The Lore Behind There Is No Light, a Brutal Action-Adventure RPG

Welcome to the dark and merciless realm of our action-adventure RPG There Is No Light, coming to Xbox on August 1, 2023. Get ready to embark on a treacherous journey through the grim Underground world. Brace yourself for intense battles, ruthless enemies, formidable bosses, and the freedom to explore the vast world of the game the way you want.

In today’s post, we’d like to bring you a concise and easily digestible summary of the game’s captivating lore. Hopefully, it will offer you a clearer understanding of the enigmatic Underworld and the path our valiant Hero treads.

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From the outset, the Church swiftly seized control over Central Station, establishing an iron grip on the heart of this desolate realm. Bolstered by the indomitable Sun Corps, the Church’s formidable army, they possessed unrivaled strength, thanks to their access to an infinite reserve of the mystical substance known as Wax. This extraordinary resource bestowed upon them unparalleled vigor and vitality, surpassing all others who inhabited the Station.

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To this day, Central Station stands as the most coveted place within the entire Underworld, beckoning countless souls who yearn for its relative comfort and refuge. Alas, such aspirations are often thwarted, for the Station remains closed to visitors for the majority of the year, with a single exception—the fateful day of Ascension.

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Once in a great while, within the majestic confines of the Great Hand’s temple, nestled in the heart of Central Station, an arcane ritual unfolds. This solemn ceremony demands the sacrifice of innocent newborns. The Father, the revered leader of the Church, personally selects the children who will be offered to their God, the Hand, invoking ancient powers beyond mortal comprehension. These very gates, which once ushered the Church’s faithful into this world, now accept the innocent infants, leading them to an unknown fate.

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Tragically, the child of our Hero, the central figure in this tale, falls victim to one of these chilling rituals. Driven by unwavering determination, our protagonist embarks on a daring quest to disrupt the sacred Ascension at any cost. Little does he know that his actions will set in motion a cataclysmic chain of events that will reshape this world forever.

As you dive deeper into the rich tapestry of our game’s lore and story, you will unravel the intricacies of the Underworld, understand the Hero’s noble purpose, and witness a captivating tale of heroism and defiance.

Pre-order There Is No Light starting today, and prepare yourself for an adrenaline-fueled journey, where every choice and action holds weight, and the fate of the Underworld hangs in the balance.

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There Is No Light

HypeTrain Digital


$24.99

$19.99

After a large-scale catastrophe, the remnants of humanity took refuge underground, where they founded a new religious society. Forgetting sunlight, they blindly worship the god of the new world — the great Hand, which once every few years descends to the Central Station to people and takes the chosen newborns to itself, to the world hidden behind the huge gates of the Temple. The protagonist goes on a dangerous journey through a hostile world, hoping to find a way to open the gates of the Temple and return his child.

Features

Ashes of the Old World
Visit human settlements and unearthly ruins to unveil the secrets of the past.

Fight for Your Life
Blast your way through the hordes of various enemies.

Filled with Rage
The Rage system forces you to play aggressively. You won’t hide from the battle.

Weapons of the Underworld
Create your own playstyle with different weapons and upgrades.

Non-linear Narrative
Explore the story the way you want.

Good Intentions
The world around you changes according to your actions.

Danger in the Shadows
Encounter dangerous and powerful bosses.

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Welcome To Your New Xbox Home

Starting today, a new Home experience is rolling out to all Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. This update is designed from player feedback and makes it easier to discover new games, rediscover games you already love, connect with communities, and create a more personalized experience.

We’re excited to share more about the journey that led us here, and what you can expect with this new update.


Your new Xbox Home


1: Makes it easy to go to your Library, the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, Search, and Settings at the very top of your Home by introducing a quick access menu.

2: Creates more space for your personalized background by simplifying the layout and putting the games you recently played and other content and apps towards the bottom of the screen.

3: Adds an option to change your background to match the game you are highlighting in the recently played list.

4: Improves game discovery by introducing lists of games curated and personalized for you.

5: Allows you to customize your experience by pinning your favorite games, curated groups, and system groups like Quick Resume to Home.

6: Helps you find what’s going on in your community through the updated Friends & Community Updates row.

7: Shows you what media apps and content are available to you via a Watch & Listen spotlight and list of entertainment apps


The journey to update Home


Improving the Home Experience has been truly a Team Xbox effort —from engineers to designers to researchers and many more. We started by investing in infrastructure that would allow us to try different layouts of the page with different content for different situations and customers. We then evaluated many different elements of the design process including what people interact with in the experience, how easy it is for people to complete the action they want to take, and how satisfied they are with the overall experience. Once we had a version that was ready to share, we started to roll it out to our Xbox Insiders.

When we first showed Xbox Insiders what we were working on we heard your feedback clearly – you wanted more room to show off custom backgrounds or game art, quicker navigation options, and more personalization. Over the last 8 months since initial release, we’ve implemented changes to meet those requests and have a new Home that feels fresh, puts the focus on your games and apps, and creates space for beautiful backgrounds.


How to try the new Home UI on your Xbox


We’re currently rolling the new Home experience out to a subset of all Xbox consoles. This means that some customers will need to wait a few weeks to get their hands on it. Rest assured over the next few weeks, it’s coming to a console near you! If you’re seeing the new Home on your console and you want to customize it to your liking, our guide has you covered.

Thank you for all your feedback, and your patience as we built your new Xbox Home. We look forward to hearing what you think!

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First Ever Pizza-Scented Xbox and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Controller

Paramount Pictures’ upcoming “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” and Xbox is serving up a totally righteous gamers’ welcome for the fearless foursome. In celebration of the movie’s August 2023 release, we are giving away a limited number of exclusive ooze green, pizza-scented Xbox Wireless Controllers that pair perfectly with game content that immerses fans in the Turtles’ latest adventures.

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Controller In-line Asset

Amp Up Your Gaming with TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Pizza-Scented Controller

Satisfy your hunger for kicking butt with the world’s first ever pizza-scented controller! Designed to deliver the smell of the Turtles’ beloved meal to your game time, these exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers come with a built-in scent diffuser shaped like a slice of delicious New York ‘za. The controller comes in four variations, each representing the signature colors, weapons, and personality of a Turtle brother: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo. Fans can enter to win the Wireless Controllers by following Xbox Game Pass on Twitter and retweeting the official Xbox Game Pass sweepstakes tweet. The giveaway will run from July 24 through August 13, 2023. For official rules and eligibility details, please visit here. For fans in NYC, you can join the celebration and check out in-person the pizza-scented controllers, load up on pizza and play on in the Xbox Gaming Lounge at the Microsoft Experience Center on Fifth Avenue from 4-7 pm ET on August 2, 2023.

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Controller In-line Asset

Play With Your Favorite Turtles

These controllers are great for games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, now available with Xbox Game Pass. In this timeless arcade game, you’ll rock back to the ’80s and choose your fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents, and experience intense combat loaded with outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone or play with up to six players simultaneously.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have also found their way into the Minecraftuniverse in a gnarly new DLC for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, available for download in the Minecraft Marketplace on August 3, 2023. Show off your skills as you take down baddies like Leatherhead and Krang, explore iconic locations like the Turtle Lair, and save New York City from Shredder. Play as any of the four Turtles, choose from 20 TMNT skins, and be sure to head to the Dressing Room for a free Turtle T-Shirt (redeemable by September 1, 2023). Cowabunga!

About “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is in cinemas around the world August 2023. Pre-order “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” on the Microsoft Store starting August 2 to get great bonus content, and make sure to catch the digital premium release on September 5. For more information and to watch the trailer, visit teenagemutantninjaturtlesmovie.com.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

Dotemu


320


$24.99

$19.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass

HEROES IN A HALF SHELL

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat ’em up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves – making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to 6 players simultaneously!

TURTLE BOYS DON’T CUT KRANG NO SLACK

With Bebop and Rocksteady assaulting Channel 6 and stealing super gnarly devices to support Krang and Shredder’s latest twisted plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge sees the Turtles battling across a righteous range of timeless TMNT locations. From Manhattan and Coney Island, to city rooftops and dank sewers, help the fearsome foursome trounce Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops all the way to Dimension X!

TURTLE POWER!!

Enjoy stunning full-color pixel art graphics and a vintage TMNT vibe that will rock you straight back to the awesome 80s. Every character, vehicle, weapon, item, and background is directly inspired by the 1987 TV show, making you feel like you hopped into the television — with a dope mix of killer humor and action-packed adventures!

Cowabunga!

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Play Your Favorite Arcade Games Today with Antstream Arcade on Xbox

Summary

  • Antstream Arcade is the largest retro gaming platform with the biggest catalog of classic games that can be streamed straight to you on your Xbox console.
  • Antstream Arcade endeavors to craft a catalogue of games which raises awareness of gaming history and keeps the spirit of their creators alive.
  • Antstream Arcade is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. You can find it here on the Xbox Store.

We’re excited to share that Antstream Arcade, a cross-platform streaming platform focusing on retro games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, bringing its current library of over 1,300 retro games to Xbox consoles. Jump in today and play classics like Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man, Asteroids, and Earthworm Jim from your couch. Experience classic PS1 and Nintendo games such as Loaded, Indiana Jones Greatest Adventures, and Super Star Wars with your Xbox controller in hand. With Antstream Arcade you can experience these games today, fully optimized, and ready to go at the push of a button. Simply create an account, sign in, and start playing!

The Importance of Game Curation to Antstream

When the company was formed in 2013, one of the key motivations behind the product was preservation. There are decades of incredible games which are no longer available legally. Sure, many of these titles can be downloaded and played with emulators and ROMs but that experience is uncomfortable. The configuration of Emulators and ROMs is a technological barrier for many gamers.

Antstream’s easy ‘pick up and play’ mechanic makes these games accessible to everyone. In my position as Customer Support manager, I’ve had emails from six-year-old kids telling me that they’ve had a blast playing Double Dragon. Another recent email was from a 72-year-old who needed help completing Dizzy. Antstream is incredibly easy to use.

“Many of us grew up playing these games, so the ability to stream them on Xbox consoles and share these experiences with our friends and family is incredible,” said Sarah Bond, CVP of game creator experience and ecosystem at Microsoft. “We’re pleased that with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub’s technology benefits and Azure cloud services we can help enable Antstream to reach more players.”

Antstream Arcade In-line Asset

Coming back to the preservation aspect. It’s painful to see games lost to time. Antstream is a fantastic platform for people to experience games that they have never played before. Also, to find and discover games that were cancelled or not released. We are crafting a catalogue of titles which raise awareness of gaming history and keep the spirit of their creators alive.

This has been recognized by TIGA, Antstream has won an award for games curation.

New’ Retro Games on the Platform

A unique aspect to Antstream’s approach to game curation is how we support independent developers who are continuing to release games on retro platforms. For example, Turbo Tomato is an Amiga game released last year. It has become hugely popular thanks to Antstream. We also include these in our challenges and tournaments.

Challenges and Tournaments

Antstream is also creating longer lasting appeal with classic games with our unique challenge system. These titles are back-engineered to create a competitive system which allows you to experience these well-loved titles in new ways. These are ‘game modes’ such as ‘one-life challenges’ that extend the life of these titles and create new interest in the community.

In the past 12 months, we have introduced a new mode called Giant Slayer. This is centered around our growing community. One person sets up a challenge and then is presented to the community. They must try and beat the challenger for kudos and precious gems. Giant Slayer challenges are created by the players for other players. This keeps our community constantly engaged and involved in the product in a greater way than other streaming services.

We also feature tournaments. Here you can pit your high scores and feats against others in games like Dig Dug, Marble Madness, Double Dragon and Mortal Kombat. Scoring highly in these contests payout gems that you can spend on other games or for entering future tournaments.

The ‘power’ of Antstream

Speaking to Microsoft Game Dev Blog about how Azure powered Antstream, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Antstream Arcade Steve Cottam shared, “Microsoft was the right technical ally for us because it has a high density of servers globally, which was how we knew we could scale our service. By connecting gameplay to a nearby Azure virtual machine, we make sure that the time between a player pressing a controller button and something appearing on their screen is less than 50 milliseconds.”

Simply put – Antstream is the authentic arcade experience in your living room. I grew up in those halcyon days of big box cabinets, challenging your mates on Street Fighter or playing co-op on the X-Men arcade. Antstream delivers that experience with its emphasis on community and fun. That’s an aspect in modern gaming which seems missing now. Fun. Antstream delivers that in spades as well as a sense of achievement.

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Antstream Arcade

Antstream Ltd


41

$29.99

Your ultimate gaming arcade is here with over 1300 classic games from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Get a full year’s access to the world’s largest official retro gaming catalog of games. Antstream Arcade gives you unrestricted access to some of the best games ever made and new games are added every month. Feel the nostalgia by playing games from your childhood or discover new gems you never knew existed. Experience a world of gaming in a new way with:

* Over 600 original mini-game challenges, with new challenges every month. Take on your friends or the global leaderboards, or just try to earn gold in your favorite games.

* Participate in global weekly tournaments. Take on the world and show everyone your elite gaming skills.

* Set a community challenge with Giant Slayer. Take on the global community of retro gamers by setting a high score and challenging them to beat it. Will the community slay your score or will you be a giant amongst them?

* Pick up that second controller and enjoy some classic couch co-op action with some of the best Beat’em ups, Shmups, Fighters, Platformers, and more at your fingertips.

* Save your game at any point and pick up where you left off. Multiple people playing the same game? No problem, you have 4 save slots on every game to play with and a continue to pick up wherever you left off.

* Leave your mark by immortalizing yourself in the high score table of any game or challenge.

* Challenge a friend in Duel. Play any challenge and see if they can beat you.

Antstream Arcade is the largest Retro Gaming platform with the biggest catalog of classic games that can be streamed straight to you. The Arcade is constantly being updated with new games, challenges, features, and game modes. This purchase gives you a full year’s access and can be extended with 1-year subscription.

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for July 24 to 28

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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Colossal Cave

Cygnus Entertainment

Colossal Cave – July 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on a timeless journey through a sprawling cave system packed with treasures, creatures, mazes, and wits-defying puzzles. Through cunning trial-and-error you will crawl through tight squeezes, encounter impressive caverns, collect inventory, locate treasure, thwart dwarf attacks, all while keeping your eye on the score before your lamp goes out.


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Mr. Run and Jump

Atari


$24.99

$22.49

Mr. Run and Jump – July 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

In this electric 2D platformer, help Mr. Run and Jump defeat the terrifying Void and collect all the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Joined by his trusty pal Leap the Dog, the duo must venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!


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Remnant II – Standard Edition

Gearbox Publishing


79

$49.99

Remnant II – July 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Remnant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction.


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One Button Games 5-in-1

Xitilon

One Button Games 5-in-1 – July 26

Challenge yourself with these 5 one-button fast-paced games. Move around the screen shooting circles and reversing direction by pressing a button in B Cannon; score points by destroying caterpillars crawling around you in Cate P; constantly move between four lanes on the left side of the screen while shooting enemies coming from the right in S Lanes; run around in a thunderstorm collecting stars that form when lightning strikes while trying to avoid getting struck in Thunder; and control two characters simultaneously going through caves, only one of them is upside down, in UD Cave.


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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

Modus Games

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons – July 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Prepare to throw down the Double Dragon way in this fresh addition to the iconic beat ‘em up franchise. It’s the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survival as riots and crime engulf the streets. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their city.


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Eden’s Last Sunrise

Sungazer Software LLC

Eden’s Last Sunrise – July 27

Eden’s Last Sunrise is an isometric strategy RPG inspired by classics of the genre. As the commander of the Cradle Project, you’ll befriend many human and non-human allies, experience multiple branching paths and endings, and strengthen your units through a mix-and-match job class system.


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Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara

Chibig

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara – July 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Join series favorite Koa and her friend Napopo on an action-packed journey through the world of Mara! Traverse wild islands, dodge cunning traps, and defeat the knarrrrrliest pirate bosses in this loving tribute to classic platforming adventures. Relax and unwind – or knuckle down and challenge yourself! From newcomers to speedrunners, Koa and the Five Pirates is a buccaneering adventure for all.


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The Expanse: A Telltale Series

Telltale


5

$39.99

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – July 27

Experience the exciting universe of The Expanse like never before in Telltale’s latest adventure, The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous and uncharted edges of the Belt aboard the Artemis. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to surviving a mutiny, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices and reveal Camina Drummer’s resolve in this latest Telltale adventure.


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Birth

Madison Karrh

Birth – July 28

Birth is an adventure puzzle game about constructing a creature from spare bones and organs found around the city in order to quell your loneliness. Solve physics-based puzzles and discover secrets in lovingly hand-drawn museums, bakeries, bookstores, and more.


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Demonic Supremacy

ChiliDog Interactive

$6.99

Demonic Supremacy – July 28

Demonic Supremacy is an old school 3D FPS with a certain doomish flavor. The lord of hell was defeated, but the astral worlds do not recognize the new king – Zexus. Powerful masters of the worlds challenge the demon and are going to destroy it with the help of hordes of their minions. Zexus must show them all they are gravely mistaken and therefore must either die or kneel before his might!


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No Place Like Home

Merge Games

No Place Like Home – July 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

No Place Like Home is a cute and relaxing sim where you play as Ellen Newland, a girl who decides to visit her grandfather, on Earth, for the very last time before she moves to Mars. However, she soon discovers that her grandpa is missing and that his farm was recently destroyed.


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Spectrolite – Speed Life

Dolores Entertainment

Spectrolite – Speed Life – July 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Spectrolite is a unique take on first-person platformers, where you can experience the mix of thrilling atmospheric levels and intense timed challenges. Use rethought traditional platforming mechanics spiced up with powerful abilities to experience a level of precision new to the genre!


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Working Hard Collection

Ratalaika Games S.L.

Working Hard Collection – July 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The Working Hard Collection features two puzzle platform games with unique gameplay styles and 50 levels in each game. In Blessed Work, your goal is to manage mindless robots on a construction site, get projects completed, and prevent accidents. In Doom Work, your goal is to protect an endangered forest by preventing the same mindless robots from destroying it. Help precious animals stop some greedy businessmen pillaging their home.


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World Of Solitaire

Baltoro Games

World of Solitaire – July 28

Find the secret behind the cards and uncover a mysterious quest in World of Solitaire, featuring 5 classic versions: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Tri-Peaks and Pyramid. Progress through the game to unlock unique card sets and backgrounds. Customize the game’s appearance with beautiful card designs, while stunning animations offer a unique and immersive playing experience.

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Anime Month: Game Pass Ultimate Members Get Crunchyroll Premium Perk

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks continues to enhance the experience for our members by offering a continually expanding selection of complimentary in-game content, entertainment, and other benefits. In the past, we have collaborated with esteemed companies such as 2K, Ubisoft, EA, and Discord.  In celebration of Anime Month and to help elevate your anime experience, we are thrilled to announce that we are once again teaming up with Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, to bring our members Crunchyroll Premium at no extra cost.*

Starting today, Game Pass Ultimate members can embrace their inner otaku with 75-days free of Crunchyroll Mega Fan*. Crunchyroll Mega Fan grants members access to stream the world’s largest anime library (with over 1,300 titles) ad-free, anywhere you want, with access to new episodes simulcast the same day following premiere in Japan.  Press play on music videos, concerts, and enjoy “JUJUTSU KAISEN,” “One Piece,” “BLUELOCK,” “SPY x FAMILY,” and many more great titles in Crunchyroll’s extensive catalog. 

Anime Month is a collective celebration of the medium for all fans: both newcomers and those who have been watching since it was called “Japanimation.” Whether you plan on celebrating by rewatching an old favorite or starting a new series, now is the perfect time to claim your free trial of Crunchyroll Mega Fan.

With this limited time, extended offer, Game Pass Ultimate members who are new or returning to Crunchyroll Mega Fan will be eligible to claim the 75-day free trial (not valid for previous trial users in the past year) through the Perks gallery on their Xbox console, on the Xbox app for Windows PC, or through the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android. Once the Perk is claimed, members will be directed to the Crunchyroll site to activate their subscription. Make sure you claim this offer by October 20, 2023!

We hope that you enjoy the rest of Anime Month and continue watching your favorite shows through the summer with your Crunchyroll Premium Perk. Stay tuned for more new games and Perks available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate soon! For more information about Crunchyroll, check out the official website.

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Stream the world’s largest anime library. Watch over 1,000 titles—from past seasons to new episodes fresh from Japan, including critically acclaimed Crunchyroll Originals.

Get full access to new shows like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan, My Dress-Up Darling, The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest, In the Land of Leadale, ORIENT, plus favorites like One Piece, BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Black Clover, Naruto Shippuden, My Hero Academia, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and more! Whether you’re new to anime, or have been a fan for decades, Crunchyroll has something you’ll love. Want to upgrade your experience? Try Crunchyroll Premium FREE for 14 days!

Depending on your plan, you’ll get great perks like:
• No ads
• New episodes same day as Japan
• Offline viewing
• Quarterly Crunchyroll Store discounts

*Terms and conditions apply. Offer available to eligible new and returning subscribers. Crunchyroll Premium Mega Fan Membership will automatically renew unless canceled after promotional period. Not available in Russia, Cuba, China, Iran, Japan, and Sudan.  Must be claimed by 10/20/23 and redeemed by 10/27/23, one offer per account, not valid for previous trial users in the past year. For more details, visit www.crunchyroll.com/terms/xboxgp2023promo.

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Free Play Days – PGA Tour 2K23, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Meet Your Maker, and TramSim

July continues to bring the heat with another packed Free Play Days weekend! PGA Tour 2K23 Cross-Gen Edition, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, Meet Your Maker, and TramSim Console Edition are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, July 20 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, July 23 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. 

Starting September 14, Xbox Live Gold members will automatically become Game Pass Core members. Game Pass Core will give players access to our advanced multiplayer network, a select collection of over 25 games to play with friends around the world, and exclusive member deals! Read more about Game Pass Core at Xbox Wire.


How to Start Playing


Find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and enter the Gold member area to locate the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.


Keep the Fun Going


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


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PGA TOUR 2K23 Cross-Gen Edition

2K


280


$69.99

$24.49

Challenge the greatest players on the PGA Tour and find your swagger in PGA Tour 2K23. Bolstered by a diverse cast of playable pros, you can swing on world-renowned, officially-licensed courses. Enjoy a bevy of online competitive modes, ranging from competitive Online Societies to the always-funTopgolf mode and adrenaline-inducing Divot Derby.


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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

CD PROJEKT S.A.


616


$49.99

$24.99
Xbox One X Enhanced

Become legendary monster slayer Geralt of Rivia and explore a vast dark fantasy world in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition. Immerse yourself in the monster-infested continent across the epic main adventure plus two acclaimed expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. This Complete Edition is updated with a suite of improvements that take advantage of Xbox Series X|S, including community-made mods, performance and quality modes, a variety of gameplay tweaks — as well as ray tracing elements on Xbox Series X.


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Meet Your Maker

Behaviour Interactive Inc.


149


$29.99

$22.49

Meet Your Maker is a building game of brutal expression and conquest. Create deadly fortresses using traps, guards, and more or raid those built by others in a post-apocalyptic test of skill and wits. Build and raid solo or combine your creativity and play with a friend from July 20 through July 23.


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TramSim: Console Edition

Dovetail Games


4


$39.99

$29.99

Urban Transport comes to life in TramSim: Console Edition! Experience photo-realistic graphics in two iconic European cities, no matter where you are in the world, and drive true-to-life trams on a variety of lines. Start with beginner mode, learn in the tutorials, and master the art of tram driving, the passengers of Vienna and Munich await in TramSim: Console Edition!


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