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Grab Your Space Rod and Find the Perfect Fishing Spot in the No Man’s Sky Aquarius Update

Grab Your Space Rod and Find the Perfect Fishing Spot in the No Man’s Sky Aquarius Update

  • Sean Murray, Founder, Hello Games

Summary

  • The No Man’s Sky Aquarius update is available to download this week, and is free to existing players
  • This latest free update makes full use of the recently upgraded water and introduces fishing as another meaningful activity to aid survival (or relaxation) in the universe
  • A whole host of other water-based activities, challenges and rewards await Xbox, PC and Game Pass players

Wow! What an amazing month we’ve had, welcoming so many more Xbox and Game Pass No Man’s Sky Travellers into our newly-revamped universe, propelling our player numbers to among our highest in five years. 

The Worlds Part I update really struck a chord with the community, who rushed to share amazing screenshots of their vibrant new vistas, especially the seas, oceans, and lakes which now ripple and sparkle with realistic wave formations and foam generation. 

It was only appropriate then that our first expedition in this brave new world should be water-based. 

The Aquarius Update is free to download for existing Xbox players this week and introduces something we have been tempted to add ever since we stood on the shores of No Man’s Sky’s planets and looked out across their watery expanses – fishing!

Those who have explored the depths in their Nautilon submarines will know that the bodies of water in No Man’s Sky are as abundant with creatures as dry land. The thrill of the catch in No Man’s Sky lies in the fact that you never quite know what you’re going to pull up. The variety of aquatic life ranges vastly from common minnow-like fish to huge alien marine mammals.

Fishing in No Man’s Sky is a uniquely relaxing experience, either alone with your thoughts or with the companionship of others. Grab a rod and your friends (optional!) and set out to explore the universe in the hunt for the perfect fishing spot. Cast off from the riverbank, float out further on your deployable Exo-Skiff, or acquire the blueprints to make automatic bait pots and establish a fish farm. Craft bait and unique lures to catch rarer fish – including legendary catches, each accompanied by a snippet of marine lore.

While you’re waiting patiently to catch a bite, why not dredge for hidden messages in bottles from those that have passed this way before? Or, participate in the associated fishing expedition launching alongside Aquarius, which sends players on a quest for the biggest catch of the day!

Of course, with this newfound ability to farm the lakes, seas and oceans, you will want to develop your cooking skills with all-new recipes and ingredient combinations out there to be discovered alongside new marine life.

Fill out your Fishing Records with over 150 unique catches, adorn your base with nautical-themed decorations, and earn a beautifully detailed set of deep-sea customisation parts, including a unique underwater jetpack.

For those who have yet to jump into No Man’s Sky, you have a lot to catch up on. The Omega, Orbital and the dramatic Worlds Part I updates so far this year alone have added so much! If you’ve got a Game Pass subscription, why not take the plunge with Aquarius?

No Man’s Sky is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Game Pass.


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No Man’s Sky comes complete with all 29 major updates up to and including Worlds Part I.

Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man’s Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action.

In No Man’s Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you’ll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before – and perhaps never will again.

Embark on an epic voyage
At the centre of the galaxy lies a irresistible pulse which draws you on a journey towards it to learn the true nature of the cosmos. But, facing hostile creatures and fierce pirates, you’ll know that death comes at a cost, and survival will be down to the choices you make over how you upgrade your ship, your weapon and suit.

Find your own destiny
Your voyage through No Man’s Sky is up to you. Will you be a fighter, preying on the weak and taking their riches, or taking out pirates for their bounties? Power is yours if you upgrade your ship for speed and weaponry.
Or a trader? Find rich resources on forgotten worlds and exploit them for the highest prices. Invest in more cargo space and you’ll reap huge rewards.
Or perhaps an explorer? Go beyond the known frontier and discover places and things that no one has ever seen before. Upgrade your engines to jump ever farther, and strengthen your suit for survival in toxic environments that would kill the unwary.

Share your journey
The galaxy is a living, breathing place. Trade convoys travel between stars, factions vie for territory, pirates hunt the unwary, and the police are ever watching. Every other player lives in the same galaxy, and you can choose to share your discoveries with them on a map that spans known space. Perhaps you will see the results of their actions as well as your own…

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Star Trucker – Keepin’ Galactic Truckin’ Grounded

Summary

  • Maintain your rocket powered big rig as you haul a variety of cargo across the galaxy.
  • Hit interstellar highways and use the CB radio to take on side jobs and hear local gossip.
  • Play Star Trucker today with Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Creating a Believable Space Truck Sim

At its core Star Trucker is a simulator and part of what makes sims fun is that feeling of reality. So we knew from very early in development that we had to balance the excitement of space travel with the familiarity of terrestrial trucking.

When players you out of you cab and see a distant nebula or binary planet system we want you to be reminded that you’re also driving a truck and have a job to do.

Star Trucker screenshot
Star Trucker screenshot

Far Out Yet Familiar

The first thing that grounds the player in our setting is the fact that our galactic big rigs actually look like trucks. Obviously, we have no need for wheels and without the limitations of gravity we could make them much bigger – nearly five times bigger in fact.

And although we have faster than light travel and advanced maglock technology for hitching the dashboard is pure retro aesthetic with needles, dials, chunky switches and seven-segment displays. It’s a theme we roll with throughout the galaxy from highway signage to gas stations.

Star Trucker screenshot

Down to Earth Hauls

Even in space people need clothing, food and construction materials. Familiar consignments like these not only provide context for our galaxy but also play an important gameplay role for how to approach a job. Drive recklessly and you’ll quickly damage a haul of glassware, spend too long in a solar storm and you can assume those precious fresh cabbages are as good as perished.

We extended this thinking to how goods are shipped too. Taking Earth-bound trailers such as flatbeds, tankers and reefers; and updating them to fit our larger than life space theme. This helps provide a sense of understanding to goods that might otherwise seem out of this world!

Relatable Radio Chatter

Another approach to keeping the game grounded was to stay honest to our theme by treating truckers and the profession of trucking with respect. To that extent we worked hard to write a cast of fully voiced space truckers who use real trucker slang and 10-codes.

With unique handles, personalities and side jobs this supporting cast of characters is the final ingredient in providing an authentic and familiar feel as you embrace the unique dangers and challenges of intergalactic shipping.


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Hop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road – space!

HAUL AND HOLLER

Cruise the hyper highways, taking on a variety of jobs such as fuel hungry long hauls and hazardous drop-offs to earn cash and unlock new content.

And don’t forget to monitor the CB radio for chatter from fellow truckers; it’s a fantastic way to uncover side gigs and stay updated on galactic gossip.

MANAGE AND MAINTAIN

Keeping your rig runnin’ isn’t always easy. You’ll need to keep your core systems online, gravity compensator spinnin’ and hull patched to prevent your cab from leaking lung juice.

Be sure to make pre-trip shop stops for replacement parts, and consider upgrading your truck at a local garage. These improvements are vital for safely navigating volatile sectors and ensuring timely deliveries.

HYPERJUMP!

Use the galactic map to plan your journey and warp jumps, while keeping an eye on your fuel reserves and power levels.

Once your route is set, kick back, crank up the cab hi-fi and cruise to a selection of original songs covering starburst blues, galactic rock and asteroid infused americana. The open road is waiting!

MADE BY MONSTERS
Star Trucker is the passion project of a small team: Monster and Monster. A two-person indie studio with a love for all things sci-fi and sim.

With the help of some talented friends they’ve developed an out of this world experience filled with emergent challenges and complex systems to master. So buckle up and join them for the long haul!

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Coming to Game Pass: Age of Mythology: Retold, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, and More

Coming to Game Pass: Age of Mythology: Retold, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, and More

  • Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

We’re kicking off September with truck driving, extreme outdoor sports, locomotive simulation and a sprinkle of mythical gods; if you can tell what these all have in common other than Game Pass, let me know! Now let’s get to the games.

Available Today

Star Trucker (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 3
Available on day one with Game Pass! Hop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage, and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road… space!

Coming Soon

Age of Mythology: Retold (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – September 4
Available on day one with Game Pass! From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Combining the best elements of the beloved Age of Mythology with modern real-time strategy design and visuals, Retold is an epic and innovative experience for old and new players alike. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 5
Embark on scientific expeditions with this new off-road adventure from the creators of MudRunner and SnowRunner. Lead research missions,drive a variety of all-terrain vehicles, use high-tech tools, and manage your camp and crew to ensure your success in the wild.

Riders Republic (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 11
Jump into the Riders Republic massive multiplayer playground! From snowy mountains to arid canyons, roam free in a huge open world comprised of iconic U.S. national parks. Grab your bike, skis, snowboard, or wingsuit and explore a sports paradise where the rules are yours to make.

Train Sim World 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 17
Available on day one with Game Pass! The rails are yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across three new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.

DLC / Game Updates

Dead by Daylight: Castlevania – Available now
Game Pass members save 10%! Dead by Daylight: Castlevania brings a new Killer – Dracula, ‘The Dark Lord’  and a new  Survivor – Trevor Belmont, into The Fog. Purchasing this add-on unlocks an exclusive Charm: Vampire Killer.

Ark: Survival Ascended Aberration – September 5
Aberration is a hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK with a complex underground biome system. All Ark: Survival Ascended owners and Game Pass members get this massive expansion pack for free, which allows you to explore, tame, and conquer alongside the newest community-voted creature, the Yi Ling.

Ark: Survival Ascended – Bob’s Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent – September 5
The Aberration adventure sets the stage for the second chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales – Steampunk Ascent, also available now. Free to all Bob’s Tall Tales owners, Steampunk Ascent introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging shoulder pet and a gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure. New purchasers receive the new content, the previously launched Frontier, and the Wasteland War the future Extinction based content, plus Game Pass members save 10%.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

New Perks are regularly available weekly for Game Pass Ultimate members. Find new Perks in the Game Pass section of your Xbox console, Xbox Game Pass mobile app, or on the Xbox app for PC.

Predecessor: Ready for Action Bundle – Available now
Leave other players behind on the battlefield with unlocks for 10 heroes, as well as a banner, icon, spray, and the Green Shadow Ops Twin Blast skin exclusively for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members for a limited time! Predecessor base game included with this perk.

Metaball: Police Pack – Available now
Eight flashy and stylish legendary outfits to bring into this 3v3 free-to-play sports game! Customize your character freely with the eight outfits from the Police Pack. This Perk content requires Metaball to use.

EA Sports NHL 24: Starter Pack – Available now
Give your Ultimate Team a boost with the Starter Pack, featuring an NHL 24: Prime Pack containing 10 items and 5 Gold Players, and 500 NHL Points.

MultiVersus: MVP Pack 2 – Available now
The MultiVersus MVP Pack offers in-game content to further customize and boost your play for Game Pass Ultimate members. The MVP Pack 2 includes a Legendary Leave me Alone Ringout and an Epic Respects Sticker Emote.

Leaving September 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Be sure to jump back in before they go or use your 20% membership discount on your purchase to keep them in your library.

  • Ashes of Singularity: Escalation (PC)
  • FIFA 23 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play
  • Payday 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Slime Rancher 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • SpiderHeck (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • You Suck At Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Next best thing to do while waiting to conquer the gods is to follow us @XboxGamePass, @XboxGamePassPC, and @Xbox for a heads up when these games are ready to install and get ahead on the next games coming soon. Cheers!

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My Lovely Empress: How Xbox Helped a Fascinating Game Find Its Audience

My Lovely Empress: How Xbox Helped a Fascinating Game Find Its Audience

  • Carlo Lopez, Writer in Residence, Neon Doctrine

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Summary

  • My Lovely Empress is an indie empire sim based on Asian fantasy, created by Indonesian developers.
  • Indonesian game developer Riris Marpaung shares how the Xbox Global Expansion Team assisted in My Lovely Empress finding its audience beyond Southeast Asia.
  • My Lovely Empress is out now for Xbox Series X|S.

When you think of games made in Asia, your mind most likely goes to games made in Japan or, more recently, China. Asia’s a big continent though, with plenty of talent just waiting for their time to shine – but it’s tough out there for small developers from developing regions to get the attention often focused on their larger neighbors.

That’s why the Xbox Global Expansion team exists, designed to help developers from places like Southeast Asia, India, Africa and Latin America reach audiences around the world. Here’s how the Xbox Global Expansion team put a spotlight on a small Indonesian team and their new title, My Lovely Empress.

My Lovely Empress is a dark fantasy empire management game inspired by Asian mythology and created by Jakarta-based developer GameChanger Studio. You play as the most powerful man in the Ashuwa continent, Emperor Hong of the Crimson Empire, and your life is torn to pieces after your beloved Empress Xiang succumbs to a mysterious disease.

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Unwilling to accept that there are limits for even an emperor, you turn to black magic and begin summoning the supernatural Yaoguai to help you run your empire and eventually resurrect your empress.

With a game so clearly based on the myths and legends of East and Southeast Asia, it can be quite a challenge for indie game developers to get the word out, especially when it comes to audiences unfamiliar with the original tales. This is where the Global Expansion Team came in to help.

In April 2023, GameChanger’s CEO Riris Marpaung met with the Global Expansion Team to discuss strategies on how to best release My Lovely Empress on Xbox, as well as share the game’s development progress from using 2D art to 3D models.

Discussions culminated in My Lovely Empress being featured in the Xbox Digital Broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2023, helping GameChanger and their publisher Neon Doctrine set the stage for the game’s world premiere. This was an incredible opportunity for GameChanger to get the game in front of players outside their own region, and for its founder and CEO Riris Marpaung to appear on camera speaking directly to global audiences. The response was amazing with people from around the world reaching out to share their interest in My Lovely Empress and their support for the studio.

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The Global Expansion team’s support provided GameChanger Studio more than just the ability to sell copies of the game, it provided a platform from which a small team could create meaningful connections and foster more opportunities. And more such games are being discovered through the Global Expansion team’s work, traveling to events around the region, and through initiatives such as Game Camp Asia – Xbox’s education program to uplevel developers in regions like Southeast Asia and India – and the Developer Acceleration Program which provides funding and support for underrepresented developers sharing their games and stories with the world.

It is GameChanger’s hope that players from around the world enjoy My Lovely Empress’ take on East Asian and Southeast Asian culture, and that people find many more games from all over the world supported by these invaluable initiatives.

My Lovely Empress launched on Xbox August 21, 2024. If you’d like to support the growth of the wonderful Southeast Asian indie scene, do give My Lovely Empress a chance and check out all the other indie titles the region has to offer!


My Lovely Empress

My Lovely Empress

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You have an empire at your command and the world at your feet. Your hands hold the happiness, hopes, and lives of an entire nation, and those who call you, their ruler.

You have everything, and yet, in your heart, you have nothing.

You are Emperor Hong, the esteemed Emperor of the Crimson Empire, and you have experienced profound loss. Following the passing of your mother, the former ruler, you tragically lost your beloved Empress as well.

Faced with no other options, you are compelled to summon and seek the aid of the Yaoguai, forbidden but powerful creatures of the north with a taste for human souls, to assist you in resolving imperial challenges, enforcing your will, and supporting the welfare of your citizens.

You are far from the only ruler in the world, and balancing the needs of your people with the businesses you conduct with other rulers will be a difficult necessity on the path of growing the Crimson Empire. However, once your land has hit the peak of its prosperity, you are given a choice—live with all you have created or command the Yaoguai to bring about a calamity to devour your empire and sacrifice your people in a bid to resurrect your beloved empress.

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Your Guide to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta Weekends on Xbox

Your Guide to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta Weekends on Xbox

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Summary

  • The two Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta weekends will be your first chance to try new Multiplayer features like Omnimovement.
  • Level-up and earn exclusive Multiplayer Beta Rewards that include Weapon Charms, Operator Skins, and a Weapon Blueprint.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch October 25, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and will be available on day one with Game Pass.

Welcome, recruit! Starting today, those who have pre-ordered any version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, or those with an active subscription to select Game Pass plans, can start playing the Multiplayer Beta during this limited Early Access period. This will be your first time to check out the Multiplayer offerings of the action-packed spy thriller series that Black Ops has become synonymous with.

Over the course of the next two weekends, with more maps and modes rolling out over this limited play period, your goal during this time will not only be to engage with your opponents across various maps, but to level-up and earn unique in-game rewards that will only be available to those who participate in the Multiplayer Beta period. Also, this time is key for the development team to assess data helping to ensure that Black Ops 6 Multiplayer is going to be as great an experience as possible at launch on October 25, 2024.

This will also be the first time for you to try out the new Omnimovement system and other Black Ops 6 combat innovations that will make this year’s Call of Duty experience one of the most innovative (and fun) experiences you can play this year.

During both Beta weekends, the official Call of Duty Blog will be a great place for you to check out as well during this time, as it will be chock full of gameplay tips, map guides, and much more.

Start Playing – Weekend One: August 30 to September 4

Like we mentioned earlier, if you pre-ordered any version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, or if you have an active subscription to select Game Pass plans, you can jump in and start playing the Beta during Early Access which kicks off on August 30 and runs through to September 4. You can download the Beta from the Microsoft Store, Battle.net, or Steam. Digital pre-orders don’t need a Beta code to participate during Early Access – you’re automatically registered and ready to play.

Six Multiplayer Maps will be available for you to play during this first weekend: Derelict, SCUD, Skyline, Rewind, Pit, and Gala. These various maps will take you to locations such as a deserted desert outpost, a shopping plaza, an underground mining tunnel, and even a fundraising event. You’ll also be able to sample a variety of game modes that include Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Order, and Face Off.

Personally, I’m most excited to try out Kill Order, the newest game mode to be introduced in Call of Duty Multiplayer. Here you’ll be tasked with eliminating the enemy’s High Value Target (HVT) while keeping your HVT alive (taking it out can earn your team bonus points). It sounds like a great mix of chaos and teamwork, and I can’t wait to try it myself.

During the first weekend of the Closed Beta, you can max out at Player Level 20. While progressing down this path, you can unlock additional Loadout gear, the ability to create Custom Loadouts, as well as earn in-game rewards playing in the Beta and in Black Ops 6 at launch. You’ll also get a chance to play as a range of Operators during the Multiplayer Beta, including Adler, Park, Brutus, and Klaus who will only be available in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Vault Edition. Plus, flex the Mastercraft Weapon Collection, only available in the Vault Edition.

For even more information on the first weekend of the Call of Duty Multiplayer Beta, check out the official Call of Duty Blog which has a detailed breakdown of every map, Loadout, Beta Reward, and Multiplayer mode for you to experience during the first Beta Weekend event. Check it out here.

Prepare for Weekend Two: September 4 to 9

For the second Beta Weekend, all players can jump in and start playing regardless of if they have pre-ordered Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Game Pass Core not required. It kicks off September 6 and runs through to September 9 and will include all the other maps and modes from the previous weekend.

Speaking of, if you played the previous weekend during the Early Access period, you’ll find that your current Player Level will carry over into this weekend along with the ability to get up to Level 30 now, which in turn also includes several new in-game rewards. The second Beta Weekend will also include two new maps – Babylon and Stakeout – in addition to the Gunfight and Face Off Kill Order game modes.

Diving into a new Call of Duty Beta Multiplayer experience is always a fun time because it lets you scratch that multiplayer itch before launch. And with Omnimovement gearing up to be a game changer, I can’t wait to try this out first-hand and see what makes this such an exciting prospect for engaging opponents online. Also, gunning for all those sweet Multiplayer Beta rewards is a great incentive (I see you “Bug Smasher” Weapon Blueprint).

For even more details on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta, check out the Call of Duty Blog for a game-winning overview and tips to levelling up to ensure you unlock all those great Beta Rewards. Also, be sure to check out Xbox Wire’s coverage of Call of Duty NEXT to get even more information about what’s in store for the next Call of Duty entry.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch October 25, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and will be available on day one with Game Pass.


Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 - Open Beta

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 – Open Beta

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Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans* and get Early Access to the Open Beta**.

– Early Access is August 30th – September 4th
– Open Beta access is available for all players from September 6th – September 9th

Get your first taste of the next-level action coming to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 with the Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Beta.

– Feel Omnimovement for yourself and experience the most fluid Call of Duty® movement to date that allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction.

– Explore several of the brand-new core 6v6 maps and Strike maps coming at launch, and start defining your perfect strategy for each across multiple game modes.

– Try out new weapons and gadgets, in addition to a refreshed Gunsmith and attachment system, to start planning your ideal loadout.

– Gear up, hit the lobby with your team, and experience many other game-changing innovations coming to Black Ops 6 so that you’re ready to go as soon as the game officially launches on October 25th.

Earn in-game rewards for playing the Beta, which will be immediately available in the Beta once unlocked, and playable in Black Ops 6 once the full game launches.

Pre-order the Black Ops 6 Vault Edition and use the Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack in the Beta, including Operator Skins for Adler, Park, Brutus and Klaus, as well as the Mastercraft Collection, including five Mastercraft Weapons.

*Requires active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Console.

**Actual launch date(s) and platform availability of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.

Activision may modify or discontinue online service in the future, which may impact the continued availability of online gameplay. Online services may be discontinued due to factors including number of players.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

© 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2024 Id Software, Inc.


Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 - Vault Edition

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 – Vault Edition

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$99.99
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Pre-order any digital edition and receive:

– Early access to the Open Beta*
— Early Access is August 30 – September 4
— Open Beta access is available for all players from September 6 – September 9
– Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile**:
— Woods Operator Pack – unlock the Classic Woods Operator Skin. Plus, get access to unlock the Zombie Woods and Numbers Woods Skins
— Reflect 115 Camo Pack – unlock the Reflect 115 Weapon Camo. Plus, get access to 9 acquisitions for Modern Warfare® Zombies

The Vault Edition includes:

– Cross Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6
— Includes Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game
– Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack
— 4 Operator Skins: Adler, Park, Brutus and Klaus
– Mastercraft Collection
— 5 Mastercraft Weapons
– BlackCell (1 Season)***
— Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
– GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
— 12 GobbleGums of high rarities

Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6.

Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.

The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.

In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.

Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.

*Actual launch date(s) and platform availability of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.

**Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 25th, 2025.

***Battle Pass, BlackCell an Tier Skips will be accessible in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 once the Season 1 Battle Pass is made available in game. Battle Pass / BlackCell redemption applies to one Season of Black Ops 6 Battle Pass only.

Activision may modify or discontinue online service in the future, which may impact the continued availability of online gameplay. Online services may be discontinued due to factors including number of players.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

© 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE and MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2024 Id Software, Inc.


Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 - Cross-Gen Bundle

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 – Cross-Gen Bundle

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$69.99
Pre-order

Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans* and receive:

– Early access to the Open Beta**
— Early Access is August 30 – September 4
— Open Beta access is available for all players from September 6 – September 9
– Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III, Call of Duty®: Warzone™ and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile***:
— Woods Operator Pack – unlock the Classic Woods Operator Skin. Plus, get access to unlock the Zombie Woods and Numbers Woods Skins.
— Reflect 115 Camo Pack – unlock the Reflect 115 Weapon Camo. Plus, get access to 9 acquisitions for Modern Warfare® Zombies.

Includes:

– Cross Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6
— Includes Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game

Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6.

Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.

The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.

In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.

Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.

*Requires active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Console. Subscribers must login to Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S by October 25th, 2024 to redeem the Woods Operator Pack and Reflect 115 Camo Pack.

**Actual launch date(s) and platform availability of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.

***Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 25, 2025.

Activision may modify or discontinue online service in the future, which may impact the continued availability of online gameplay. Online services may be discontinued due to factors including number of players.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

© 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE and MODERN WARFARE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2024 Id Software, Inc.


Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 - Vault Edition Upgrade

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 – Vault Edition Upgrade

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆
4821
★★★★★

$30
Get it now

Upgrade to the Vault Edition and receive the following bonus content*:

– Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack
— 4 Operator Skins: Adler, Park, Brutus and Klaus
– Mastercraft Collection
— 5 Mastercraft Weapons
– BlackCell (1 Season)**
— Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
– GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
— 12 GobbleGums of high rarities

*Requires existing ownership of the digital version of the Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 – Cross-Gen Bundle on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S (sold separately), or active subscription to select Game Pass plans (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Console).

**Battle Pass, BlackCell and Tier Skips will be accessible in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 once the Season 1 Battle Pass is made available in game. Battle Pass / BlackCell redemption applies to one Season of Black Ops 6 Battle Pass only.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

© 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2024 Id Software, Inc.

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 2 to 6

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 2 to 6

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! This weekly feature highlights all the games arriving soon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Game Pass. Discover more about these upcoming titles below and explore their profiles for additional information (note that release dates are subject to change). Let’s dive in!


Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Deluxe Edition

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Deluxe Edition

Warner Bros. Games

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$39.99
Pre-order

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – September 3

Take to the sky as one of the classic positions — Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater — each with their own unique play style. Soar into legendary Quidditch arenas, as well as maps that showcase never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world.


Star Trucker

Star Trucker

Raw Fury

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Star Trucker – September 3

Available on day one with Game Pass! Hop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road – space!


The Casting of Frank Stone™

The Casting of Frank Stone™

Behaviour Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$39.99
Pre-order

The Casting of Frank Stone – September 3

The storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games meets the Dead by Daylight universe in a haunting horror game that won’t soon be forgotten. The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.


3XTINCTION

3XTINCTION

2BAD GAMES

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$9.99
Pre-order

3xtinction – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

3xtinction is an online co-op, top-down shooter with tactical and strategic elements. After a series of experiments on spiders gone wrong, the world is devastated by an outbreak. You and your friend will have to cooperate to complete missions. Prepare yourself before every wave, buy weapons, ammos and set up turrets to stay alive. Each wave, the Infected are more and more numerous.


Age of Mythology: Retold Standard Edition
Xbox Play Anywhere

Age of Mythology: Retold Standard Edition

Xbox Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$29.99
Pre-order

Age of Mythology: Retold – September 4 – Game Pass / Xbox Play Anywhere

Available on day one with Game Pass! From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Combining the best elements of the beloved Age of Mythology with modern real-time strategy design and visuals, Retold is an epic and innovative experience for old and new players alike. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies.


Alpacapaca Dash

Alpacapaca Dash

Synnergy Circle Games

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Alpacapaca Dash – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A 2D run and shoot game where you are the last hope of saving the Alpaca World from eternal darkness! Control the last alpaca and run through the world, using your mighty Alpaca Beam to destroy evil your hooves to purify and restore the world to what it once was. Do you have what it takes to save the alpaca goddess?


Billy’s Game Show

Billy’s Game Show

Sometimes You

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★


$9.99

$7.99
Pre-order
Xbox One X Enhanced

Billy’s Game Show – September 4 – Xbox One X Enhanced

You’re the current contestant in a twisted game environment designed by Billy himself, for his own twisted enjoyment. Billy’s Game Show set is made for you to choose your own path, but remember, its Billy’s game, and he sets the rules.


Bunny Battle Nemesis Demo

Bunny Battle Nemesis Demo

DCF Studios

☆☆☆☆☆
10
★★★★★

Get it now

Bunny Battle Nemesis – September 4

Sci-fi, bloodthirsty bunnies, and the powers of a goddess at your disposal! This is Bunny Battle Nemesis. Experience intense action, explosions, and chaos as you defend the Bunny Kingdom from certain doom at the hands of a vengeful demigod and her army of mercenaries and robots. Pick between the servants of Ella, a powerful goddess from the DCF Universe and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with might and magic!


Elon and the Divine Proof (Xbox + Windows)

Elon and the Divine Proof (Xbox + Windows)

DERIK D.F

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$7.99
Pre-order

Elon and the Divine Proof – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Thoroughly explore every part of this beautiful, mysterious beach. Use all of Elon’s skills to perform acrobatic jumps, spins, wall jumps and, above all, his ability to glide without getting tired. You can reach high, distant and dangerous places.


Green Soldiers Heroes

Green Soldiers Heroes

DERIK DF

☆☆☆☆☆
23
★★★★★

$4.99
Get it now

Green Soldiers Heroes – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After a long and intense war. The army has created a machine to regenerate the bodies of the best soldiers. But due to the chemicals used in the regeneration process, the soldiers’ skin turns greenish. Therefore, many of them do not return to society and live exclusively for military service.


Mining Mechs

Mining Mechs

Eastasiasoft Limited

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Mining Mechs – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Strange noises and weird activities have been detected underground and you’ve been called in to help! Mining Mechs is a retro 2D action game presented in fluid pixel art style! Commander a high-tech mining mech to dig deep into the earth and collect valuable resources. Sell those resources on the surface to earn money, which you’ll need to upgrade your mech or buy new ones.


Offroad Mechanic Simulator

Offroad Mechanic Simulator

PlayWay S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Offroad Mechanic Simulator – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

In Offroad Mechanic Simulator you are employed to modify off-road vehicles and prepare them for the toughest challenges they could face! Accept contracts that go well beyond standard repair jobs. Equip the client’s cars with the best parts that far exceed their original capabilities and make sure they’re ready to travel the most difficult terrains possible.


Super Snake Block DX

Super Snake Block DX

DERIK DF

☆☆☆☆☆
16
★★★★★

$4.99
Get it now

Super Snake Block DX – September 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Super Snake Block: Moves automatically and along the way there are coins, snake body parts, boxes, shield, magnet and scenery objects. Be careful with objects in the scenery. Even in the dark, the snake will lose body parts when colliding with solid objects.


The Holy Gosh Darn
Xbox Live

The Holy Gosh Darn

Yogscast Games

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

The Holy Gosh Darn – September 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Rewind time and save the future in this hilarious time-travelling adventure game. In six hours, Heaven will be destroyed. Unless you can save it. Use your powers of time travel to jump freely between the past and present across Heaven, Hell, Earth and Helheim.


Mudness Offroad - 4x4 Truck Car Simulator
Xbox Play Anywhere

Mudness Offroad – 4×4 Truck Car Simulator

Midnight Works

☆☆☆☆☆
5
★★★★★

$12.99
Get it now

Mudness Offroad 4×4 Truck Car Simulator – September 5 – Xbox Play Anywhere

Experience the ultimate offroad adventure with Mudness, where you’ll encounter a diverse range of vehicles from standard offroaders to monstrous trucks. Navigate a meticulously crafted map spanning three biomes – a treacherous muddy forest, expansive sandy quarry, and challenging snowy mountains.


Shogun Showdown

Shogun Showdown

Entalto Studios

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Shogun Showdown – September 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!


Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Ultra Edition (Pre-order)

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Ultra Edition (Pre-order)

Focus Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

$109.99
Pre-order

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultra Edition and Gold Edition – September 5

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine, the greatest of the Emperor’s warriors. Hold at bay the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles on far-flung planets with your deadly abilities and devastating weaponry. Uncover dark secrets to drive back the everlasting night and prove your ultimate loyalty to humanity. Pre-order Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultra Edition or Gold Edition to play up to 4 days before release.


Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Xbox Play Anywhere

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

CAPCOM CO., LTD.

☆☆☆☆☆
1
★★★★★

$39.99
Pre-order

Ace Attorney Investigations Collection – September 6 – Xbox Play Anywhere

Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Step into the shoes of Miles Edgeworth, that prosecutor of prosecutors from the Ace Attorney mainline games! Leave the courtroom behind as you walk with Edgeworth around the crime scene, gathering evidence and clues and talking with persons of interest. Use your wit and what you discover to solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction.


Aero The Acro-Bat 2
Xbox Live

Aero The Acro-Bat 2

Ratalaika Games S.L.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Aero The Acro-Bat 2 – September 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After managing to stop Edgar Ektor’s mad plans to destroy the world of amusement, Aero decides to investigate the madman’s museum of horror. Aero will need to escape the mysterious place he’s trapped in if he wants to stop Edgar Ektor’s new plan!


Live Factory
Xbox Live

Live Factory

17Studio LLC

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Live Factory – September 6

Explore an underground factory hidden from eyes, filled with dangers, secrets and spatial puzzles. Use your wits and reaction to reveal all the secrets!


NBA 2K25 Standard Edition

NBA 2K25 Standard Edition

2K

☆☆☆☆☆
55
★★★★★

$69.99
Pre-order

NBA 2K25 – September 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Compete your way as you define your legacy in MyCareer and MyTeam, and experience MyNBA and The W on Xbox Series X|S or MyLeague on Xbox One. Express your personality with an array of customization options and explore an all-new City (Xbox Series X|S) or urban metropolis in the Neighborhood (Xbox One). Bring your game to life with ProPlay on Xbox Series X|S, immersive technology that directly translates NBA footage into engaging gameplay. Get up close and personal with your favorite NBA superstars and immerse yourself in the most authentic NBA experience to date. Pre-order to play up to two days early starting September 4, 2024, and receive 5,000 VC to spend in-game.


Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Xbox Live

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2

Ultimate Games S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★

Get it now

Ship Graveyard Simulator 2 – September 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Dust off your torch and hammer – it’s time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it’s time to get back to the business.


SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection

SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection

Red Art Games

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★


$9.99

$7.99
Pre-order

Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection – September 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection, discover three of the legendary Japanese publisher’s 8-bit games and play them in English for the first time ever: The Wing of Madoola, Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido, and Ripple Island.

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Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn: The Three-Decade Journey of a Cult Classic and its Epic Remake, Out Now on Xbox

Summary

  • Epic co-op action with plenty of replayability.
  • Updated for 2024 by the original design team.
  • Jumping onto the Xbox for the first time ever.

The nimble ninjas Hayate and Kaede are finally back in Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn!

Katana? Check. Shuriken? Check. Grappling hook? Check. Ready to tackle Emperor Garuda’s army!

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is the brand new, unexpected remake of the cult classic Shadow of the Ninja (a.k.a. The Dark Operative: Kage, a.k.a. Blue Shadow, a.k.a. Yami no Shigotonin Kage), originally released in 1990 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game was later ported a few times on various Nintendo consoles, before finally hitting Xbox Series X|S with this here remake.

After having earned widespread acclaim from action loving gamers and the wider gaming industry in the 90s, particularly for its co-op gameplay, Shadow of the Ninja is back and better than ever, remade by the original development team, Tengo Project. They might be slightly grayer (I mean, it’s been three decades!), but their passion and commitment for making good ole’ thrilling hack ‘n slash action games have not changed one bit!

SNR developers

Following the success of both Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors and Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, Inin is once more partnering with NatsumeAtari and Tengo Project to dish out another serving of unbridled ninja action to modern consoles.

Set in the far future of 2029 (look, the plot is from the 90s), Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn recounts the tales of Lord Hayate and Lady Kaede, two noble ninjas of the Iga clan on a quest to depose the evil Emperor Garuda and his army of robotic soldiers. A daunting task, but not impossible for ones as skilled and armed as they are.

The Tengo Project trio have worked together on many a Natsume 90s action game. In a recent interview, soon to be available online, they give us a thrilling behind-the-scenes glimpse into the triumphs and challenges of developing Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, their fourth 16-bit remake and take us on an unforgettable journey through the history and background of this acclaimed development team. Snippets of this interview can be seen in the soon-to-drop Inin launch trailer.

As a love letter to the original game and to platformers of yore, Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a full-sized remake that boasts gorgeous modern pixel art and new designs from the original artists, a reworked score based on the original from star composer Iku Mizutani, and an array of additional features that will keep fans busy for more than a couple of playthroughs.

For the real retro game and music aficionados amongst you, Inin will also release a Digital Deluxe Edition, that includes the electrifying digital soundtrack by legends Iku Mizutani and Hiroyuki Iwatsuki, who helped create that iconic Natsume sound!

Pick your favorite character, maybe grab a friend along the way, and prepare to run, jump, climb and fight Garuda’s army across five stages (plus a sixth brand new stage), complete with bosses and mini-bosses!

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is available now on Xbox Series X|S.


Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn

United Games Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆
5
★★★★★

$19.99
Get it now

It’s 2029. A vicious dystopian future. And it’s up to two warriors of the night to save the nation!

After 33 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.

In this thrilling action-adventure, you will use your striking katana along with a wide variety of weaponry that has greatly expanded from the NES original, as well as the acrobatic finesse of a ninja to face the onslaught of powerful enemies. Although, the challenge does not end here! 6 complex, expansive, and masterfully designed stages test your skills through devious traps and challenging platform puzzles.
Critically acclaimed as one of the best 2-player co-ops of its time, Shadow of the Ninja—Reborn lets you play together locally as the legendary ninjas Hayate and Kaede.

In addition to the contributions of Tengo Project, this remake also features Iku Mizutani, the star composer who helped create the iconic Natsume sound and renowned tracks for various NES games. Fans of Mr. Mizutani and retro gamers across the world will find delight in his renowned guitar riffs and fast-paced retro melodies!

Our fearless heroes, Hayate and Kaede have undergone a massive visual upgrade over their original 8-bit models. And the improvements don’t stop there: From the deadly foes to the no-less deadly stages, every part of this title has been faithfully recreated in stunning high-quality sprites.

So, cloak yourself in shadows and slash your way through a treacherous concrete jungle of the future in this dark action gem Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn!

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Gori: Cuddly Carnage Kick Flips Onto Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Today

Hi there! I am John Kalderon of Angry Demon Studioand we are purr-sitively thrilled to announce that Gori: Cuddly Carnage, our action-packed hack ‘n’ slash adventure, is out now!

Set in a neon-drenched futuristic world where it’s up to Gori and F.R.A.N.K, his comical and deadly sentient hoverboard, with their deadpan A.I companion, CH1-P, to execute lethal combos to slay the evil Adorable Army.

To help you land those devastating combos, here are our top tips and tricks to help you throughout your epic battle to prevent the Adorable Army from conquering the galaxy!

Don’t Stop Moving

In Gori: Cuddly Carnage you will want to make sure you’re always on the move, putting your platforming skills to the limit as you rampage through twisted landscapes filled with dangerous foes! Power slide, grind, evade and make use of your boost – it’s the best way to dodge any and all oncoming attacks.

Gori Cuddly Carnage screenshot

Power Up F.R.A.N.K

As mentioned, F.R.A.N.K is a sentient hoverboard, who is both your means of transport and the ultimate weapon! Keep an eye on F.R.A.N.K’s energy to unleash powerful and devastating attacks. Be sure to utilize any rails or billboards you come across to power him up!

Gori Cuddly Carnage gleaming

Get the Ultimate Combo

Keep your combo going to hit PPP rank (Pawsitively Purrfect Points!) by switching between a range of different attacks, and grinding on billboards or grind rails. Cause maximum carnage and don’t get hit to secure the best combo score!

Gori Cuddly Carnage screenshot

Plan Your Attack

Saving the entire galaxy from the formidable and bloodthirsty Adorable Army is no easy feat, so when faced with a horde of enemies be sure to take out those ranged attacks first – after all, Gori is allergic to bullets!

Gori Cuddly Carnage grid

Slay In Style

Using your extreme hoverboard parkour skills, make sure to explore every single corner of each level to find collectables to unlock radical new filters, outfits and “fur” styles for Gori!

Gori Cuddly Carnage character styles

Meow

And finally, don’t forget to press the ‘Meow’ button (for good vibes).

Gori Cuddly Carnage screenshot

We are so proud to be releasing Gori: Cuddly Carnage, we hope that you have a great time skating and slashing through the twisted landscapes and meeting a host of unexpected allies in a script packed with heart and adult humor as razor-sharp as F.R.A.N.K’s blades!


Gori: Cuddly Carnage
Xbox Play Anywhere

Gori: Cuddly Carnage

Wired Productions Ltd

☆☆☆☆☆
15
★★★★★

$21.99
Get it now

Humanity has been destroyed – and it’s up to Gori, along with his deadly but wise-cracking sentient hoverboard, F.R.A.N.K, and morose A.I companion, CH1-P, to slay the evil Adorable Army with lethal combos.

Fuelled by insatiable demand, ‘Cool-Toyz Inc.’ created ‘Ultra Pets’. The ultimate companions that never hunger, never require bathroom breaks and are impervious to the ravages of time. Little did anyone expect the mutation that transformed these perfect pets into twisted toys straight from your nightmares, hell-bent on wiping out humanity.

Master explosive weaponry and devastating combos in an epic battle to prevent the Adorable Army from conquering the galaxy, and rescue Professor Y, their missing creator and only human who showed Gori and his friends love. Push your combat and platforming skills to the limits as you fight your way through twisted landscapes filled with environmental hazards, razor-sharp adult humour and a bone-crunching, pulse-pounding soundtrack.

These reluctant heroes must track down and obliterate the generals of the Adorable Army, and with the help of a wild cast of unlikely allies – discover the truth about Cool-Toyz Inc. and unravel the secrets of this thrilling, action-packed hack ‘n’ slash adventure. Get ready to unleash the cuddly carnage!

PLAY AS A BADASS CAT – One of the last prototype synthetic pets, smuggled out of Cool-Toyz Inc before destruction, Gori is cute, cuddly, yet extremely deadly.

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE… – Save the galaxy with a team of the unlikeliest heroes, from F.R.A.N.K and CH1-P to a host of unexpected allies, with a script packed with heart and adult humour that’s as razor-sharp as F.R.A.N.K’s blades!

SLAY WITH STYLE – Battle the blood-thirsty hordes of the Adorable Army in fast-paced combat where your hoverboard is your weapon! Power slide, grind and spin to cause MAXIMUM carnage and high combo scores.

LEVEL UP – From neon-drenched city streets and toy factories awash with deadly toxins, to twisted carnivals and the insides of arcade machines – each level is filled with lethal environmental hazards and mutated toys to push your combat and platforming skills to their limits.

LOCK AND LOAD – This cat has claws… and a devastating arsenal of explosives, razor-sharp weaponry and unlockable moves to lay waste to the Adorable Army in the most brutal and stylish way possible.

HUNT FOR SECRETS – Use your extreme hoverboard parkour skills to explore every corner of the level for collectables that unlock radical new filters, outfits and fur-styles for Gori!

PACKED WITH GORE – Paint the town red with F.R.A.N.K’s blades as you slice and dice with gratuitous amounts of dismemberment – body horror and the most twisted toy designs you’ve ever seen!

EXPLOSIVE AND SOUNDTRACK – Skate and slay out to an original bone-crunching soundtrack bursting with energy across multiple genres.

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