The latest part in the Zombie Derby series, Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows!

This is our first release of the game for Xbox. We approached it with great responsibility and were able to achieve stable gameplay at 4k and 120 fps on Xbox Series X|S, as well as implement various achievements and convenient gamepad controls.

The game combines simple controls with fun gameplay. The player has the ability to press the gas, shoot zombies, turn nitro to the maximum, and adjust the flight angle.

The player is invited to get behind the wheel of one of the available vehicles and go on a track full of various obstacles and a huge number of walking dead. While driving, the player must overcome hilly sections of tracks and crush the infected. The available transport includes cars and trucks, an armored personnel carrier, a school bus, and even a combine harvester. The distance the car travels depends on the driver’s decisions. The player has a machine gun with a limited amount of ammo, so it is important to save ammo and shoot only the most dangerous obstacles. There is a similar situation with nitro – the roads often have precipices and mined areas that can only be passed by using acceleration, so it is always necessary to have a small supply of nitro. In addition, the characteristics of the car itself are important.

The garage opens up another side of the game. To overcome all obstacles and get to the finish line, it is not enough to have the maximum life indicator. The road is set with traps that can be overcome with various abilities of your car. It is necessary to wisely install upgrades or purchase more powerful vehicles.

In addition to the single-player campaign, Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival also features a multiplayer mode where players can compete against each other in real-time races. The multiplayer mode features leaderboards and rankings, allowing players to compete for the top spot.

 Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival appeals to anyone who wants to relax their brains for a while, and enjoy pleasant gameplay, and beautiful pixel graphics. But don’t relax until the end, because there are zombies everywhere!

Get in the driver’s seat and step on the pedal!

Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival

Brinemedia

☆☆☆☆☆
1

★★★★★

$4.99

$4.24

Get it now

Get into the driver’s seat and put the pedal to the metal! The next part in the legendary Zombie Derby series is already here!

Smash your way through hordes of zombies and countless obstacles in a rip-roaring racing arcade. Experience the zombie apocalypse like you’ve never seen it before. Eradicating zombies has never been so colorful, exciting, and engaging before.

Don’t let any zombies snack on your brain!

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Tiny Troopers: Global Ops Deploys Today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
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Attention Troopers! I am Morgan Lean of Epiphany Games and we’re thrilled to announce that our action-packed, twin-stick shooter, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, launches today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Celebrating the return of the Tiny Troopers franchise, Global Ops is a modernizing sequel that has kept all of the elements which made the original games great, while introducing new features and upgrades for a modern audience. In an epic campaign with over 40 missions set across six theaters of war, we have prepared some important intel and mission objectives to aid your deployment. Get ready for some explosive action, where miniature warfare is seen on a global scale!

Mission Objective #1: Lock & Load

Starting off in Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, you will be armed with a pistol as your primary weapon, progressing throughout the story will soon allow you to unlock a lethal arsenal of weaponry from assault rifles to rocket launchers!

Completing a wide-range of objectives within each mission will help you to earn more XP and upgrade your troopers via the HQ. Be sure to frequently check back into the armoury to upgrade your weapons, rank and abilities. Some items are dependent on your trooper’s rank, so the more you rank up – the more items you can unlock!

Mission Objective #2: Adapt and Survive

In Tiny Troopers: Global Ops you will need to tackle lots of objectives such as VIP rescues, elimination missions, search & destroy and wave-based survival! Keep an eye out for hidden objectives throughout the battlefield, completing these will give you bonus XP and may even unlock new costumes from beach wear to chicken suits!

You can style your Trooper from head to toe in the barracks, with a wide range of clothing options from astronauts to clowns. Not sure where to start on unlocking new costumes? Try clicking on the arcade machine in the HQ for an “egg-citing” surprise.

Mission Objective #3: Join Forces in Co-Operative Multiplayer Action

Team-up in cooperative play with up to four players in online cross-pay or couch co-op. Compete in the global leaderboards where squads can combine specialist abilities such as airstrikes, drones, stim packs and reinforcements, making overwhelming the opposition that much easier!

Mission Objective #4: Disrupt Enemy Intel

Your supervillain enemies are causing chaos on a global level. They are well-equipped, organized and ready for a fight. Throughout your missions you will encounter the Troopers’ deadliest foes yet, but do not fear – if your teammates take too much damage on the battlefield, simply revive them. But be warned, if a Trooper is left behind during a mission – they will be gone for good!

Mission Objective #5: Most Importantly… Have Fun!

We are so proud to be releasing Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, a fast-paced, arcade twin stick shooter, taking players across the globe to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies. Whether you are leading your elite squad of battle-hardened specialists through an epic campaign alone, or battling alongside a group of friends, we can’t wait to see you on the battlefield and ascending the leaderboards troopers!   

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops

Wired Productions, Kukouri Mobile Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆
2

★★★★★

$19.99

Get it now

Global Warfare!

Attention! The Tiny Troopers are BACK in Global Ops, a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter!

Your mission? Lead an elite squad of battle hardened specialists through an epic campaign of 40+ missions across 6 theatres of war!
Take your troopers into explosive battles through scorching deserts – dense, sweltering jungles and the coldest of frozen tundras!

Multiplayer Crossplay!

Join forces with up to four players online with full cross platform play! Whether you’re PC or console, you can battle solo or go online with 2 to 4 Unit Squads! Featuring global leaderboards, you’ll be able to combine your specialist abilities including airstrikes, drones, stim packs and reinforcements to overwhelm the opposition! If you’re not ready to deploy online, grab 2 to 4 friends in local co-op mode!

Lock & Load!

Gear up with a lethal arsenal of weaponry including rifles, rocket launchers, flamethrowers and assault shotguns, or get to the chopper and mount up on heavy machine guns to lay waste to your enemies!

Rank Up!

Complete objectives and earn XP to upgrade your troopers’ weapons, rank, and abilities in HQ. Customize their appearance with new uniforms, heads, skin tones and accessories, or increase their survivability and effectiveness in battle!

Enemy Intel

Your enemies are well equipped, organised and ready for a fight! Encounter the Troopers deadliest foes yet, with advanced AI controlling hordes of drones, insurgents and PMC’s – alongside intense boss battles!

Adapt and Survive

Troopers always answer the call of duty! Tackle a wide range of objectives including VIP rescues, elimination missions, search & destroy and wave based survival!

Adapt on the battlefield with additional side and hidden objectives to discover and complete!

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Some of my earliest memories include watching my dad play as Master Chief in Halo: Combat Evolved. My brother and I would hide behind the couch to sneak a peek at the super soldiers and aliens in battle, which my mother thought might be too much for our young eyes. But it left an impression on me.  When I was a little older, I dropped into battle with my customized Spartan, who had pink armor and a unicorn banner, right alongside my brother. 

Even though gaming is one of my passions, I struggled to find gamer friends at the all-girls school I attended. Aside from an occasional party game session, gaming just didn’t seem like a way I could connect with my friends. As a girl, I didn’t identify with the perceived competitive, macho culture that was associated with gamers at the time. Few games were marketed toward girls, and most of them involved pets or brand name dolls. While I enjoyed those games too, I also wanted to experience RPGs, first-person shooters, and action-adventure games where I could be the hero. One of my brothers, though, got to enjoy Halo LAN Parties with his friends. He got Xbox Live and played with online friends, too. I was envious that I couldn’t share that same experience with my friends.

I’m grateful, though, that the industry has changed to be more inviting and inclusive of all people. I’ve worked with Microsoft for five years and landed this amazing role with Xbox working as a Senior Product Manager with the Xbox Store. I’m proud to be part of an organization that continues to evolve to increase diverse representation in its game collection and among game creators. I also find fulfillment in teaching computer science to high school students as part of the Microsoft TEALS program, which pairs industry volunteers with teachers to impart curriculum to them in a sustainable way. It means so much to me to see women increasingly represented in those classes and serve as a role model to those interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) careers.    

Halo was the first game I experienced which allowed me to customize my character to represent me in some way. Even still when I play a game, whether it is Disney Dreamlight Valley, Fortnite, or Animal Crossing, I enjoy customizing my character’s appearance, gear, and skins. Having that representation creates an emotional connection for me that makes me want to turn on my console, grab a cozy blanket, and return to my favorite games over and over again.

In honor of women, and especially women who enjoy gaming, here are a few ways that Team Xbox is uplifting and supporting women this year.

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Gaming and Impact with Microsoft Rewards

Microsoft Rewards members can earn and donate points to organizations supporting women with Xbox. The organizations below will be featured on console throughout March:

• Girls Who Code: Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in tech by equipping students who identify as girls or nonbinary with the necessary computing skills to pursue 21st century opportunities. (Canada, UK, and US)
• Games & Online Harassment Hotline (via Feminist Frequency): The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline. This Hotline was created specifically for the gaming community. Whether you’re a player, a developer, a streamer, a competitor — any part of this community — they are here for you, whether that means offering emotional support or finding the referrals and resources that you need. (US)
• Women in Games International: Women in Games International works to cultivate resources such as advanced knowledge sharing, access to technology, and actionable mentorship programs to normalize diversity in the games industry through increased representation. (Global)
• National Center for Transgender Equality: NCTE advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice. (US)

Xbox gamers can earn Microsoft Rewards points in various ways, such as playing or purchasing games after downloading the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox. Earn points and redeem them for real rewards. Join us today and donate through Xbox. 

Discover

Artist Tacha P Shares Her Vision of Womanhood and Gaming through her Xbox Logo Design

My work is focused on conceptualizing the realms of digital and physical experiences through immersive visuals, and I often take inspiration from the gaming community, especially in character development and world-building. It’s an honor to be part of Women’s History Month celebrations at Xbox and share a design concept inspired by growth, dreams, and stepping out one’s comfort zone without necessarily knowing the outcome.

The idea of womanhood fueled my creativity here, and specifically, choosing to see the beauty that exists everywhere in the world – even places you’ve never been, or within feelings not yet tapped into. This is personal to me as I know that the path lies ahead, yet the destination is unclear. Spiritually, I feel a distinct connection to my future that fuels my own growth. In the piece, golden rays highlight the controller, signifying the positivity brought into the world by the gaming community. Meanwhile, abstract shapes and larger-than-life objects invite us to dream big and know that we hold the power to shape our own destinies.

Check out more of Tacha’s work at HotSupply.

Xbox Sponsoring First-Ever All Women’s Valorant Team to Compete on a National Stage at the CECC

Xbox is partnering with EportsU and Paidia Gaming to provide women gamers with opportunities for competition, greater visibility and access to experts in the gaming field, as well as deliver content that celebrates high achievement, inclusivity, and positive play. This activation includes three gaming events and two content series, designed to spotlight collegiate women gamers as well as up and coming female shoutcasters. This groundbreaking partnership concludes with sending the first ever women’s team and two new female shoutcasters to the national Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) in Texas this May. 

Find out more about how you can follow and support the women on their ‘road to nationals’ journey in the following events and content series:

• Competitive national, collegiate Valorant qualifying tournament with colleges participating across the United States and Canada.
• Finals at the Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup (CECC) in Texas, which runs May 5 to May 7, 2023.
• Women’s Matchmaking Season, a separate national competition for women gamers, with top two teams competing at CECC Texas.
• “Road to CECC” will highlight participating teams as they prepare for competition in Texas.
• “Cast This” will focus on discovering and developing budding shoutcasting talent.

Xbox Women’s History Month Affirmation Deck

Regardless of where they are in their careers, the women that work across the entire organization of Microsoft are essential and integral to our mission, success, and culture. In support of the talented women who work at Xbox, we collected affirmations and quotes that inspire us and our personal journeys. We created this interactive Xbox Affirmations Deck for you to download or the Xbox Affirmations Deck for you to print. We encourage you to use these cards as part of your self-care routine, to meditate on these words, and to set a positive tone for your day.  

Women’s History Month 2023: Xbox Ambassadors Share Their Stories

The Xbox Ambassadors community is made up of diverse gamers from around the world and we love to amplify and highlight the voices of these players. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we asked select Xbox Ambassador Community Champions what it means to them to be a woman in gaming.

Here’s a sneak peek from our Q&A with Xbox Ambassadors BlondiebutGeeky and oOGingerAleOo.

What is your favorite memory as a woman in gaming?

“I would have to say when a younger female gamer came to me and thanked me for helping them. While we look at each other as all gamers, it is nice to be some kind of a role model for younger women.” – oOGingerAleOo, Xbox Ambassador

From your perspective, what does the future look like for women in gaming?

“I think it looks very promising. Ever growing. With more women in the industry, from game developers to hundreds of other roles. Women will be a part of every avenue and making the gaming space bigger and brighter. I watch how the narrative of games has expanded, grabbing the attention of women, and turning them into gamers. Programs like STEM and Women in Games are encouraging women to explore fields they might not normally gravitate towards. Empowerment like this is making huge differences in the growth of women in gaming and technology. We need to raise the awareness and have more conversations about representation for women in gaming.” – BlondiebutGeeky, Xbox Ambassador

Visit the Xbox Ambassadors Community Blog to see the full story!

The Xbox Ambassador community is also celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of XA Missions that feature games with powerful women. Play, share, and discuss your favorite games by becoming an Xbox Ambassador today!

Play

Explore Games Featuring Powerful Women and Games Created by Women

Women have been a huge part of innovative technology since the beginning and the history of video games is no different. Not only have women been involved in the creation of games every step of the way, but studies are showing more and more that women play and enjoy games as much as men do. Since seeing ourselves represented is so important, we want to showcase that powerful can mean many things, from being able to take on a horde of enemies to being able to practice empathy for others.​

During March and beyond, we are highlighting games that bring focus to powerful women protagonists and games created by women. These collections are available on The Microsoft Stores on Xbox, Windows, and within the Game Pass mobile app year-round as part of our ongoing work to create more inclusive gaming ecosystems and elevate content that resonates with communities.

Featured titles within the collections on the Microsoft Stores on Xbox and Windows, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass include:

• Signalis (Available with Xbox Game Pass and Rated M) – Created by Yuri Stern and Barbara Wittman, this artistic take on survival horror follows the story of a humanoid android, Elster, on a quest to find her missing partner, Ariane. Discover terrifying secrets, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures all while searching for lost love in a dystopian solar system. ​

• The Walking Dead: Michonne (Available with Xbox Game Pass and Rated M) – Haunted by her past, this game explores the trauma from the devastating loss and difficult decisions that the resilient character, Michonne, had to endure in order to survive the zombie apocalypse on her own. Nichole Martinez, Meghan Thornton, Erica Harrell, and Desirée Proctor were all contributing writers for this deeply emotional mini-series. ​

• A Plague Tale: Requiem (Available with Xbox Game Pass and Rated M) – Take on the role of Amicia, the intelligent protector of her cursed younger brother, Hugo, in this heartrending sequel to A Plague Tale: Innocence. Embark on a journey to find a new home in a twisted world of supernatural forces and figure out just how far Amicia is willing to go in order to save her brother. ​

• Cities: Skylines Remastered (Available with Xbox Game Pass) – Originally brought to us from lead designer Karoliina Korppoo, this city building game has now released a remastered edition for console. The latest edition provides the opportunity for bigger and more beautiful cities. This game encourages creativity and self-expression by allowing players to design a city of their dreams while managing the ever-changing demands of thousands of citizens. ​

• Gears 5 (Available with Xbox Game Pass and Rated M) – As the first woman protagonist of this iconic franchise, Kait Diaz is on a mission to uncover the origins of the Locust Horde. Kait not only battles her way bravely through swarms of enemies, but also endures disturbing visions that inevitably help her get the answers she seeks. Experience Kait’s journey of self-discovery as she learns her family’s true history.​

New Gamerpics, Profile Theme, Wallpaper and Avatar Items to Celebrate Women’s History

In partnership with women communities at Xbox, we’re introducing a new gamerpic, profile theme, wallpapers and avatar items! The gamerpic and profile theme will be available on console and the Xbox PC app. Get your avatar items and wallpaper items here. Content is subject to availability by country.

Tune In

Xbox Plays Livestreaming

Every Monday during the month of March, the Xbox Plays team will be spotlighting some of our favorite women streamers and inviting them to take over the Xbox Twitch Channel in celebration of Women’s History Month! Tune in and catch all the action on Twitch.tv/Xbox!

March 6

• Atiyana playing Disney Dreamlight Valley (11am PT)
• Ashlinaa playing Disney Dreamlight Valley (3pm PT)

March 13

• Emme playing Disney Dreamlight Valley (11am PT)
• TacticalGramma playing Call of Duty Warzone 2 (3pm PT)

March 20

• Laelindra playing Disney Dreamlight Valley (11am PT)
• Bettynixx playing Disney Dreamlight Valley (3pm PT)

March 27

• Blushi playing Minecraft (11am PT)
• OathxX playing Halo Infinite (3pm PT)

Her reign is built on a mountain of bone. Dead by Daylight’s latest Killer is The Skull Merchant, a ruthless apex hunter driven to pursue prey worthy of her talents.

After years of experimentation, she has finally perfected her deadliest tool: Drones, designed to observe and track any Survivor in its vicinity. Meticulously handcrafted using the skulls of her many victims, these grotesque combinations of bone and metal cast an oppressive shadow.

To effectively master this Killer, you must be prepared to set traps, analyze key points of interest, and capitalize on emboldened Survivors. While The Skull Merchant comes with three Character Perks – Game Afoot, Thwack!,and Leverage – this guide is focused on her Power and how to use it.

The Drone Zone

The Skull Merchant’s Power, Eyes to the Sky, allows her to position multiple Drones in places of her choosing. Some potential places could be around Generators, Hex Totems, or areas that may see heavy travel. You will also have a Radar device, which will allow you to track the location of Survivors under certain circumstances.

Once a Drone has been placed, it enters Active Mode and detects Survivors within its surrounding radius. Note that will you be Undetectable while in this radius, and any Survivor that enters it will be revealed on your Radar. While inside the Active Zone, the Drone will gradually Lock-On to that Survivor, revealing their exact location through Killer Instinct. They will also become Exposed.

If several seconds pass and no Survivor enters the radius while the Drone is in Active Mode, the Drone will switch to Scouting Mode. While in Scouting Mode, the Drone will slowly rotate to catch Survivors in its line of sight. It’s far safer for a Survivor to approach during this time, provided they can avoid the Drone’s rotating sightlines. Should the Drone detect them however, it will immediately enter Active Mode.

Once you place your Drones, you’ll have the ability to recall them or manually set them to Active Mode, though you cannot force a Drone to return to Scouting Mode. Consider using this if you predict that a Survivor is attempting to approach and disable a Drone, though you’ll have to primarily trust your instinct on this one. Remember, the more Survivors actively stressing about Drones, the better.

Key Placements

One of The Skull Merchant’s biggest strengths is her ability to keep tabs of Survivor locations. When you first spawn into a Trial, remember that Survivors will generally spawn at a considerable distance. As the Skull Merchant does not have cross-Map mobility to effectively disrupt their early game plans, you should try to get into a mindset of predicting their future actions.

While you make your approach, you’ll notice several Generators that have yet to be touched – the closer together they are, the better. These are ideal areas to station a Drone, as Survivors will eventually make their way toward those Generators. From there, they will have to choose whether to ignore the Drone and commit to the Generator, build progress to become Exposed and revealed through Killer Instinct, or attempt to disable the Drone and receive a Claw Trap.

Claw Trap: Whenever a Survivor successfully hacks and disables one of your Drones, they will receive a Claw Trap. When a Survivor receives a Claw Trap, their location will be trackable on your Radar until the Trap’s battery dies.

Because Drones create such a perilous zone for Survivors, it’s effective to widen the scope of your web by placing multiple. That way, you maximize the possibility of a favourable outcome. You’ll either end up targeting an Exposed Survivor or gain the ability to track a Claw Trapped Survivor on your radar. It may happen that a Claw Trapped Survivor attempts to draw you away to an inconvenient location – in that case, it’s up to you to decide whether taking that chase is worth it.

At the end of the day, The Skull Merchant is a Killer who specializes in trap placement, so don’t be discouraged if you lose a few Generators in the early game.

Drones and Radar

Dealing with all these Drones can feel overwhelming – especially when your initial placements prove ineffective, and you’re left improvising on the fly. Drones can have significant value in a chase, especially when you’re pursuing a Survivor around a complex loop with limited line-of-sight.

Not only will their exact location eventually be revealed by Killer Instinct if they remain in the Drone’s Active Zone, but you’ll also get the immediate benefit of becoming Undetectable. That means you won’t have to worry about hiding your Red Stain, and Survivors will have a harder time gauging your location.

As for your Radar – remember, you have it for a reason, so use it to obtain crucial information on Survivor whereabouts. The leftmost light informs you where you can place a Drone, while the rightmost one informs you when a Survivor is inside a Drone’s Active Zone. The Radar will remain unlit when your Power is on Cooldown. Keep an eye on those visual signals!

The Skull Merchant is all about control, and you’ll soon find that an effective setup can lead to some truly merciless results. The Skull Merchant is now available in Dead by Daylight’s Tools of Torment Chapter on Xbox.

Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆
1332

★★★★★

$29.99

$14.99

Get it now

Xbox Game Pass

Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.

Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.

This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.

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The latest entry in the Guilty Gear series, Guilty Gear -Strive-, is now available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows!

Xbox is no stranger to fighting games and we are excited to rejoin this passionate community. Even better, Xbox Game Pass allows gamers to pick up new and exciting titles with incredible ease, and with Guilty Gear -Strive- coming to Xbox and Game Pass, this is a match made in heaven (or hell).

With revolutionary graphics, an intense story mode, online multiplayer pitting players from all over the world against each other, and more, Guilty Gear -Strive- provides the cutting edge of the fighting game experience. And now you can experience it for yourself on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows!

The Cutting Edge of Fighting Games

Guilty Gear -Strive- has received such awards as The Game Awards 2021 Best Fighting Game and 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Fighting Game of the Year for its balance of ease of entry and the deep game mechanics Guilty Gear is known for!

A Smooth Online Experience for Players Across the World

A balance between accessibility for players new to Guilty Gear and the gameplay that defines the series. Step onto the stage of intense battle, from the exciting stage wall break system, to the deep game mechanics designed to bring out the strategy unique to fighting games, to the rollback netcode allowing players far apart to enjoy smooth online matches!

The Story Comes to a Climax!

Guilty Gear -Strive- brings more than just matches with its next generation visuals, further evolved down to the smallest details and hardly distinguishable from hand-drawn anime. Don’t miss the hefty Story Mode delving into the deep world of Guilty Gear.

The in-depth story of Guilty Gear has been told across more than 20 years. Now, the many interconnected fates of the cast come to a conclusion! What shocking truth awaits them?

Guilty Gear -Strive- brings jaw-dropping visuals, incredibly fun head-to-head combat, and a blistering hard rock soundtrack to Xbox. The game has been optimized for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows, bringing the performance you expect on the platform you love. We look forward to seeing the many Xbox gamers jumping online with some of the best netcode around and showing the world that they too are ready to ROCK!

Take this chance to play Guilty Gear -Strive- with your friends and family!

Guilty Gear -Strive-

ARC SYSTEM WORKS

☆☆☆☆☆
95

★★★★★

$39.99

Get it now

PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Amazing graphics and animations! New revolution in fighting games!

[Game Contents]
“Guilty Gear -Strive-“ is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Guilty Gear fighting game franchise. Created by Daisuke Ishiwatari and developed by Arc System Works, “Guilty Gear -Strive-“ upholds the series’ reputation for groundbreaking hybrid 2D/3D cell-shaded graphics and intense, rewarding gameplay.

There is a fully voiced story mode diving deep into the Guilty Gear universe, new characters joining fan favorites, and robust rollback net code.

◆Amazing Graphics and Animations
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “Guilty Gear -Strive-“. The new artistic direction and improve character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!

◆New Revolution in Fighting Games!
Guilty Gear -Strive- brings a number of new and innovative game play mechanics designed to allow players new to the series to quickly learn the fundamentals while maintaining the deep, creative gameplay Guilty Gear is praised for. New additions to the series such as a wall-breaking mechanic will allow for new and exciting approaches to battle.

◆The fate of the universe will be determined…
The story of Guilty Gear, spanning over 20 years, will finally come to a conclusion in “Guilty Gear -Strive-“. The trials and tribulations of the series’ heroes and villains will finally be resolved. Discover the astonishing truth awaiting at the end of all things.

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Everyone has a favorite color, something that speaks to you unlike any other. At Xbox, we’re quite partial to green. That’s why we are excited to announce the Xbox Wireless Controller – Velocity Green, which sports our signature green color. This is the newest addition to our line of colorful wireless controllers, joining fan favorites like Shock Blue, Pulse Red, Deep Pink, and Electric Volt. The Velocity Green wireless controller comes with all the features you need to elevate your game and adds a vibrant pop of color to your gaming experience.

The benefits of the Velocity Green wireless controller go beyond aesthetics, as this generation of Xbox controllers are packed with game-changing features. This includes textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back case for added control. The hybrid D-pad provides accurate yet familiar input, and up to 40 hours of battery life allows you to play uninterrupted for long periods of time, making gaming sessions more satisfying. Attach your favorite headset using the 3.5mm jack to chat with friends or get further immersed in the action.  Share with your friends your best clips and highlights using the dedicated Share button, which can be customized to record or take screenshots using the Xbox Accessories App. While on the Accessories app, you can customize your controller even further with button remapping and create custom controller profiles. Feel free to take your controller beyond the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, with Bluetooth technology that allows for wireless gaming on your PC and mobile devices.

If you’re looking to round out your setup in a stylish way, consider the Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand – Velocity Green. This charging dock makes for a perfect place to store your controller and ensures that you have enough battery charge to jump right into gameplay without interruption.

Dress to impress with the Xbox Icon Collection Velocity Green Hoodie from the Xbox Gear Shop. Inspired by the new Velocity Green wireless controller with a dash of added luck, this new Velocity Green hoodie is sure to make your squad green with envy.

The Xbox Wireless Controller – Velocity Green is available worldwide for $64.99 USD ERP. Check your local retailer for product availability in your region. For more product details, visit Xbox.com.  

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It’s been almost five years since Sea of Thieves launched on March 20, 2018, and we’re planning on celebrating the momentous milestone in true style! Starting today, an amazing array of activities, bonuses and swag will be on offer for keen corsairs to collect as they set sail throughout the month of March.

All the details were announced on this evening’s stream, recorded at Rare’s on-site tavern – so if you’d like to catch up on the reveal as it happened, please head over to our YouTube channel for the full unveiling. However, for those of you who might appreciate a word-based whistle-stop tour through March’s seafaring schedule, we can help you out with all the key dates to mark in your calendar now.

Marauder’s Medley

Today saw the kickoff of the Marauder’s Medley Event, with Challenges that revisit updates and additions from Sea of Thieves’ last five years over the course of 10 days. Drop in regularly to complete Goals and unlock cosmetics, and enjoy being taken on a greatest hits tour of some of Sea of Thieves’ most memorable updates.

A Cornucopia of Cosmetics

Joining in with the festivities may be its own reward, but just in case you still need a little push, all players who sail the seas from March 17–22 (10am UTC) will also be awarded the celebratory Lustrous Legend Figurehead.

Players swinging by the Emporium to spend their Ancient Coins will find that their currency travels a little further too, as there’s a huge discount sale active from March 17–28 – including some classic ship sets, costumes, weapons and Sea of Thieves: A Pirate’s Life items. Visitors to the Emporium can also pick up a Down the Hatch Emote for free during this sale!

Twitch Perfect

Anyone hoping to grab more free gear should head on over to their Sea of Thieves Twitch stream of choice from March 16–20. Just a few hours of viewing will help pad out your cosmetic chests nicely, with a suite of sought-after skins available throughout this period. Before you tune in to any participating streamer, just make sure you’ve got your Twitch account linked to guarantee your goodies making it to your pirate safely.

Sea of Thieves: Voyage of a Lifetime

On the anniversary itself, March 20, we’ll be premiering a feature-length documentary about the journey of Sea of Thieves from inception through to today. Featuring previously unseen footage and a candid look at the highs and lows of Sea of Thieves’ development and release, this honest and in-depth doc pulls back the curtain and shows the game’s evolution in the most detailed and raw way it’s ever been discussed.

Community Weekend

The heart of Sea of Thieves has always been its community, so we can’t let an anniversary pass by without a chance to celebrate our pirates during a Community Weekend from March 25–27! Double the length of regular Community events, this special weekend comes with the promise of big multipliers, exclusive login bonuses like the gold and black Community Day flag and Baker’s Barrel Disguise Emote, and a free Pirate Legend Voyage for all who log in while the event is active.

Not only that, but if our players successfully push us to Community Emissary Grade Five, Ancient Skeletons will appear more frequently within the game while the event is still live. These special skellies will have 50m Ancient Coins to hand out before their appearances start to slow once more – so be quick off the mark to ensure you can capitalize! There’ll be more on how this event will work closer to the time, so please keep your eyes peeled for the particulars.

Sea of Thieves Season Nine

While the first half of today’s stream focused on how we’re celebrating the journey so far, the second half focused on the future of Sea of Thieves – namely Season Nine, which will release on March 16. To close out the stream’s shenanigans, the Season Nine Content Update trailer premiered, giving players a full preview of what to expect from the next few months on the seas:

Season Nine’s headlines include a high-value loot item named the Chest of Fortune, which brings its own new Commendations and cosmetics. Players can also expect linked changes to Reaper’s Chests, new Voyages for Captains and Pirate Legends, World Events being better balanced based on crew size and much, much more – including 100 more levels of Seasonal progression for players to work through and earn rewards by raising Renown!

Community feedback has fuelled a lot of Season Nine’s changes and updates, with improvements coming to harpooning treasure, the introduction of a food radial menu and seagulls circling the loot from sunken player ships. Reapers will no longer be able to run into the Devil’s Shroud to make their treasures inaccessible, with loot from these out-of-bounds running ships now spawning to a safer spot nearby – a fairer outcome for chasing crews.

We’ll be revealing more about Season Nine in a Deep Dive video soon, with our developers spilling the beans on new features and their design intent, so make sure you’re subscribed to the Sea of Thieves YouTube channel to catch that when it lands! However, for now, we’re thrilled to be offering such an exciting month for sailors old and new – we’ll see you on the seas!

Find Out More

For more information on the latest Sea of Thieves update, including full release notes, visit the Sea of Thieves website. The update is available for free to all Sea of Thieves players who have bought the game on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC or via Steam, or players who have access to it with Xbox Game Pass. Simply download and install the latest Sea of Thieves update to get access.

New to Sea of Thieves? Find out about the latest free content updates on our What’s New page, get familiar with Who’s Who or pick up some gameplay tips from our Pirate Academy, which provides invaluable information on topics ranging from sailing to swordplay as you prepare for your maiden voyage. Learn more about Sea of Thieves here, or join the ongoing adventure at www.seaofthieves.com where you can embark on an epic journey with one of gaming’s most welcoming communities!

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About the game
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose.

Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?

A vast open world
Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands, sunken ships and mysterious artefacts. Take on quests to hunt for lost treasure, seek out cursed Skeleton Captains or gather valuable cargo for the Trading Companies. Go hunting and fishing or choose from hundreds of optional goals and side-quests.

Unforgettable stories
Play through the Tall Tales to experience Sea of Thieves’ unique take on a story-driven campaign. With 11 tales to play through across two epic storylines, these immersive and cinematic quests provide around 30 hours of the ultimate pirate fantasy.

Become Legend
On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?

A game that’s always growing
With five major expansions and almost a year’s worth of monthly updates, Sea of Thieves is a service-based game that is continually growing and evolving. Check back each month to see what new content has been added.

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It’s time to play some games! Paradox Interactive announced three new titles and more exciting content at the Paradox Announcement Show 2023.

We have been working on some exciting projects for some time and today, with our Announcement Show sponsored by Xbox, we finally shared them all with our fans! Nine new content releases, including full games and expansions for titles in the Paradox catalog.

In case you missed it, you can watch the Paradox Announcement show here!

Let’s start from the beginning, as we kicked off our Announcement Show with The Lamplighters League, an original game created by Seattle-based Harebrained Schemes, featuring globetrotting pulp adventure and strategic turn-based combat set in an alternate, stylish 1930s.

The next big update we reserved for our beloved Crusader Kings III. Alexander Oltner, the Game Director of Crusader Kings III, joined us in the studio to talk about the next expansion, “Tours and Tournaments”, which adds new actions and adventures for characters, with new ways to gain prestige at home and abroad!

The team at Paradox Tinto, our studio in Sitges, Spain, came to visit us in Stockholm to tell us more about Europa Universalis IV: Domination. In this new expansion pack, many of the most popular and powerful nations are getting updated mission trees and other historical details, in an add-on with truly global reach: it’s time to change history once again!

Talking about ever-evolving scenarios, alternate stories, and looming dangers, we invited the Game Director of Surviving the Aftermath to share some interesting details about their last expansion “Rebirth.” Thanks to terraforming, it seems that with this expansion your colonists can finally see the light at the end of the Aftermath!

In our Announcement Show, we wanted to celebrate the 8th Anniversary of Cities: Skylines coming up on March 10. But we didn’t do just that…we also took the next step for the franchise and announced Cities: Skylines II!

Much more happened during the show, we also shared updates for Stellaris and Age of Wonders, so, let’s go back and rewatch the whole thing! 2023 is going to be memorable and we can’t wait to see you creating your own stories with our games.

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

Great New Games Spotlight has officially kicked off and we’re excited to bring you a ton of games every week for the next six weeks — more than 100+ new games will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One between February 28 and April 10 – and if you spend $50 on eligible games and movies, you can receive 2,500 Microsoft Rewards points! Get more details here.

Romancelvania – March 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Take a bite into Romancelvania, a darkly comic genre mashup, combining side-scrolling action and tongue-in-cheek romance into one completely absurd and unforgettable adventure. Play as a lovelorn, brooding Drac who, after a century of moping around post-heartbreak, is thrown into a monster reality-dating show, hosted by the Grim Reaper.

Sentry Paragon – March 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

In this isometric action game where enemies are coming at you in droves, try to defend yourself and survive against the growing and strengthening threat by making the right strategy and moves.

Caverns of Mars: Recharged – March 8

Descend into tunnels beneath the surface of Mars in a mad dash to destroy the reactor and furthest depths of the enemy’s base. Dodge debris, clear out obstacles, and blast enemies, all while conserving ammunition as you descend at high speed into enemy territory.

Cions of Vega – March 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Guide a father as he searches the countryside and a mysterious cult-like town in hopes of bringing his daughter home. Accompanied by his brother, Logan, you’ll need to search for notes, drawings, keys, and other clues along the way.

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse – March 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Originally released in Japan in 2008 as the fourth game in the Fatal Frame series, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse returns for current-gen platforms with upgraded graphics along with new modes and costumes. After returning to Rogetsu Isle following a supernatural event when they were younger, a group of teenagers will learn to rely on the Camera Obscura, a camera with the power to capture and seal away unthinkable horrors, as they attempt to discover the truth of their haunting past.

KartRider: Drift – March 8

KartRider: Drift is coming to Xbox with free-to-play online cross-platform kart racing and deep customization. Race in a variety of modes on different tracks with players across the globe in this latest entry to the KartRider series.

Monster Energy Supercross 6 – March 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Mud, sweat, fun and adrenaline: find the rider in you and jump into the action with Monster Energy Supercross 6. Live all the emotions of the Monster Energy Supercross 2022 Championship with the official bikes, riders, and tracks. Take advantage of the wide range of settings to customize every detail of your game experience, freely choosing the amount of realism and riding ease.

Super Arcade Football – March 8

A fast-paced football game where you don’t get to catch your breath. With simple controls that let anyone pick up and play, online and local multiplayer, and more, every match is sure to grab your attention from kick-off until the final whistle.

Super Arcade Racing – March 8

A retro-inspired racing game with an intriguing story, online and local multiplayer, and more than 80 unique tracks with full car customization.

Zapling Bygone – March 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Play as an alien hive-mind who murders bosses, steals their abilities, and wears their skulls. Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls. Make every inch of the alien planet your playground as you learn its secrets and use them to your advantage.

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos – March 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Play as Pseudo, a master of martial arts who lives as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you cross paths with the Boy, a small creature whose mysterious powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts, you decide to protect him, unaware that much greater forces are involved.

Figment 2: Creed Valley – March 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Nightmares have shattered the Moral Compass, making The Mind unable to function properly. Dusty and his ever-optimistic sidekick, Piper, must travel to Creed Valley, where The Mind’s ideals are formed to restore peace. A journey filled with musical showdowns and mind-bending puzzles await in this action-adventure game set in the human mind.

Papetura – March 9

Papetura is a labor of love and a love letter to both the craft of paper modeling and to old-school adventure games. Let the game transport you into a world of imagination and immerse yourself fully in paper fantasy as the soft and fragile music of Floex sets the mood for your journey.

Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home – March 9

A 2.5D adventure platformer that immerses the player in a deep, emotional plot, and lets them explore new planets and interact with alien civilizations. A story about self-exploration, transformation, and understanding of the world around us.

Transport Fever 2: Console Edition – March 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water, and air. Provide the world with the transport infrastructure it needs and make a fortune with custom-made transport services. Carry people on their way to work or play and be the reason cities grow and thrive.

Titanium Hound – March 9

A retro-looking cyberpunk game where you pilot a huge and agile exoskeleton to crush hordes of crazed security drones and abominations while working to uncover a global conspiracy.

Volley Pals – March 9

Simplified arcade volleyball where you hit the ball and pass it to your opponent’s field. However, in Volley Pals, you can also do many other interesting things including but not limited to: invading your opponent’s area, using your opponent’s service before they do, increasing the height of the net, playing rock/paper/scissors, and various other things.

Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival – March 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Get in the driver’s seat and put the pedal to the metal! Smash your way through hordes of zombies and countless obstacles in a rip-roaring racing arcade. Experience the zombie apocalypse like you’ve never seen it before.

EvilUP – March 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

An adventure for roguelike and RPG fans. Fight with bloodthirsty monsters, explore the dark corners of the labyrinths, and improve your skills and character development with challenging quests, various equipment, numerous types of enemies, and random generation of levels that will make your every attempt unique.

Flashout 3 – March 10

Take part in an exciting, head-to-head fight to the finish in Flashout 3, featuring ultra-fast ships, loops, jumps, and razor-sharp turns! Test your skills on the most impressive sci-fi racing tracks and try not to fall behind by unleashing rockets, guns, bombs, and mines to help you level your competition.

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