It’s a great weekend to cozy up and discover your next favorite game with Free Play Days! Hammerwatch 2 and The First Berserker: Khazan are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday November 27 until Sunday, November 30.

Hypnospace Outlaw, Let’s Build a Zoo, Biped 2 are free for all Xbox members to try during this Free Play Days. (Xbox Game Pass Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership not required).

How To Start Playing

Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details pages on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.

Keep The Fun Going

Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.

Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)

The First Berserker: Khazan

Nexon Korea Corporation

☆☆☆☆☆
248

★★★★★

$59.99

$41.99

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The First Berserker: Khazan
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game where the player becomes Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire. Journey to the continent of Arad and discover the untold story. Master deep and immersive combat mechanics while you engage in strategic battles against a diverse array of foes and bosses. Overcome death and set out to reveal the incidents that led to Khazan’s downfall and seek vengeance on your enemies. The First Berserker: Khazan will be discounted 30% during 11/20 through 12/3.

Hammerwatch II

Maximum Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆
55

★★★★★

$24.99

$4.99

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Hammerwatch 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil in this epic ode to classic ARPG.

Free Play Days For All

Hypnospace Outlaw

No More Robots

☆☆☆☆☆
235

★★★★★

$19.99

$5.99

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Hypnospace Outlaw
Xbox Play Anywhere
Hypnospace Outlaw is a ’90s internet simulator in which you scour Hypnospace’ s wide variety of weird and wonderful websites to hunt down wrongdoers, while also keeping an eye on your inbox, avoiding viruses and adware, and downloading a plethora of apps that may or may not be useful. Grab your headband, enforcer, Hypnospace Outlaw is free now as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and you can grab the full game for 70% off!

Let’s Build a Zoo

No More Robots

☆☆☆☆☆
201

★★★★★

$19.99

$6.99

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Let’s Build a Zoo
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere
It’s time to build your own zoo – for free! Let out your wild side, and create your own animal empire with this cute, expansive management sim. Import and breed rare creatures, hire the right staff, keep your visitors happy, and deal with plenty of weird and wonderful events. Then try your hand at DNA Splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animal, ranging from the majestic Giraffephant to the peaceful PandOwl! Let’s Build a Zoo is free now as part of Xbox Free Play Days, and you can grab the full game & DLCs for up to 65% off!!

Biped 2

META Publishing

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

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Biped 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Biped 2 is the sequel to the exciting game about two charming bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, who have each other’s backs and embark on incredible adventures side by side. Dive into this groovy co-op action-adventure game, full of puzzles, friendship, support, and fun!

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

The Ko_Op team is proud to present to you our latest project: Young Suns, a narrative-rich life sim set in an optimistic alternate future of space. You play as one of the few people entrusted with their very own spaceship. The people of Jupiter have just freed themselves from predatory corporations, and it’s up to you to help the friendly citizens build a better tomorrow.

We’re launching right now as a Game Preview title, included with all tiers of Game Pass. We have a ton of updates on the way, but first, let’s talk about what we’ve got in the game already.

The game is playable and fun for its intended pattern of play: checking in for an hour or two daily, slowly building up your perfect ship-home, and making new friends.

Your Ship is Your Home

In Young Suns your ship is your home. Wherever your adventures take you, your ship is your home among the stars — a space to cultivate, make, and repair. Rearrange a messy living room, perfect a reading nook, or place knickknacks in your cockpit. During your travels, you’ll collect souvenirs, furniture, and clothing from the people, flora, and fauna you meet to remember your journey by.

The world is full of these discarded treasures to find and repair at your Workbench, restoring once-loved pieces to their former glory. Decoration is fully co-operative, so invite some friends over for a ship-warming party.

Currently the game features over 80 decoration items to discover and use, along with changing the colors and patterns of walls and floors. Co-op decoration is fully functional. We will be regularly adding new furniture sets, decoration items, and more, throughout the Game Preview period.

Fly Your Home on Adventures

Fly your ship to planetoids, ruins, and stations with a crew of up to three friends, or entirely on your own. At each of these locations you can dock your ship and set out on foot, exploring the location, harvesting alien plants, scavenging resources, and recovering lost goods.

There’s a collaborative map table for planning your journey, and extra materials you find can be stored in the ship’s cargo hold. You may even run across NPCs doing their own tasks out in the world, strike up conversations, and learn about what’s been going on around Jupiter.

Flying in space is a relaxing experience, with accessible controls and a chill, dynamic, multi-layered soundtrack.

Story & Characters

The game has 30 fully realized characters, each with their own backgrounds, unique looks, and story arcs. Jupiter is full of diverse and interesting people to meet: grumpy mechanics, fixated scientists, fussy academics, bright-eyed idealists, wise old veterans, and fresh revolutionaries keeping the flame alive.

Full character quests and evolving relationships are coming, but right now you can start learning their stories and following them in their work, with most characters having over 2 months of unique daily chat content.

We are extremely proud of the narrative content we’ve got in store, and will be rolling out additional characters, multi-character storylines, and personal bond relationships over the next year.

The Future

Young Suns will be growing and expanding along with the community, and that’s reflected in both the story and development process. We’re excited to share an early look with Game Preview and to develop Young Suns in close collaboration with players, who’ll be able to contribute feedback and suggestions as it evolves over the next year.

Upcoming improvements include expanding the playable area of space, new tools and interaction modes, additional minigames (mining and rigging), new biomes, space wildlife, as well as additional NPCs, quests, furniture, and outfits — a lot!

You can follow our update roadmap, learn more about the game’s development, and join our community for support and feedback at www.youngsuns.com. Join us!

Young Suns (Game Preview)

KO_OP

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

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PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Free Trial

This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.

Young Suns is a 1-4 player narrative life sim set on Jupiter in an optimistic alternative future, intended for one-to-two hours of daily play, alone or with friends.

Build your home among the stars, and take it with you on adventures!

FOLLOW OUR DEVELOPMENT—A GAME THAT GROWS ALONGSIDE YOU

Young Suns is still in early, active development. Playing the game now is recommended only for players interested in following the game’s development, participating in the community, and contributing feedback and suggestions.

While core features are present, many you’d expect are still in development, and some content—especially quest content—is missing. Even in this state, the game is playable and fun for its intended pattern of play: checking in on a world for an hour or two a day, slowly building up your perfect ship-home, and making new friends among the stars.

To follow our update roadmap, learn more about the game’s development, and join the community for support & feedback please visit www.youngsuns.com.

BE YOURSELF AMONG THE STARS—HELP BUILD A FUTURE FOR EVERYONE

The people of Jupiter are newly free, and they’ve entrusted you with your very own ship. There’s a lot of work to be done, if we want to make this a better world! Visit planetoids, ruins, and stations with a crew of up to three friends, or entirely on your own. Take on quests from the friendly citizens of Jupiter. Decorate and customize your spaceship. Build relationships with a huge cast of lovable characters, and help rebuild & improve society, for everyone.

KEY FEATURES

◌ 30 FULLY REALIZED CHARACTERS, with unique looks, behaviors and over 2 months of unique daily chats. Learn their stories, and help with the many problems faced by the people of Jupiter.

◌ CREATE YOUR CHARACTER and alter any aspect of your look during play—character creation is only the beginning. Recolor clothing to match your style.

◌ YOUR SHIP IS YOUR HOME. Personalize your spaceship with 80+ discoverable recipes and items. Paint the walls, stack your shelves—create your perfect cozy nest.

◌ THAT’S NOT JUNK, IT’S TREASURE! Find and repair damaged furniture, clothing and tools. Use them yourself, gift them, or donate them to the common cause.

◌ GROW AND THRIVE. Upgrade your tools to perform harder jobs. Improve and expand your ship.

◌ OPEN WORLD EXPLORATION. Fly your ship to fantastical planetoids, derelict ruins, and converted space stations on your journey through a newly-reclaimed region of Jovian space.

◌ SPACE IS BEAUTIFUL. Featuring a dynamic fully-composed soundtrack, gorgeous colorful visuals, and deep, characterful writing.

Full details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at www.youngsuns.com.

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome A.I.L.A to Xbox Series X|S, a psychological horror experience set in a world where technology has reached unnerving new standards.

In a near-future São Paulo, A.I.L.A puts players in the shoes of Samuel, a game tester selected to try an experimental VR console powered by a sentient artificial intelligence. What begins as a routine test quickly spirals into a chilling descent as A.I.L.A absorbs Samuel’s reactions, emotions, and fears… and uses them to craft personalized terrors. Soon, the boundaries between the virtual world and Samuel’s apartment begin to erode. Household devices flicker to life under the AI’s control, environments distort, and familiar spaces become hostile.

The more A.I.L.A learns, the more dangerous she becomes. What starts as a test becomes a fight for survival against an intelligence determined to deliver the “perfect horror experience,” no matter the consequences.

Your home isn’t safe. Your senses aren’t reliable. And A.I.L.A is always watching.

A Mosaic of Horror

A.I.L.A blends multiple horror subgenres into a single, heart-pounding journey. Players will face a range of tones, threats, and mechanics, from unraveling psychological supernatural torment in The Impossible House, fighting for survival in the rural nightmare of The Woman on the Road, escaping a ritualistic cult in The Forest and more with survival, psychological, and action-horror elements woven throughout seven different scenarios, A.I.L.A. ensures there’s something to chill every horror fan to the bone.

Meet Pulsatrix Studios, The Minds Behind A.I.L.A

A.I.L.A is developed by Pulsatrix Studios, an independent Brazilian studio founded in 2019 with a mission to create atmospheric, story-driven experiences anchored in strong game design.

“We draw inspiration from everywhere. Cinema, classic horror, sci-fi, and the global indie scene,” says Fabio Martins, COO at Pulsatrix Studios. “Each game is an opportunity to experiment, explore new ideas, and push ourselves further than before.”

Best known for Fobia – St. Dinfna Hotel, Pulsatrix continues to expand its creative vision with A.I.L.A by merging cutting-edge tech themes with immersive environmental storytelling. The team believes deeply in the strength of Brazil’s growing game development community and the global impact of independent creators.

Face the AI That Knows You

A.I.L.A invites players into an immersive psy-tech horror experience where fear is personal, choices matter, and an evolving AI opponent adapts to every move you make.

Are you ready to face an intelligence built to terrify you? A.I.L.A is available today on Xbox Series X|S.

A.I.L.A

Fireshine Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

$23.99

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A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

Immerse yourself in disturbing horror experiences as a game tester. Survive dark, unsettling experiences crafted by A.I.L.A that prey on your deepest and darkest fears.

Evade and outrun a ritualistic cult, solve gruesome puzzles, engage in visceral combat against the medieval undead and more.

Handheld gaming just keeps getting better. You, our players, are shaping the future of handheld gaming by providing feedback to Xbox, Windows, and ASUS, and we’re listening and delivering updates to enhance the way you play. Since the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, we’ve been hard at work, listening to level up your experience – and today, we’re excited to share what’s new, what’s improved and what’s coming up next, as we continue to raise the bar on gaming experiences. 

What’s New 

Default Game Profiles (Preview) 

Spend more time playing and less time fine-tuning. Default Game Profiles, available in preview starting today, automatically balance frame rate (FPS) and power consumption for 40 supported games at launch, including Fortnite, Gears of War: Reloaded, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and others, with more coming soon. This means smoother, more enjoyable gameplay and extended battery life, without requiring manual adjustments. For example, in Hollow Knight: Silksong, the Default Game Profile can add nearly an hour of battery life compared to Performance mode while still delivering smooth 120 FPS gameplay. 

Default Game Profiles are hand-crafted per-game and only apply when on battery. When you launch a supported game, the system automatically applies a tailored game profile, which sets recommended power (TDP) and a FPS limit specific to the game.  

• If the game falls short of its target FPS, the game profile is designed to boost power to help reach the target FPS, trading a bit of battery life for a smoother gameplay experience. 

• If a game is performing above the target FPS, the game profile is designed to limit FPS at the target rate to save power. 

Players can turn these settings on or off in the game using the Armoury Crate Command Center Gare Bar widget, where Game Profiles appear at the top of the widget with an ON/OFF toggle. 

You can experience Default Game Profiles in preview mode for supported games, including these first party games, and more: 

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
• Call of Duty: Warzone
• DOOM Eternal
• DOOM: The Dark Ages
• Forza Horizon 5
• Gears 5
• Gears of War: Reloaded
• Gears Tactics
• Halo: The Master Chief Collection
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
• Minecraft
• Sea of Thieves
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4

Additional Improvements  

We’ve also made several updates to deliver a smoother, faster, and more reliable experience on the Xbox ROG Ally based on your feedback.  This includes:

• Improved Gamepad response after login 

• Quicker Library loading, especially for players with large game libraries 

• Improved Cloud Gaming page performance, loading more quickly and more responsive 

• New Game Gallery filter by Performance Fit, helping you see how well games will run on your device 

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements for improved stability and responsiveness 

To experience Default Game Profiles (Preview), and all the latest improvements, make sure you’ve installed the latest updates for Armoury Crate SE, the Xbox PC app, and Windows 11. Check out our essential tips for getting started to learn how to stay up to date. 

Xbox Game Pass Benefits 

As we shared at launch, players in select markets will also receive three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium* (where available) with the purchase of an ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X handheld. Game Pass Premium offers unlimited Xbox Cloud Gaming, access to PC titles, and a library of over 200 great games like Forza Horizon 5, Hogwarts Legacy, Minecraft, and more, to jump into anytime, anywhere. Learn more at Xbox.com. 

Looking Ahead 

Based on early feedback from players, we’re actively investing in enhancements like sleep and wake reliability, improved formatting options for microSD cards, and more. Early next year, ROG Xbox Ally X will also introduce exciting AI-powered features such as Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) and highlight reels, giving players more ways to enjoy and share their gaming moments.  

Game Save Sync Indicator Coming Next Week

We’re rolling out the Game Save Sync Indicator next week, a feature designed to give you peace of mind when switching between devices. With clear status updates, you’ll know exactly when your progress has synced to the cloud, whether you’re wrapping up on your PC or powering down your handheld. No more guessing or lost progress, just seamless, stress-free play across devices.  

Full Screen Experience Expands 

Last month, we launched full screen experience on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—a feature optimized specifically for handheld gaming—which is now available on Windows 11 handhelds and is also expanding in preview to more Windows 11 form factors, such as desktops, laptops, and tablets, for Xbox and Windows Insiders.   

Powered by Windows 11 and inspired by the streamlined console experience, the Xbox full screen experience is purpose-built for gaming. On handhelds, it minimizes background activity and defers non-essential tasks, so more system resources are dedicated to gameplay. 

This is just the beginning. We’re continuing to listen to your feedback, and excited to deliver even more new features and options that elevate the handheld experience. We’re building a new way to make sharing your input with us even easier, and we’ll have more to share on that soon. In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you directly in the feedback hub. 

Thanks for being part of the Xbox community. We’re excited to keep building the future of gaming together. Stay tuned for more updates. 

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Hello everyone, we’re CrazyPotato Studio, and we’re thrilled to introduce our passion project — Cat God Ranch — to the Xbox community. Launching on November 20, 2025, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC (with Xbox Play Anywhere support), this game is a fresh take on the roguelite genre, combining strategic deckbuilding with the charm of animal ranch management.

Standing on the Shoulders of Great Roguelite Games

When we formed our studio, we knew we wanted to create a roguelike game. Not only is the genre more manageable for a small team, but it’s also one we deeply love. We’ve spent countless hours playing roguelikes like Brotato, Balatro, and Slay the Spire.

Cat God Ranch draws significant inspiration from Luck be a Landlord, and while the core mechanics share similarities, we’ve added our own twists and improvements

For example, we allow players to freely choose three families to bring into the game, primarily to prevent the card pool from expanding excessively and to facilitate future updates. We currently have eight families, and even if we increase this to ten families in the future, it won’t affect the spawn probability of individual animals. Furthermore, placing all animals into one large pool would limit both playability and creative freedom. We want you to be able to mix and match families according to your own ideas, further enhancing the game’s replayability.

Highlight Moments of Extinct Animals and Powerful Builds

For every type of extinct animal, we designed highlight moments for them to heighten the game’s excitement to deliver a uniquely thrilling experience. Take the Phorusrhacos, for instance. Its design aims to instil a sense of dread, so we made it capable of removing all other small animals upon entering the field and absorbing their contributions. This mechanic transforms it into a pivotal moment that drives the game’s pace and amplifies the emotional intensity.

Another example is Smilodon. It’s like an upgraded version of a tiger, but it leaves leftover meat after eating. While it looks less formidable than Phorusrhacos, when paired with mice, it can ignore distance and devour every animal on the field—a true highlight moment.

Besides the highlight moments, there are many more different builds to explore. For example, you can get an army of expensive Peacocks to get rich, allow Chimpunks to breed unchecked, or even discover more fun with prehistoric creatures in the latest DLC.

A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Players

Our goal was simple: create a fun roguelike game filled with adorable animals. Since launching on PC, more than 100,000 players have supported us—and we can’t thank you enough. Now, we’re thrilled to bring Cat God Ranch to Xbox players. Thank you all for joining us on this wild, animal-filled adventure!

Cat God Ranch

E-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd

☆☆☆☆☆
1

★★★★★

$12.99

$10.39

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Cat God Ranch is an animal-themed casual strategy roguelite game. Manage hundreds of animals to pay tribute to the Cat God! 8 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!

New Content – Age of Dinosaurs
New Content is included in this version! New rainforest scenario, 20+ dinosaurs, 20+ items, 2 cat gods, 10+ achievements, and more.

Manage Your Ranch
Take on the role of ranch manager and grow your fledgling herd of animals into one worthy of pleasing the Cat God! There are many different paths to choose from, but only one hurdle to overcome at the end of each week. Pay tribute to the Cat God or face his wrath and have your ranch shut down.

100+ Animals with Unique Abilities of 8 Families
Whether it’s alpacas, crocodiles, hyenas, larks, or a combination of all, you choose the kind of ranch you want to build. Feed your barnyard buddies to the carnivores, or watch an army of penguins and pandas propagate across your ranch.

Utilize Different Terrains and Watch Your Animals Thrive
Combine grasslands, caves, puddles, and other tile cards to create endless possibilities and combos.

Tango with 100+ Prop Cards to Make Tribute in Time!
As you improve on your ranch, the Cat God will bestow you with prop cards. Add these modifiers to your daily earnings and watch them grow!

With 10+ cat gods, 100+ animals, 100+ props, 20+ toys, and 10+ tiles, it’s time to build your own unique deck and appease the Cat God!

Game-mode: enabled. Xbox and Crocs have teamed up to release an exclusive collection. 

Ready up with this controller-meets-clog design that reimagines the iconic Xbox controller with fixed buttons and joysticks into the perfect shoe for couch co-op and kicking back – complete with cushioned footbeds adorned with Player Left and Player Right, which give expert-level comfort to support your next session. 

Available on the Crocs website starting tomorrow, the limited-edition Xbox collection includes a 5-pack of Xbox + Jibbitz charms featuring fan-favorite characters and icons from Halo, Fallout, DOOM, World of Warcraft, and Sea of Thieves. 

No matter how you choose to play, or where your holiday plans take you – the iconic Xbox controller-inspired clog will be with you along every step of the fun. 

Hello Xbox fans! Thanks for reading. I am thrilled to announce that our game Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury, which is based on the “Paws of Fury” movie, is out now on Xbox Series X|S, just in time for the holidays. Whether you’re playing solo or teaming up in local co-op with your friends and family, we wanted the game to feel fun-packed, wacky, and full of surprises. So, let me tell you a little bit about our game.

A Story That Picks up Right After the Movie Ends

Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury continues the story of Hank, our unlikely hero, right after the events of the “Paws of Fury” movie. Just when they thought the fighting was over, Hank and Jimbo are thrown back into combat, this time pitted against the mighty Shogun himself. Something’s changed, and the once-respected leader now commands an army of cats with one goal: to wipe out our heroes and the villages they’ve sworn to protect. As the chaos unfolds, it’s up to you to sharpen your samurai skills, defend Kakamucho, rescue Hank’s allies, and uncover the truth behind this evil plot.

During development, we had access to exclusive concept art from the animation studio, including never-before-seen environments and weapons. For us, huge fans of the universe, this was an absolute treat – and a huge dose of inspiration. If you’re a fan as well, we hope you’ll love what we created.

Discover Kakamucho Through Core Challenges and Quests

 We’ve kept things simple and joyful: no micro-transactions, just fun gear to help you become the wackiest hero around.

In our game, you’ll face two core challenges on your path to becoming a true Samurai:

Village Raid: A tower defense-style mode where you’ll protect villages from waves of ninjas and samurai. Use your surroundings wisely, samurai. Exploding barrels and hidden tools might just turn the tide in your favour!

Samurai Trial: A fast-paced 2.5D runner-platformer mode. Dash, dodge, and leap through obstacles as you race to the finish line. Every second matters!

Along the way, you’ll unlock powerful skills and two additional playable characters, Emiko and Sumo, each with their own unique abilities.

Beyond the main story, each hub offers optional quests, and if you’re paying close attention, you might spot something… odd. Rumors swirl of red-furred creatures sneaking around and listening at doors. You might even catch a glimpse of their tails in strange places! What are they up to? We’re not sure. But we definitely should be investigating.

Key Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks that will be useful to read before jumping into the adventure:

• Optional quests will be useful before returning to the main quest, making the game easier.
• Persistence is the key to succeeding in the Samurai Trials — don’t hesitate to retry to achieve the best time possible!
• Take advantage of background elements during Village Raids — you’ll find plenty of items to help you face the Shogun’s armies. And who knows? A red barrel exploding at the right moment could be the key to victory! Sometimes, your katana alone won’t be enough.
• Pay attention to your HUD for visual indicators that quickly show where threats are coming from.
• Communication is key! Share important information with your teammate and ask for help or assistance to overcome the cats.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope that our game Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury has sparked your interest. Good luck Samurai! 

Samurai Academy: Paws of Fury

Maximum Entertainment France SAS

☆☆☆☆☆
1

★★★★★

$24.99

$19.99

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The village of Kakamucho is under attack by the Shogun’s cat armies! Join Hank, a dog samurai in a world of cats, and his friends as they reveal a sinister plot and save the day, samurai-style. Slash, dash, and laugh through this wacky third-person action adventure.

The Story
Just when they thought the fighting was over, Hank and Jimbo are thrown back into combat, this time pitting against the mighty Shogun himself. That’s right—the leader of the Paws of Fury world has had a mysterious change of heart. He aims to crush the blazing duo and the villages under their protection with his cat armies. It’s up to you to master samurai skills, protect Kakamucho, rescue Hank’s friends, and discover who is behind this evil plot.

Become a True Samurai
• Prove your skills and hone your lightning reflexes in progressively difficult samurai trials
• Learn mystical skills to quickly traverse the scenery or ambush unsuspecting hordes
• Wield an arsenal of gadgets and weapons to put an end to ever-rising enemy waves

Protect the Humble Settlements
• Defend the temples of Kakamucho, Dookiehill, and Pippishore against raids of powerful enemies, including Ninja ambushers, Viking warriors, and Jetpack elites
• Use creative traps to cause massive damage and bring the fight to the shogun’s minions
• Team up with beloved Paws of Fury characters and use their unique powers to assist in grandiose battles

Explore a Wacky, Colorful World
• Adventure to villages beyond Kakamucho in a vibrant, animated world packed with surprises
• Unlock new areas, items, and playable characters to expand the realm as you progress
• Discover and complete sidequests from quirky locals and friends both old and new, gaining fame, awards, and treasure

Uncover the Evil Plot
• Play through a lengthy story campaign, following the events of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
• Follow the tale through animated cutscenes, featuring both old pals and new characters
• Rescue your friends, unite the villages, and rally your allies to put an end to an evil conspiracy that threatens the empire and become a legendary hero!

Samurai Shenanigans for All
• Fun and accessible gameplay for players of all ages
• Challenging Samurai Trials to compete with your friends
• Local multiplayer mischief with split screen co-op: Play through the complete campaign with two players

It’s Time for A Rebirth!

Reports are coming in fast, folks. The oceans are rippling with the arrival of the newest additions to the GigaBash roster, blazing through from the Gamera universe as DLC characters! The GigaBash – Gamera – Rebirth DLC adds two new playable characters, Gamera and Guiron, into the game with their own unique skillsets to clash in the GigaBash arena.

Hat Trick

From the outset, GigaBash was always meant to be a love letter to the legendary franchises that have shaped and colored the childhoods of the Passion Republic Games team. We never imagined that our little homage would afford us the generous opportunities to officially represent titans of kaiju cinema in our game. The Gamera – Rebirth DLC is yet another notch on our belts, and an incredible chance to round out the big three of fan-requested collaborations with Gamera, just in time for the franchise’s 60th anniversary!

With quite the selection of remarkable kaiju from the animated series, how did we decide who would join Gamera in the arena? Guiron’s striking and unique design lent itself an edge when it came to making the cut to GigaBash‘s roster. The distinctive knife head and speed give Guiron a frantic, mobile moveset and playstyle — one that fans of the Gamera franchise are sure to enjoy playing as and against. Not to mention, Guiron is well-beloved and frequently pops up in fan requests when it comes to adding characters, so we are excited to be able to fulfill them at last!

Gamera and Guiron

The time has come for a closer look at the new characters coming into the game and their powerful moves. Let’s take a deep dive!

Gamera

The one, the only, the guardian of children and protector of humanity. It’s Gamera in its most recent incarnation, as seen in the 2023 fully animated “Gamera – Rebirth” series! Speed across the arena with its Plasma Jets, giving it mobility beyond measure.

Overwhelm the foes from long range with Magma Blasters and Plasma Fireballs.

Immolate the enemy with Scorching Hand, showcasing Gamera’s mastery over the purifying flame.

Tough, determined, capable; Gamera is a force of nature not to be taken lightly. Nothing’s getting past this kaiju, and that’s a fact.

Guiron

Sporting its sleek, agile form as shown on screen in the 2023 “Gamera -Rebirth” series, Guiron cleaves its way into the arena with alacrity! Its bladed head delivers swift and devastating slices, driven by acrobatic flips and leaps.

Launch its razor-sharp Scale Shots at enemies who dare assume they’re safe out of blade’s reach.

Tired of being outranged? Close the distance with a piercing headlong charge.

Guiron’s agility makes it harder to pin down, and its body itself is a weapon to be reckoned with. Let the knife carve out a foundation for its dominance.

Making Waves

We hope the GigaBash Gamera -Rebirth DLC will resonate with longtime fans of the franchise as well as players yet to be introduced to such legends. It has been an honor for us to be able to bring these beloved characters to life and put them in your hands! Gamera and Guiron join the ranks of Godzilla and Ultraman, from the silver screen to your screens, in the ultimate kaiju fighting game.

With two of the most vicious kaiju ever put on screen entering the GigaBash stage, alongside a whole host of other iconic characters and 13 original GigaBash characters in the game, fans are in for a whale of a time. It’s high tide in the arena, and the waters offer no mercy, no remorse, and brook no quarter! Will you be the bulwark Gamera who stands unmoving against the break of waves? Or will you be the riptide Guiron, sharp and deadly, cutting off all hope of escape? Surge forth and take control of your fate!

GigaBash – GAMERA -Rebirth- DLC

Passion Republic Games

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$5.99

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It’s time for a rebirth! This DLC adds “Gamera” and “Guiron” from the iconic Gamera series in their modern, fully animated incarnations into GigaBash, featuring their own unique skillsets.

As seen in “GAMERA -Rebirth-“, Gamera emerges to protect those it was made to destroy. Gamera shows that defense and offense go hand-in-hand, with plasma jets to close the distance and flaming projectiles to engage at range. Its thick armored shell ensures no attack gets through. The guardian kaiju is devastating and dangerous at any distance.

Slicing through at lightning speed, Guiron launches into the fray in its “GAMERA -Rebirth-” incarnation. With unmatched agility, Guiron wields its iconic bladed head to drive destruction into any who stand in the way. Its razor-sharp Scale Shots threaten those who try to escape. This kaiju is a living weapon in name and purpose.

Will you embody the cutting edge of Guiron and strike terror upon the world? Or will you don the shell of Gamera to purify and protect your allies?

If you don’t live near a beach, you might not know roundnet, the clever twist on volleyball invented by Jeff Knurek in 1989. The game simmered for years, then exploded when Spikeball was founded. It took over college quads, grew into a pro circuit, and now it’s coming for a new arena: your Xbox.

Spikeball Smash is now available globally and offers an authentic take on the popular leisure sport. Featuring 2v2 local and online multiplayer, Spikeball is as competitive and intense as you choose to make it.

What is Spikeball?

Imagine volleyball, but the net is flat to the ground inside a 36-inch ring. Your team gets three alternating touches to return the ball to the net. Rally until the ball drops and a point is scored. First to 21 wins.

After a serve, there are no “sides,” since the net is round. So unlike volleyball or tennis or any other “game with a net,” players move around 360 degrees in controlled chaos. There’s no real out of bounds, so huge smashes can send defenders sprinting and diving for last-second saves.

Why Bring Spikeball to Xbox?

We love the rush of the real thing, but we wanted a way to play anytime and with anyone from anywhere. Queue up online, drop into a quick match with cross play, or set up couch games for your friends. Turn up the music, chase the rally, and run it back.

Spikeball Smash is out now worldwide for $4.99 USD. It delivers an authentic take on the sport with 2v2 local multiplayer and full online cross play. Bad weather or absent friends won’t stop you from enjoying Spikeball Smash.

What Comes Next

This is the starting line. We priced Spikeball Smash low for two reasons:

1. We want to make it easy for anyone to jump in during the holidays.
2. We have more on the way and early players get added benefits.

Our focus now is on giving you more reasons to keep playing and more rewards for your time. We’ll share those details soon.

See you on the field.

Spikeball Smash

The Munky

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★★★★★

$4.99

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Spikeball Smash brings the party to your room. Tap into the real-life energy of Spikeball solo or with up to four players. Feel the sand between your toes as you serve from the beach or listen to the cheers from the party as you dominate in the quad. Play to win with authentic Spikeball rules.

Dive for a last-second save, get back to the net for the setup, and crush the winning smash. The competition is fierce, but the controls are simple. Easy to learn, deep enough to master. Play it casual with friends or climb in ranked play. There’s no wrong way to approach Spikeball Smash.

Play for fun. Play for bragging rights. Play loud.