Bringing the Tabletop to Life in Dice Legacy: Definitive Edition

It’s a challenge to bring systems together to fit perfectly with one another! Each one has to be carefully balanced, considering the changes other systems bring, and what the addition of each additional system affects. Our unique, dice-based survival city builder, Dice Legacy sits directly in the middle of this careful balance, putting the controlled ‘random number generation’ aspect of its titular dice at the true center of it all. It’s this innovative design that won Dice Legacy its “Most Original Game of Gamescom 2021” award. With the additional scenarios, DLC, and gamepad support brought to Xbox by the Definitive Edition – which is out now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One – players can put their strategic mettle to the test.

Dice Legacy Screenshot

The dice represent your people, starting out as Peasant Dice and given general tasks they’re able to perform. Along the way, you’ll elevate them to different classes with specific functions, sacrifice them, forge new and empowered dice, and even ascend them for use in new playthroughs. While a dice roll is an iconic example of chance, you choose how they’re utilized, which faces to lock in, and tipping the chances for each die as you assign them a class.

As your people, they need to be protected and provided for as the cold of winter sets in and raiders strike into your lands; at the same time, their happiness must be balanced, as well. Your domain’s expansion will cost resources and take decision-making, and both can come at the cost of your peoples’ happiness – ignore them at your own peril.

Dice Legacy Screenshot

Building your domain means building structures, from the first cookhouses to the mysterious concoctions of the laboratory. Each structure serves your domain, starting by gathering basic resources and progressing onwards to establish and enhance your kingdom. While growing your population and level of technology advances your reach and potential, the resources required also increase in quantity and rarity. Mismanaging them can spell doom for your attempt, but lessons learned (and dice ascended) can be brought into the next run for you to apply as you see fit!

Players can expect to further challenge themselves with the content included in the Definitive Edition! Brace for wild turns of weather, discover hidden memories throughout the land to help (or hurt) you, and placate the demands of an up-in-arms populace at the risk of being overthrown. Additionally, the Definitive Edition includes the Corrupted Fates DLC, where players will discover the ethereal corruption that lies at the heart of their kingdom. Choose whether to wield it to your own ends, stamp it out, or succumb to it.

Dice Legacy Screenshot

Ruling a kingdom is a fine balance between riches and ruin, and Dice Legacy: Definitive Edition puts your leadership to the test. Your defenses, your people, and your resource management all must be tended to regularly, and each of these is tied into the success or failure of the others. When they work in harmony, you are prepared to face any challenge that arrives at your doorstep, and the ringworld has many to offer. Will you masterfully strike out into this new land, or will your fledgling kingdom burn?

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Dice Legacy Definitive Edition

DESTINYbit, Amplifier Game Invest


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$19.99

$15.99

Experience Gamescom’s Most Original Game of 2021 in its Definitive Edition.

In this dice-based survival city builder, you roll and use your dice to gather resources, construct buildings, expand your settlement and face the menacing threats of a mysterious ringworld.

Your dice are your people. Allocate them to jobs, keep them happy and healthy by providing food, ale and medicinal herbs. Assign them classes to gather resources, fight enemies, and develop your domain. Prevent starvation and sickness from spreading through your realm and prevent your dice from freezing in the unforgiving cold of the winter blizzard.

Manage the happiness of your people as you grow your realm from its humble beginnings, building structures to care for the classes while allocating your resources. Pass Policies proposed by the Council, balancing improvements to your society against the happiness of the various classes.

Explore an uncharted continent, interact with its strange inhabitants and face the wrath of a mysterious population. Upgrade and empower your dice, forge them together to create mighty Constructs, research forbidden technologies and discover the secrets of the Ring.

The Complete Dice Legacy Experience

Dice Legacy Definitive Edition includes all the content and scenarios from the original Dice Legacy release plus the three major updates: Memories, Forging a Realm and A Storm is Coming as well as the Corrupted Fates expansion pack.

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How Alone in the Dark Brought David Harbour and Jodie Comer Together for the Return of the Survival Horror Classic

October 25 marks the release of Alone in the Dark, a twisted reimagining of the game that gave birth to the survival horror genre. To bring their new, nightmarish vision to life with the ferocity it deserves, Pieces Interactive turned to two modern greats in David Harbour and Jodie Comer to play their dual protagonists. As Detective Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood, David and Jodie brought the same intensity to their first ever video game roles as they have to some of their best known appearances across stage and screen.

No matter which character you choose at the beginning of Alone in the Dark, you’ll experience the whole adventure through an unforgettable performance from one of Hollywood’s most talented actors. While both characters go through the same events, Emily and Edward will react differently to their environment, and each have unique story moments. They both possess strong, individual personalities and histories, and Derceto Manor’s residents will treat them accordingly – playing the game through twice is a must.

David brings his unmistakable presence to his portrayal of Edward, with Xbox’s next-generation hardware capturing every brooding expression and dark glare. In making the role his own, David also injected a distinct humour into the troubled detective’s attempts to ward off the horrors that lurk in Derceto Manor. Alone in the Dark’s classic noir genre trappings and disturbing setting attracted David to the role:

“He’s a gruff detective, and he’s searching for something – he’s hard-boiled, but he’s got some humour to him. He’ s a bit of a trope, or a type, and I liked that – I liked the world, and how he’s exploring this insanity, amidst all this horror.”

Jodie’s ability to become totally absorbed in her roles has rightfully netted her Olivier, BAFTA, and Emmy awards, and she brings that same tour de force power to becoming Emily Hartwood. From her quiet fear of the Hartwood family curse consuming her, to explosive desperation in the pursuit of her missing uncle Jeremy, Jodie’s nuanced characterisation of Emily is at once terrifying and heartbreaking.

“I loved the mystery of the game, I loved the picture of her. There’s a lot of fear within her, and a lot of speculation, and curiosity, dread, intrigue. There’s a lot about her that’s kind of on edge.”

Awakening Alone in the Dark‘s long-dormant terror meant assembling a crack team of horror gaming’s best, and this started with Creative Director and Writer Mikael Hedberg, the mind behind the macabre worlds of Amnesia and SOMA. Joined by long-time Guillermo Del Toro collaborator Guy Davis – contributing creature designs – and doom-jazz legend Jason Köhnen – helping shape the game’s oppressive atmosphere – the team creating Alone in the Dark are dedicated to creating a game that’s at once a faithful recreation for fans and an accessible entry point for players new to the series.

There are still surprises to come between now and October, but you don’t have to wait that long. You can get your first taste of the torment that awaits in Derceto today for free, with the Alone in the Dark Prologue, and pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition for access to the Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Vintage Horror Filter Pack, and Director’s Commentary with Mikael Hedberg.

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Alone in the Dark

THQ Nordic

Psychological Horror meets Southern Gothic in this reimagination of the classic survival horror game, Alone in the Dark

This love letter to the ground-breaking original lets you experience a haunting story through the eyes of one of two protagonists. Play as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood and explore your environments, fight monsters, solve puzzles and uncover the uneasy truth of Derceto Manor…

Deep in the 1920’s south, Emily Hartwood’s uncle has gone missing. Together with private investigator Edward Carnby, she embarks on a journey to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill where something is lurking. You’ll encounter strange residents, nightmarish realms, dangerous monsters and ultimately uncover a plot of rising evil. At the intersection of reality, mystery, and insanity, an adventure waits that will challenge your core beliefs. Who can you trust, what will you believe, and what will you do next?

See Emily and Edward brought to live by the Hollywood talent of Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow), who lend their voices, their appearance, and their formidable acting skills to the protagonists

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Alone in the Dark Prologue

THQ Nordic


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Alone in the Dark Prologue is an atmospheric Playable Teaser for the upcoming re-imagination of Alone in the Dark – the game which gave birth to the survival horror genre.

One of Derceto’s residents, Jeremy Hartwood, has been acting strange lately. He asks Grace to do one simple thing – help him deliver a letter to his niece, Emily Hartwood. She seems to be the only one capable of understanding the otherworldly horrors plaguing Jeremy’s mind.

Grace agrees and embarks on a short yet memorable trip through a wing of Derceto Manor, invaded by a presence which appears to have emerged from the dark depths of the Bayou…

Pre-order the full game here.

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A Guide on How to Get the Best out of Dark Quest 3

DQ3 screenshiot

Welcome to Dark Quest 3, launching on Xbox today! Let’s jump in to some game play tips!

Your First Run

Your starting heroes in Dark Quest 3 are the barbarian, dwarf, archer, and wizard. How you allocate your hero upgrades has a huge impact on how far you will get with each run. You should start by putting a point to one of the dwarf’s barrels. This a secondary action which means you can still perform an attack action after that.

The barrels will attract attention and monsters will attack them.  All monsters have a preferred target (closest, lowest health, highest health, those in a line). The barrel must still obey these rules.

The barbarian throwing axe is essentially a free ranged attack. Make sure you put a point there soon after.

Next is the Archer with his surprise attack. The archer will shoot a random enemy when a battle starts. This attack benefits from all equipment and modifiers.

Finally, you will need some AOE, the wizard lighting storm is one of the strongest cards in the game and will kill multiple enemies when it reaches high levels, particularly if you have some rings of power equipped.

DQ3 screenshiot

General Strategies

  • Do not waste your re-roll on meaningless events. If a hero becomes poisoned, or suffers 1 damage simply accept it. Instead save re-rolls for higher impact events such as losing a hero for a few turns or high damage.
  • Always play your secondary actions first in battle to gain an advantage.
  • If you waste your re-rolls it’s only a matter of time before a dice roll will kill you.
  • Make sure your heroes don’t have low health, you can’t control 100% what will happen in battle or during the cards. If a hero has 1-3 health then you should expect death around the corner! Use your healing potion when heroes drop health to critical levels, otherwise save its charges.
  • Unlocking new heroes is crucial. Many of the locked heroes are overpowered and can easily lead you to glory.
DQ3 screenshot

Heroes

Barbarian: A good all-around hero that can take some damage and also deal a lot of damage.

Dwarf: The best hero to keep enemies busy with barrels and keep your party out of harm’s way.

Archer: This is a heavy damage hero, perhaps the hero who can deal the highest damage on a single attack. Also has an underrated evasion card which allows you to dodge an incoming attack completely.

Wizard: Strong AOE and utility cards. Lighting storm will kill many enemies at once and so will tornado if you can line the enemies up. Do not underestimate the wizard’s default attack in conjunction with his invisibility card. His magic resistance will be very useful towards the end game.

Lancer: The first hero who can summon a “pet”. The extra character is always summoned at start of battle making that character a good meat-shield. The spear can damage two enemies in a line and together with break armor you can wreak havoc when many enemies are lined up.

Prince:  This hero allows you to command an ally or enemy to attack another enemy. One of the most powerful and versatile cards. Having ranged allies around the prince will easily give them attack damage bonus without having to get the in front lines.

Savager: This hero is capable of wiping out the entire board with a single action. Allocate many points to bloodthirsty, which makes the Savager auto attack when she kills a monster.

Lady: A powerful defensive hero. She is the only one who can heal the party with a passive card. Her divine shield blocks all forms of damage.

Druid: This character can summon two “pets”. A large bear that attacks multiple enemies and a smaller fox that deals high damage to a single target. If your party needs additional defenses, you can also transform to a large tree to soak up damage while your other heroes deal the final blows.

Dwarf King: This hero also has a “pet” to help soak up some damage. In addition to that he has a passive card that calls for an ally to attack, when he gets damaged from enemies.

Knight: Just like the archer the knight can attack the lowest health enemy at start of battle automatically with Charge. If the enemy survives his Follow Me card will call for an ally to also make an attack on this target. A very powerful hero indeed.

Fire Mage: Devastating magic damage cards and a pet that can be summoned anywhere on the battlefield.

Closing Notes

A good party must have high damage dealers, ways to soak up damage without getting hurt and some form of AOE for battle with many enemies. Choose your party carefully and bring your lucky dice as you venture forth to face the sorcerer and his magic.

Good Luck my students!

Elder

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Dark Quest 3

Brain Seal Ltd


4

$18.99
Xbox One X Enhanced

A rogue-lite tabletop that mixes card based exploration with turn based combat. Create your party, draw adventure cards, roll dice and fight monsters to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.

A message from the Elder
“Heed my warning well, friends. A new evil has risen in the East. A power-hungry sorcerer of chaos magic is laying siege to the realm. That is why I called you here. You are heroes, one and all. And without you, all hope is lost. You will face untold challenges you may not survive, and old alliances will need to be rebuilt to stand a chance. I will guide you as best I can, but the rest is up to you.”

What is it?
You start the game at hero camp where you must create your party and then go on journey throughout the world by choosing different areas. Choose each area based on your party’s strengths and weakness, draw adventure cards, roll dice, fight monsters and reach the chaos castle to defeat the sorcerer and his magic.

Features
• 12 heroes and over 60 monsters
• Procedurally generated adventures and combat
• Rogue-lite experience where you create a party of heroes and play until you win or die
• 13 areas to play with over 150 adventure cards
• Survive the skull of fate and the sorcerer’s magic
• Tactical based turn based combat with controlled random numbers
• 80+ combat cards ranging from spells, weapons, potions and equipment
• Unique art world that looks, feels and plays like a tabletop
• Voice over for the sorcerer playing the role of the Dungeon Master

The ultimate tabletop game, unlike anything you have ever seen before!

Dark Quest
It’s a game of your imagination

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Switch Heroes and Save a Pixelled, Feudal Japan in Chronicles of 2 Heroes

Summary

  • Challenging retro platformer where you can switch characters in real time.
  • Each hero plays wildly differently, allowing allowing unique skill combinations.
  • Out now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Hi heroes! I’m Israel Mallen, PR at Catness Games. We’re the publishers behind Chronicles of 2 Heroes, a retro platformer inspired by masterpieces like The Messenger and Ninja Gaiden. This epic quest features metroidvania elements and a singular mechanic: you can switch heroes in real time!

One year ago, this gorgeously pixelled adventure received tons of support on Kickstarter. Now Chronicles of 2 Heroes is ready to launch on Xbox Series XS, PC and Xbox One May 26th. So, if you’re a fan of challenging, retro-style platformers, mark your calendars!

Meet the Heroes of Feudal Japan

In this game, Amaterasu reigns over feudal Japan with her fearsome yokai army, and only Kensei and Ayame have what it takes to stop her. These siblings have trained for years to defeat the goddess, and each one has their own unique combat style.

C2H screenshot

As a samurai, Kensei has devoted his life to mastering the art of the katana. This lethal weapon is flawless in close combat and capable of parrying projectiles. Kensei wears shining red armour, even if it affects his mobility. While he can’t jump, he can perform lightning-fast dashes and slice his way through enemies.

On the other hand, Ayame is a stealthy kunoichi trained in ninja arts. She prioritizes agility and stealth over close combat and can throw kunai from a distance to take out enemies before they even know what hit them. If an enemy detects her, Ayame can use ninjutsu techniques to avoid attacks and vanish behind foes.

Switch ’em up

As you can see, these two heroes play wildly differently. Ayame excels at agile platforming, while Kensei is a pro at close combat. But what happens when you come across an obstacle that requires both skills? Luckily, you can switch between them in real-time!

C2H screenshot

Just press a button to switch between Ayame and Kensei whenever you need to. Most levels will require you to change characters frequently, but it’s all part of the fun.

Picture this: an undead archer perched atop a high ledge with immense gaps between platforms. Use Ayame to get to higher ground, then switch to Kensei and dash through the gaps while avoiding the arrows. Finally, use your trusty katana to take out the yokai once you’re close enough.

Are you feeling confident? Try parrying his projectiles instead of dashing through them. Or switch to Ayame and teleport behind the archer and keep going without battling anyone. Thanks to the switching mechanic, you can tackle the same problem in several ways. Combine Kensei’s and Ayame’s skills to free feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.

C2H screenshot

Unlock your Potential

There are over 20 skills waiting for you to unlock in Chronicles of 2 Heroes. Each one allows for even more powerful combinations, so prepare to get creative.

I could go on and on about all the combos, enemies, and challenges that await you, but I’ll let you discover them yourself. Just know that feudal Japan needs your help, heroes! We can’t wait for you to dive into Chronicles of 2 Heroes on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox One today!

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Chronicles of 2 Heroes

Catness Game Studios

$24.99

Chronicles of 2 Heroes is an intense 16-bit action platformer featuring Metroidvania elements, Japanese mythos and gorgeous pixel art. That’s not all: you can switch between the protagonists in real-time! Ayame and Kensei have unique, surprising combat styles that you will need to master to save feudal Japan from Amaterasu’s wrath.

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 29 to June 2

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


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Company of Heroes 3

Relic Entertainment

$59.99

Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition – May 30

Company of Heroes 3 is the ultimate WW2 console experience, delivering an acclaimed blend of action, tactics and strategy. Purpose built for Xbox, Company of Heroes 3 delivers a custom UI, full controller support, and features that allow you to play at your own pace.

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Railbound

7Levels


$12.99

$11.04

Railbound – May 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Connect and sever railways across different landscapes and help everyone reach their homes. Solve over 200 clever puzzles ranging from gentle slopes to twisted passageways. Place, remove and reroute connections so that carriages safely connect to the locomotive. But be careful and don’t make them run into each other!

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Shame Legacy

Destructive Creations

Shame Legacy – May 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Shame Legacy is a first-person survival-horror game set in a forsaken cultist village. Try to survive by using stealth and escape. By solving puzzles, you unravel the mystery that’s h(a)unting you.

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To Hell With The Ugly

ARTE France

To Hell with the Ugly – May 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

You’re Rocky, a 20-year-old young man with a certain charm that doesn’t go unnoticed. After a night out at the Zooty Slammer, you wake up in a strange hospital, kidnapped and drugged. Whatever they did to you last night, they did it. And now it’s too late for apologies, you need to get to the bottom of this… Rocky style.

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Age of Solitaire : Build Civilization

Eggtart Inc

Age of Solitaire: Build Civilization – May 31

Build your civilization with the classic Klondike Solitaire card game. Beautiful graphics and healing music will help you to blow away your stress.

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Aquarist

Ultimate Games

Aquarist – May 31

Create an aquarium in which each fish will want to live. Thanks to the variety of objects in the game, you can implement even the craziest ideas! A green, blooming oasis or raw, antique busts? The choice is yours.

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A Building Full of Cats

Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

A Building Full of Cats – May 31

A hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don’t leave any cats behind!

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Fritz – Don’t call me a chess bot

ChessBase GmbH

Fritz – Don’t call me a chess bot – May 31
Xbox Play Anywhere

FRITZ has been redefining the chess world for over 30 years. Whether in New York against Garry Kasparov or in Germany in the 4:2 victory against former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik, millions of chess fans followed its duels and enjoyed its world-class games. Now with AI-supported help functions, you can play brilliant winning games against FRITZ on Xbox.

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LASERPITIUM

Eastasiasoft Limited

Laserpitium – May 31
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A side-scrolling 2D shoot’em up with multi-directional scrolling and parallax presented in hand-drawn HD graphics. Take control of one of three ships, each with a unique playstyle, and blast through enemy swarms across 10 cosmic stages of arcade-inspired action!  

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Lucy Dreaming

Tall Story Games Ltd


$18.99

$16.14

Lucy Dreaming – May 31

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colorful characters who’ll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

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The Tartarus Key

Armor Games Studios

The Tartarus Key – May 31

There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth behind their abduction, is up to you in this first-person mystery thriller.

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Undead Horde 2: Necropolis

10tons Ltd.

$16.99

Undead Horde 2: Necropolis – May 31
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The living has razed your home: The Necropolis. Become a necromancer king and raise undead warriors from the remains of your enemies. With each victory, your army will grow stronger and your city will become more powerful, allowing you to take on even tougher challenges. Take back your land, free the undead souls and secure a future for the undead. Undead Horde 2 is a necromantic action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack’n’slash.

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Away : The Survival Series

Breaking Walls, Game Seer Ventures

Away: The Survival Series – June 1

Play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary! Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family. 

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Homebody

Rogue Games, Inc.

$19.99

Homebody – June 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Homebody is a nostalgic survival horror puzzle game where you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Evade the killer, solve the house’s devious puzzles, and reconnect with your friends. Escaping the house may seem impossible at first, but with each attempt to put the pieces together, the bloodstained picture becomes more and more clear.

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I Did Not Buy This Ticket

Time Galleon

I Did Not Buy This Ticket – June 1

Weep for the dead! In this short psychological horror story, play as a professional mourner travelling between funerals. Ride a nightmarish bus whose destination depends on how you choose to face your traumas.

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Paper Flight – Beyond Time

EpiXR Games

$9.99
Xbox One X Enhanced

Paper Flight – Beyond Time – June 1
Xbox One X Enhanced

An interactive game experience designed to ease your mind and have fun popping innocent balloons. You jump into the role of a little paper plane destined to rescue the world from little, evil balloon demons by dashing through them. A game for relaxing and blowing off some steam after an exhausting day of hassle.

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Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer

No More Robots


$16.99

$15.29

Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer – June 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Got what it takes to be a X Slayer? Pledge to defend the people of Earth from the Psyko Sindikate in this retro-inspired FPS.

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Speed Truck Racing

Super PowerUp Games

$9.99

Speed Truck Racing – June 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Get ready to feel the speed in Speed Truck Racing. Enjoy the fastest, most spectacular races while avoiding multiple collisions against 20 rivals. There are several modes available, including championship, arcade, and four-player multiplayer. There is also an online leader board where you can compare your best times with those of your friends and players from around the world.

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Sugar Tanks

EpiXR Games

$9.99
Xbox One X Enhanced

Sugar Tanks – June 1
Xbox One X Enhanced

An intense, fast-paced, and super-sweet tank shooter game. Defend your sweet home world from evil grey tanks, trying to sap all the color from it. Defeat enemy tanks while dodging their attacks. Level by level they will get faster, smarter, and deadlier. Unlock more heroes with their own sweet perks and upgrade your tank. Stock up on lives, bombs, and shields and become the strongest hero.

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Zombie Derby 2

Brinemedia

Zombie Derby 2 – June 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Brutal upgradable cars, big guns, and daredevil speed will steer you through places that are chock-a-block with zombies. The dangerous post-apocalyptic world is crawling with them and only the bravest and most experienced drivers will be left standing!

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Diablo® IV – Digital Deluxe Edition

Blizzard Entertainment


150

$89.99

Diablo IV (Early Access) – Deluxe and Ultimate Editions – June 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Diablo IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.

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Kuroi Tsubasa

Ratalaika Games S.L.

Kuroi Tsubasa – June 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

When Blackwing the devil left the world of fire and brimstone behind for the sunny human world, his evil shadow side also accidentally escaped with him. Now Blackwing must team up with a local office lady, Kureha Kurono, and her friends to defeat the evil shadow in this visual novel with over 50 original songs, dozens of high-quality art pieces, and more.

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MINABO – A walk through life

SelectaPlay

$14.99

Minabo – A walk through life – June 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Build your social circle by maintaining and caring for the relationships that matter the most to you and run away from the ones that don’t. You can adopt many radish-pets and spend your life with them, start a family and breed little turnips or live fast and die young. There are thousands of ways to live, and none is correct! Just live as you wish! (And assume the consequences of your decisions when you rot).

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Street Fighter™ 6

CAPCOM CO., LTD.


11

$59.99

Street Fighter 6 – June 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, Street Fighter 6 represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter series spanning across three distinct game modes featuring World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub. Play as legendary masters and fan favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly, and more! Your path to becoming a World Warrior starts here.

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Super Mega Baseball™ 4 Standard Edition

Electronic Arts


$49.99

$44.99

Super Mega Baseball 4 – June 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

More than 200 larger-than-life versions of fan-favorite former pros like Vladimir Guerrero, Johnny Damon, Ozzie Smith, and Jason Giambi are ready to step onto the field and join the roster of beloved Super Mega League All-Stars. Hit, pitch, throw, and slide into home plate with the series’ signature combination of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay depth. EA Play members can start playing May 30 with an EA Play First Trial.


        

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One Piece Odyssey: Friends Have Become Foes in the Reunion of Memories DLC, Out Now

Return to Waford and find key One Piece historical events twisted in Reunion of Memories, a new piece of DLC for One Piece Odyssey. After completing the main plot, the mysterious black cube will cause you to wander into the world of altered memories where you’ll encounter old friends and new enemies. But beware, this twisted Memoria has turned some of Luffy’s greatest comrades against him. This time around, Luffy will have to do battle against, Sabo and Law, to unravel the final mystery of Waford.

**Be warned, fellow pirate.  Minor spoilers ahead** 

Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff

One Piece Odyssey Reunion of Memories DLC Screenshot

In the new alternative timeline of Dressrosa, Luffy will encounter his sworn brother, Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff Sabo, again.  But this time, Sabo will not be coming to Luffy’s defence like he did against Burgess in the main story. Instead, Sabo will stand between the Straw Hats and their escape from Memoria. The enemies are tougher in the DLC, and the Straw Hats will need to consider when to open offense or focus on defence to survive Sabo’s attacks.

Sabo has turned against his brother through the power of the mysterious black cube. Possessing the power of Flame-Flame Fruit, many of Sabo’s attacks will set the Straw Hats aflame with the Burn status ailment. In conjunction with his “Flame Dragon King” attack, Sabo will be able to quickly burn down a crew member if they aren’t prepared for his fiery attacks. 

One Piece Odyssey Reunion of Memories DLC Screenshot

Fortunately, the Straw Hats can prepare for these fiery attacks by fine-tuning their accessories for fire resistance and gain an advantage against Sabo.  But beware, If the Straw Hats can overcome the flames and do enough damage to Sabo, he will summon the mysterious black cube to replenish his health, enhance his power, and perform his strongest area of effect flame attack. The cube will linger for one full turn before releasing its power. 

But for the Straw Hats, this is the moment to strike!  The black cube is finally vulnerable and the key to overcoming Sabo.  Destroy the cube by exploiting its weak points with Speed type and Freeze elem based attacks.  If successful, Sabo will become weakened, and the Straw Hats will have a clear avenue to victory.  After defeating Sabo, they’ll be free to move on to meet Law. 

Trafalgar Law

One Piece Odyssey Reunion of Memories DLC Screenshot

In this new Dressrosa, Law does not meet defeat against the tyrant Doflamingo.  Instead, he single-handedly defeats him where, in the original story, it takes the combined might of the Straw Hats.  Considering the strength of the tyrant, the Straw Hats quickly ascertain that Law has also fallen victim to the black cube. Empowered by the black cube, Law gains a new attack that that he does not use in the main story.

Takt, a powerful area of effect ability, will summon stone spikes from the earth to damage all Straw Hats on the field, potentially wiping the party out in the blink of the eye if they’re unprepared.

Like Sabo, if the Straw Hats can survive Law’s powerful attacks and cause enough damage, he’ll be forced to lean on the black cube to gather more strength.  The Straw Hats will need to strike down the black cube within 2 turns by exploiting its weak point with Technique type or Lightning element-based attacks, otherwise Law will become even more powerful.

One Piece Odyssey Reunion of Memories DLC Screenshot

Reunion of Memories will lead you into the abyss of Waford where the Straw Hats will be challenged by even their friends.  In addition, encounters with memorable fierce characters such as Eneru, Mihawk, Perona, and Whitebeard, who you never met in the main story, await you!

Help Luffy and the Straw Hats through the dangers of Memoria and navigate their way to another truth hidden in Waford today on Xbox Series X|S.

Xbox Live

ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Deluxe Edition

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.


92

$84.99

Includes:
• Main Game
• Additional Scenario: ONE PIECE Reunion of Memories
• Adventure Expansion Pack Bonus 100,000 Berries
• Deluxe Edition Bonus: Sniper King Outfit Set

A new RPG from the hugely popular manga and anime series ONE PIECE, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the series!

The famed pirate, Monkey.D.Luffy, better known as Straw Hat Luffy, and his Straw Hat Crew, are sailing across the New World in search of the next island and the next adventure that awaits them.
But during their voyage they are caught in a storm and shipwrecked. They find themselves washed up on a lush tropical island surrounded by constantly raging storms…

Separated from his crew, Luffy sets off on a grand, new adventure to find his friends and escape the island!
Dangerous new enemies, terrifying forces of nature, and more await them!

Play as various members of the Straw Hat Crew in a classic RPG set in the world of the popular ONE PIECE anime!

*Expansion Pack content will be available after the main game has been cleared.
*Adventure Expansion Pack bonus 100,000 Berries will be available upon purchase.
*Other content including this product are also available. Take care to not make duplicate purchases.

Xbox Live

ONE PIECE ODYSSEY

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.


132

$59.99

A new RPG from the hugely popular manga and anime series ONE PIECE, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the series!

The famed pirate, Monkey.D.Luffy, better known as Straw Hat Luffy, and his Straw Hat Crew, are sailing across the New World in search of the next island and the next adventure that awaits them.
But during their voyage they are caught in a storm and shipwrecked. They find themselves washed up on a lush tropical island surrounded by constantly raging storms…

Separated from his crew, Luffy sets off on a grand, new adventure to find his friends and escape the island!
Dangerous new enemies, terrifying forces of nature, and more await them!

Play as various members of the Straw Hat Crew in a classic RPG set in the world of the popular ONE PIECE anime!

*In addition to this product, ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Deluxe Edition and other digital content is also available. Take care to not make duplicate purchases.

ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Adventure Expansion Pack + 100,000 Berries

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.


8

$24.99

Additional content to expand the adventures of ONE PIECE ODYSSEY.

Includes:
• Additional Scenario: ONE PIECE Reunion of Memories
• Adventure Expansion Pack Bonus 100,000 Berries
• Ultra Useful Accessory Set

*Images are under development.
*Requires ONE PIECE ODYSSEY base game (sold separately).
*Expansion Pack content will be available after the main game has been cleared.
*Adventure Expansion Pack bonus 100,000 Berries will be available upon purchase.
*Other content including this product are also available. Take care to not make duplicate purchases.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Release Date Announced, Gameplay Revealed

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on October 12. A return to stealth for the franchise, Mirage takes place in the ninth century during Baghdad’s Golden Age, with players guiding Basim from a young street thief to a master Hidden One, eventually becoming the man we see in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

Ubisoft also revealed a new gameplay trailer today, in which fresh features debuted alongside old favorites, with an overall emphasis on stealth, player choice, and parkour. Throwing knives and smoke bombs make their return to the franchise, as do the large-scale choose-your-own-path assassination Black Box missions.

New abilities like Assassin’s Focus let Basim take out a group of guards in an instant, while pole-vaulting lets him traverse rooftops with ease as he makes his getaway. The trailer also provided a glimpse of Fuladh, the Hidden Ones’ Eagle-Master and one of Basim’s key allies in Baghdad.

When Assassin’s Creed Mirage launches worldwide on October 12, players in all parts of the world will have the option to play the game fully in Arabic, with acclaimed Jordanian actor Eyad Nassar voicing Basim in Arabic.

A shorter experience than recent entries in the series, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an homage to the game that started it all. Pre-order now to be one of the first to sneak inside grand palaces, run across sun-kissed rooftops, and leap into conveniently placed piles of hay.

Xbox Live

Assassin’s Creed® Mirage Deluxe Edition

UBISOFT

$59.99

Pre-Order now to get a bonus quest, The Forty Thieves

The Deluxe Edition includes a Prince of Persia–inspired outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons, and more!

Experience the story of Basim, a cunning street thief seeking answers and justice as he navigates the bustling streets of ninth-century Baghdad. Become a deadly Master Assassin and change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.

– Experience a modern take on the iconic features and gameplay that have defined a franchise for 15 years.
– Parkour seamlessly through the city and stealthily take down targets with more visceral assassinations than ever before.
– Explore an incredibly dense and vibrant city whose inhabitants react to your every move, and uncover the secrets of four unique districts.

Internet connection required. Digital artbook and soundtrack will be available upon game release on the official game website.

This game leverages Smart Delivery allowing access to both the Xbox One title and the Xbox Series X|S title.

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