• Critically acclaimed RPG Grandia HD Collection is out now.
• Two timeless adventures with iconic casts of characters.
• E nhanced UI, visual improvements to cinematic videos, updated language support, and more.

I am excited to announce that the remaster of the classic role-playing series, Grandia HD Collection, has launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! Whether you are returning to these iconic games or entering these worlds for the first time, the series’ dynamic attack system, rewarding magic and skill progression, and immersive storylines offer dozens of hours of heroic adventures. 

Getting You up to Speed on All Things Grandia

The Grandia HD Collection brings two role-playing games that have defined the genre for decades to come to contemporary audiences.

Grandia 

Grandia follows Justin, a young adventurer who fatefully inherits a magic stone and thus sets out to uncover the mysteries of a lost civilization. In his search, he attracts all types of attention. Some good, in that he meets other adventurers who aid him along on his quest. However, some are bad, like the Garlyle Forces who work to keep him from unraveling the truth of the past.

Meet the Crew

Justin – Driven by his curious and fearless nature, Justin often dives headfirst into situations without thinking. He possesses the mysterious Spirit Stone—an artifact passed down through his family—which plays a pivotal role in his adventures.

Sue – Justin’s childhood friend from the town of Parm. She often joins him on his misadventures, bringing to them her courageous optimism and unexpected maturity that balances out Justin’s impulsiveness. She is almost always accompanied by her flying ball of fluff Puffy, who is as mysterious as he is adorable!

Feena – The most well-traveled of the bunch, Feena has an independent spirit and impressive skillset that garners the respect of those around her, especially Justin. As the journey unfolds, players delve deeper into her multifaceted character and mysterious past.

Grandia II

Grandia II acquaints us with Ryudo, a Geohound who does odd jobs to get money alongside his loyal eagle companion, Skye. One fateful day, he receives a request from the Church of Granas to serve as a bodyguard to one Elena, Songstress of Granas. Together, they bring out pieces of each other that neither of them knew existed amidst their journey to rid the world of Evil in the form of Valmar, God of Darkness.

Meet The Crew

Ryudo – A mercenary with a tough exterior and noble heart. He takes on various jobs for money—despite the moral implications—and is accompanied by his trusted bird companion, Skye.

Elena – The epitome of innocence and purity, Elena’s world is opened wide when she begins to journey alongside Ryudo.

Millenia – Uninhibited, playful, and mischievous, Millenia is a force to be reckoned with. Her origins and the nature of her existence cause her relationship with the party to take many interesting and unexpected turns.

Key Destinations

On your journey, you’re bound to visit many enticing cities. Here are just a few of the places you will come across on your travels:

Grandia

• Port City of Parm – Our protagonist Justin’s hometown. The century of adventurers has ended, and the century of the industrial revolution has begun. Once a port of departure for adventurers, Parm City has now developed into a metropolis with two faces, the birthplace of modern industry and a center of trade. This city, where the pleasant sea breeze and the smell of coal coexist peacefully, is full of bright energy of residents striving for a better tomorrow. Order in this city is protected by the Garlyle Force, the Industrial Foundation’s private army. As a port city, Parm’s main food source is fish; the city is comprised mainly of metal houses with sparse vegetation.

• Gumbo – A charming village facing the Sea of Mermaids located in a volcanic region with an everlasting summer climate. The land of love with a beautiful emerald green sea, white sand coastline, and many frogs. This is truly a place of relaxation, especially for young lovers. However, a dragon settled on the top of the volcano and began absorbing the volcano’s power, subsequently cooling the surrounding area.

Grandia II

• Cyrum Kingdom – A vast colorful kingdom that finds itself along the coast. In the center of this kingdom sits Cyrum Castle, the key to the Cyrum people’s dark history. In Valmar and Lord Granas’ historic battle, the Cyrum people—or People of Darkness as they were once known—served Valmar. However, once he was sealed away, they renounced their commitment to darkness.
• St. Heim Papal State – thehome to Pope Zera and impressive Granas Cathedral.

This cathedral sits atop a looming mountain overlooking St. Heim. The Granas Cathedral is the largest church to Lord Granas, making it a place of religious significance for his followers.

What’s New 

Embrace the collection and unlock your childhood nostalgia—now with enhanced UI, sprite, and texture art details. Watch cult-favorite cinematics, now visually improved along with widescreen support. The collection also has updated language support for English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified and traditional). You can also play the games in entirely English or Japanese audio!

The Grandia series is known by its loyal fanbase for its unique Skill Point system, turn-based combat, incredible world-building, melodic compositions, and more.

Interested? Check out the Grandia HD Collection launch trailer on the ID@Xbox YouTube Channel!

The Grandia HD Collection can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store for $39.99 USD.

Grandia HD Collection

GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆
31

★★★★★

$39.99

Get it now

The highly-anticipated Grandia HD Collection for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S are here! Get your hands on two games that changed the landscape of RPGs forever, in beautiful HD graphics.

GRANDIA: Dive into the captivating journey of Justin and his allies as they race against the sinister Garlyle Forces. Unravel the mysteries of a forgotten civilization and immerse yourself in an RPG hailed as a timeless classic, inspiring generations of games to come.

GRANDIA II: Step into the shoes of Ryudo, a jaded Geohound with a heart, as he embarks on a magical quest alongside a group of unlikely allies. Their journey is riddled with twists and turns as they seek a divine weapon to save the world. Delve deep into this tale where the line between good and evil blurs, and everything is open to question…

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• Explosive racing action for all ages.
• A variety of destruction modes across 40 different locations.
• Customize and upgrade over 70 vehicles, from sports cars to unconventional options like tanks and school buses.

If you’re a fan of classic games like Carmeggedon, Wreck Fest, and Burnout Paradise, Trail Out’s own brand of destruction is right up your alley. From the creative minds at Good Boys indie game studio and publisher Crytivo comes the explosive racing game Trail Out, now available on Xbox! The game explores different avenues of destruction through a variety of modes, including Roulette and even Zombies. You will build your own vehicles, upgrade them, and destroy them and your opponents in a story campaign and free races.

Imagine this: you’re behind the wheel of your customized ride, tearing through destructible environments, battling it out with fierce competitors, and leaving a trail of chaos in your wake. That’s the thrill of Trail Out.

Key Features

• Total Car Carnage: Experience heart-pounding action as you unleash chaos with destructible cars that shatter, crumble, and explode in spectacular fashion.
• Dynamic Environments: Immerse yourself in the thrill of the chase amidst destructible environments where every building, barrier, and obstacle is fair game for demolition.
• Endless Excitement: Choose from a variety of adrenaline-fueled game modes, including intense battle royales, high-speed pursuits, and unpredictable challenges.
• Customization Galore: Take control of over fifty unique vehicles, from sleek sports cars to monstrous tanks, and personalize them to suit your racing style.
• Uncharted Territories: Blaze a trail across fifty diverse tracks, from bustling city streets to rugged off-road terrain, each offering its own set of challenges and surprises.

What truly sets Trail Out apart from the rest? It’s the player-centric experience that puts the power in your hands. Over 70 vehicles await your command, each one a canvas for your creativity and racing prowess. Whether you prefer the sleek lines of a sports car or the sheer mayhem of a tank, the choice is yours to make.

But here’s the kicker: These cars aren’t just vehicles; they’re your ticket to total domination on the track. Start with a humble rust bucket and transform it into a racing marvel in the junkyard. Earn cash from races and loyal fans who’ll dish out special requests, propelling you towards unlocking new rides and upgrading existing ones. From custom paint jobs to personalized license plates, every detail is yours to mold to perfection.

And let’s not forget the wild cards in your arsenal. Ever dreamed of tearing through the competition in a school bus or unleashing chaos in a Mario-inspired Kart? Trail Out makes it possible, with unconventional options that add a whole new level of thrill to the race.

You got the car of your dreams? Well, let’s now embark on a thrilling journey through fifty diverse locales in Trail Out, each presenting its own set of challenges and surprises. From sprawling metropolises to adrenaline-pumping arenas, every location offers a unique racing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

But be prepared for the unexpected as you navigate through these dynamic environments. Whether you’re sliding across icy terrain, dodging aggressive vehicles, or facing off against wild animals, each map is filled with obstacles to test your skills.

But fear not, because destruction is your ally. Cut through buildings, smash barriers, and leave a trail of chaos in your wake to create shortcuts and gain the upper hand. And with every structure you demolish, you’ll not only gain valuable time but also attract more fans to cheer you on to victory.

Tired of Storylines and Campaigns?

Choose from eight action-packed modes, each offering its own unique challenges and opportunities for destruction. Dive into Derby Classic Mode for a pure battle royal experience, or test your skills in Derby Domination by earning points through skillful collisions with opponents.

Experience the fast-paced chaos of Cross Mode, where intersecting tracks invite intense clashes, or take control of a police cruiser in Hunter Mode and deploy spikes, traps, and missiles against your rivals. And don’t forget about the excitement of Roulette Mode, where fate decides your next challenge and vehicle.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. Explore thrilling stunt modes like Bowling and Darts, race against the clock in No Time Mode, or face off against bosses in Catch Me Up Mode. And for those craving even more destruction, Trail Out offers the ultimate challenge with Dead Out Mode, where you’ll battle hordes of zombies and equip your cars with guns for epic boss battles.

Now, let’s not forget about the fans. In Trail Out, you’ll earn fans as you race, and these loyal supporters will not only send you cash but also make special requests to fuel your racing dreams. It’s like having your own cheering squad on the sidelines!

Grab your controller, buckle up, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. Trail Out is now available on Xbox, and trust me, you won’t regret it.

TRAIL OUT

Crytivo

☆☆☆☆☆
1

★★★★★

$29.99

Get it now

The game contains the following DLCs: Legendary Cars, Luxury Life, Steel Wheels

Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT!
You’re in for a mad race in different parts of the world, your main goal is to live to the finish line and take the main cup of the festival! Exploding cars, flying and screaming drivers, the hype from the fans, and unseen destruction around the entire track – it’s all waiting for you here! Relive the story of racer Mihalych, a simple story where you’ll try to take the main cup of the festival by defeating all the bosses in unique battles.

You are expected: Up to 50 cars in different classes, different eras, and different conditions 50 different tracks, from big-city tracks with lots of destruction, derby arenas and to dangerous tracks

The game contains the following DLC’s:
Legendary Cars
Luxary Life
Steel Wheels
Hunt 007 Special

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The unique MOBA hero shooter, Gigantic, is making an epic comeback in a new definitive release, Gigantic: Rampage Edition – launching on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on April 9, 2024! Gigantic: Rampage Edition will bring everything from the original game and introduce a ton of new content, including a new game mode “Rush”, cross platform play, new heroes, new maps, and gameplay improvements that will give you an even bigger and more complete Gigantic experience than ever before.

To help you get ready for the new mode, Rush, we’re giving you a speed run-like overview of everything you should know about the mode before you jump into it! You ready? We’re ready, let’s do this!

Rush Mode is a quick, fun and exciting mode for all players

If you’ve played the original Gigantic, you know how Gigantic can be… well… gigantic! With Rush Mode, we wanted to streamline the experience and did just that by condensing all the things that make Gigantic great to create a more accessible, fast-paced, and action-packed mode that all players can enjoy.  When we say “fast-paced” we mean it, as Rush matches take just about 10 minutes to finish.

Before You Jump In: Play the Rush Tutorial, Find a Hero That’s Right for You, and Customize Your Experience

Gigantic: Rampage Edition comes with a ton of gameplay improvements compared to the original, including new tutorials to teach you the ins and outs of the game’s different modes, including Rush. We highly recommend playing at least the Rush tutorial in Rampage Edition, which will give you an excellent overview of what you need to know about the mode.

Once you wrap up the tutorial, you should then find a hero that’s right for you. In Gigantic: Rampage Edition there are 25 unique heroes to choose from, including two new heroes, Roland and Kajir, that weren’t in the original game. Each hero fits under a specific archetype and has their own distinct set of offensive and defensive capabilities, including their own “ultimate” abilities (called “Focus Skills” in-game.) Choosing a hero that fits your play style, whether you like to get up close and personal to take down enemies or take them down from a distance, is vital to increasing your chances of being victorious in matches.

After you’ve found a perfect hero for you, it’s then time to build and customize your loadout to match your playstyle! You can go with one of two predetermined builds, or you’d like to take a deeper dive into loadout creation, feel free to build your own when you’re ready. Having a loadout that works for you is important, but we can’t forget to mention that the most important part of choosing a hero… customizing it! As you make progress, you’ll be able to unlock and choose from a variety of hero and weapon skins and other customization options – and the best part is that you don’t need to spend a single penny to get anything, all of the content can be unlocked just by playing the game!

What’s neat about Rush compared to the existing mode Clash, aside from of course matches being lightning fast, is that you can change your hero mid-match, allowing you and your team to change strategies during matches. So, for instance, if you’re noticing the enemy team is just not giving you and your team any breathing room as they all are using melee DPS heroes against you, you can fight back by changing to a melee DPS hero yourself to go toe-to-toe with them. Knowing how and when to change heroes is important in Rush, but not only that, it’s also just a great way to learn how to use different heroes!

Another difference with Rush is heroes start at level 10, the max Hero level in the game. So, what that means is that you have access to all of a hero’s abilities from the get-go, making it even easier to get a feel for which hero is right for you. We highly recommend trying all abilities a hero has and figuring out what each ability does. Knowing the abilities in your arsenal is yet another way to being victorious!

Now you’re ready to GO GIGANTIC!

Now that you know all there is to know about Rush, we hope you’re ready to GO GIGANTIC and fight for victory when Gigantic: Rampage Edition  is available now Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for $19.99. Oh, and if you have friends on other platforms, don’t sweat it – Rampage Edition will have crossplay support when it launches – giving you the opportunity to enjoy Rush Mode with friends no matter what platform they like to play on. With all that said, we’re excited to see you on the airship in Gigantic: Rampage Edition!

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• A game where dying can be your best ally;
• Heart-pounding narrative in a war-torn landscape.
• Innovative top-down shooter with an extensive weapons array.

Die Again presents an electrifying top-down shooting experience where survival hinges on death itself!

By strategically perishing near foes, you can inhabit their bodies and persist in the bloody fray. Sometimes the best option is to die, so plan your strategy because death can be your best ally. Thus, mere shooting isn’t always the optimal path.

This shooter is changing the genre. The ultimate goal is not always to shoot your way through the level. Leverage an extensive array of weaponry to carve your path, whether by dispatching foes or embracing mortality, as demise merely marks a new beginning. In Die Again, triumphing over adversaries demands lightning reflexes and split-second decision-making, where a single errant shot spells the divide between success and defeat.

Open your way by killing or letting them kill you, but, be careful! Your enemies can also take your body.

Dive into an Array of 100 Thrilling Scenarios

Each level is meticulously crafted to offer diverse solutions. Engage enemies head-on, manipulate them into combating each other, or seize control of alternate bodies to surmount any obstacle. You´ll meet different characters along the way, and some of them will have an effect on you. Think carefully who to trust!  The narrative journey of Die Again will guide you through a world transformed by the enigmatic Blue Blood, striving to reach the enigmatic Zero Zone, the epicenter of existence itself. Navigate a landscape scarred by ceaseless conflict.

Face death in a brand new way of surviving with Die Again, launching on Xbox April 11 and available for preorder now. Are you ready to die in order to survive?

Die Again

Catness Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$14.99

Pre-order

Die Again is a shooting game that challenges your limits and immerses you in an epic experience filled with action and strategy. Do you like games that keep you on the edge of your seat? Then get ready for an experience like no other!

What makes Die Again so incredibly addictive? Everything! From frantic shootouts to the creative use of an extensive arsenal of weapons, every moment is an opportunity to demonstrate your skill and prowess. In this game, every bullet is a puzzle to solve, and every scenario is a new chance to surprise your enemies with innovative tactics.

But it doesn’t end there, dive into a completely unique story set in a world transformed by the mysterious Blue Blood. Travel to Ground Zero, the epicenter of it all, as you fight for your life in a landscape marked by war. Get ready to meet unique characters whose fate is intertwined with your decisions.

More than 100 different scenarios to enjoy, each designed to challenge your wit and combat skills. In Die Again, the challenge never ends, and the excitement never fades. So, get ready to dive into a gaming experience like no other. Don’t wait any longer to join the battle and discover what’s behind every corner in Die Again!

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