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 11, 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!
Available on day one with Game Pass: Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff, and run an academic institution packed with wild courses. Pick up the Two Point Bonus Pack before release to get a variety of exclusive items. Available on Cloud, Console, and PC.
Take on the role of a young man who witnesses the theft of his family’s magic book as he embarks on a dangerous journey to retrieve it. Explore the surrounding towns and wilderness, gather information from townsfolk, strengthen your character with new weapons and gear, and discover the truth behind it all in this action-adventure RPG.
Cult of the Lamb casts you in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger. Now you must repay the debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Welcome to Arcade Paradise, the 90s retro arcade adventure game. With the keys to the family laundromat, transform the business and give the sleepy town of Grindstone something to get excited about! Stay one step ahead of your father, manage and invest profits, and build your very own Arcade Paradise!
Offworld Trading Company (PC) – August 11 PC Game Pass
With space travel becoming a reality and the easy-to-reach resources on Earth dwindling, hopeful people seeking their fortune are rushing to the next great frontier: Mars. Rekindle humanity’s adventurous spirit by leaving Earth behind and make a new name for yourself as a titan of industry on the red planet in this fast-paced economic RTS from Civilization IV Lead Designer, Soren Johnson.
Rumbleverse is an all-new, free-to-play, 40-person Brawler Royale where anyone can be a champion. Create a unique champion. Get shot out of a cannon. Smash crates to find upgrades. Pick a fight and battle to the last. Drop in, Throw Down! Play Now!
A cinematic adventure game capturing the essence of shared exploration. Whether you decide to play by yourself or cooperatively, the journey will revolve around two survivors in search for answers of a long-forgotten past. Embark on a voyage, unravel a mystery, and find a way home together.
Though the Harmonizer may not sound like an intimidating weapon, the primary destruction device of the Waker is sure to make its mark.
Answering the question “Are there mounts in NGS?” is about to become more difficult with the introduction of one of the Waker’s abilities – Fredran Riding.
Blocking attacks makes Marmelo the familiar angry, and at a certain point its wrath can be explosive.
This is not the first time a new class has been introduced to Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis(PSO2:NGS) since its launch in June of 2021. The sci-fi-themed action RPG saw the addition of Braver, a bow and katana-wielding powerhouse in August of the same year, followed by Bouncer blasting in on Jet Boots with Soaring Blades in October. The introduction of Waker this week will be quite different, however, in that it is not a class that was present in Phantasy Star Online 2 (PSO2).
While it bears a faint resemblance to the popular class of Summoner from PSO2 in choice of weapon (the Harmonizer), this class does not coddle, feed, or otherwise cavort with pets. No, there’s definitely no candy box to manage here. Waker unleashes photonic, animalistic manifestations of death and destruction in an artful dance in keeping with the fluid combat-style of the game. This class is not afraid to get up-close and personal with enemies, though it can also deal damage from afar. With both single-target and area of effect (AOE) damage abilities, Waker is as versatile as it is complex, and I’ll describe what I mean by that in the paragraphs below.
As mentioned above, the Waker uses the Harmonizer, and by taking the skill Harmonizer Focus from their Skill Tree, the Waker contributes to the Focus Gauge of the Familiar associated with the Photon Art (PA) they use to damage an enemy. In short, if you do some ground-pounding with a Wulfren-related PA, you’ll build the Focus Gauge of Wulfren. Ride Fredran into battle and mow down your enemies (yes, you can and it’s a PA called Fredran Riding) and you’ll increase the Focus Gauge of Fredran. Additionally, there’s a rather large payoff to building up their Focus Gauges in tandem, as you can then expend some of each by using the Class Skill Familiar Harmony, which unleashes them simultaneously for some harmonious havoc.
The above may sound fairly simple, but the game changes when you consider that each one of the abilities available to Waker changes when “charged,” or the button is held down for a certain period of time before release. For instance, the aforementioned ability Fredran Riding, when used normally simply directs the Fredran to fire a ranged blast at enemies. The real magic comes when you charge the ability and subsequently find yourself charging enemies on your winged familiar. When the PA is finally released, Fredran goes out in a blaze of glory and takes the enemies ahead of you with it.
Wulfen Demolition is also complicated, with actions performed by the hulking familiar different depending on not only whether you charge the ability or not, but also for how long you charge the ability. Uncharged, Wulfen performs a shockwave attack. Charged for a short amount of time, Wulfen will perform his ground-pound and cause some aftershocks to occur in the surrounding area for a bit. Charged for a longer amount of time, you’ll consume additional PP and Wulfen will perform a much stronger attack than his normal ground-pound. These are only two of the abilities that Waker can use in battle, and the others are no less intricate.
In addition, there’s another familiar that comes at the call of the Waker – Marmelo. Upon successfully deflecting an enemy attack by using your Weapon Action, Marmelo will grow (up to twice its size). Holding the Weapon Action before release will then throw Marmelo at enemies, causing an explosion upon direct hit. Finally, the Waker can also take the ability Treble Clef Marking from their Skill Tree – which causes Normal Attacks, after several are directed at the same enemy, to apply a “mark” that increases damage taken as well as Down Factor applied (increases the chance of a stun, basically.) Pressing and holding Normal Attack while targeting a Treble Clef-marked enemy will cause the mark to detonate.
There are other things in the Skill Tree of the Waker that make gameplay even more interesting, but just based on the above you could easily find yourself charging into battle aboard a winged familiar, causing an earthquake, summoning both familiars at the same time for tandem mayhem, hurling a different familiar like a bomb, all while detonating marked enemies in between. This is not leisurely gameplay but is an absolute “blast” once you get the hang of it. If you’ve become quite fond of your current class but are intrigued by Waker, you should know that you are able to select it as a sub-class, however the benefits of doing so come mainly in the form of ensuring your survival, since many abilities rely on use of the Harmonizer.
If you’re not playing PSO2:NGS yet, then now is a great time to familiarize yourself (pun intended). All you have to do is visit the Xbox or Windows Store on console or PC and download the game for free to experience the wonder of planet Halpha for yourself.
As we approach two months since Narkaka: Bladepoint’s explosive launch onto Xbox, a whole new cooperative campaign mode known as Showdown will be arriving in-game on August 5, available to all players on Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10/11 PC, and with Game Pass as a free update.
Taking the exhilarating combat from the popular battle royale mode, players can take on the challenge in teams of three (trios) in this new mode. Across two stages, players will be pitted against a variety of challenges of varying difficulties as ferocious enemies surround and attack them. As the difficulty ramps up, trios will need to communicate and collaborate to survive and emerge victorious.
At launch, teams will have four heroes to choose from: Kurumi, Tarka, Valda, and Viper. Each will come equipped with their own unique melee and ranged weapon set, encouraging players to utilise a variety of abilities to tackle hordes of enemies across the map.
Showdown culminates with a truly epic boss battle, as the teams face down Omni, a formidable and challenging boss; one who has orchestrated all the evil doings and chaos befalling players up to this point.
Progression is an integral part of Showdown, with players rewarded for each success as they battle through the new game mode. Each character can be upgraded and will be gifted new equipment, with the added ability to unlock even more new skills. As each hero builds their strength and skills, teams can progress toward tackling higher difficulties — and earning significantly more impactful rewards as they do so.
Naraka: Bladepoint has alwaysrepresented a bold new step in the battle royale genre. Additions like Showdown build on that innovation; offering players completely new experiences, as well as novel and rewarding ways to develop their close-quarters combat and melee skills within the game.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT – Standard Edition
NetEase
☆☆☆☆☆538
★★★★★
$19.99$17.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a 60-player PVP mythical action combat experience with martial arts inspired melee combat, gravity defying mobility, vast arsenals of melee & ranged weapons, legendary customizable heroes with epic abilities. BATTLE REIMAGINED
A first of its kind melee focused, movement based, mythical multiplayer action combat experience. AGILE SWORDPLAY
Poetically violent melee combat where Katanas and Greatswords, Bows and Muskets, hero skills and ultimates clash in brutal player battles. TRAVEL BEYOND LIMITS
Move lightning fast using your grappling hook whether traversing the highest mountain or launching onto an unsuspecting opponent. UNTOLD POWER
Customize and master a growing roster of legendary heroes, each imbues with their own skills, ultimates, and deadly playstyles. KINGDOM IN RUINS
Explore the mysterious and breathtaking battlefield of war-torn Morus with a striking aesthetic inspired by Far Eastern legends and history. ADAPT OR DIE
Elevate your playstyle in a constantly evolving multiplayer battlefield featuring 1v1 Duels, Arena Brawls, all the way up to 60-player battles with unique Sky. This game contains optional in-game purchases for virtual items, including a random selection of virtual in-game cosmetics.
See drop rate here: www.narakathegame.com/droprate/
Raiden IV x Mikado Remixis coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One early 2023.
Experience the definitive version of the highly-praised Raiden IV.
Enjoy new gameplay modes, music, play styles, and more!
High-octane action soars onto the scene in Raiden IV x Mikado Remix, coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in early 2023! The core gameplay of this series includes the classic vertical scrolling and top-down aerial combat that the shoot ’em up genre is famous for. However, this title’s arsenal of gameplay modes, remixed music, new play styles, and more are what set it apart from the competition.
Arcade Origins
Raiden was first released in Mikado Game Center arcades throughout Japan in April 1990 by Tecmo. After a few decades of additional titles and a new developer in Moss, Raiden IV was first released in 2007. By 2008, it had made its way from arcades to the Xbox 360. And now, over six years after the release of Raiden V on the Xbox One, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix aims to establish itself as the most definitive version of this title on Xbox to date.
Game Modes
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix comes outfitted with several exciting game modes. Arcade Mode hails from the original release of Raiden IV, and sports two difficulties, Light for beginners and Original for advanced players. It also utilizes the Flash Shot scoring mechanic, meaning the faster you take down enemies, the higher your score will be. This encourages playing near the top of the screen to hit enemies as they spawn, which of course brings with it a high level of risk. Additional Mode has the same mechanic, but adds two new stages along with new enemy bullet patterns.
OverKill Mode, first introduced in Raiden IV: Overkill, adds two new missions and replaces the Flash Shot scoring system with one of its own. After destroying a larger enemy, they’ll remain on-screen for a few seconds, offering you a chance to earn a higher score bonus the more you keep attacking them. However, that means turning your attention away from new enemies who spawn during that time. In Score Attack Mode, every stage is available to replay for the highest score. And finally, Boss Rush offers you a quick shortcut to every end-of-stage boss without having to fuss with completing every level again.
Turn Up the Volume
Named for the addition of remixed background music in collaboration with Game Center Mikado, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix features tracks from legendary artists such as the Go Sato Band, Heavy Metal Raiden, O.T.K., and more. This soundtrack also includes live performances, new arrangements, and allows players to choose between the original Raiden IV background music or the remixed version.
Choose Your Ship
On top of selecting your game mode and music preference, you also have three different ships to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Fighting Thunder ME-02 is the most balanced, with respectable weapon strength and speed. The Raiden MK-II is the classic ship of the series, sacrificing speed for higher damage. And finally, the Fairy is the smallest and fastest of all the ships and is meant for players who are seeking a challenge.
Play Your Way
While you might think those are enough options to choose from, Raiden IV x Mikado Remix isn’t done yet. You also get to select a play style, each of which drastically changes the game. Solo Play is pretty self-explanatory, while Dual Play lets you and a buddy play together, complete with couch co-op. Double Play on the other hand allows one player to control two ships at the same time, offering a unique and challenging spin on whichever game mode you pair it with.
With a host of game modes, play styles, ships, and music to choose from, Raiden IV x Mikado Remixgives players the ability to create an experience as exciting and challenging as they wish. This, along with Smart Delivery, makes Xbox the perfect place to play this game, and we hope you join us when it arrives in early 2023!
Welcome to an exciting school year at Copperdale High!
Copperdale is an ideal place to realize your high school dreams, explore your identity, and test boundaries as you make friends, experience iconic teenage moments, and grow into the Sim you want to be. Located on the banks of Lake LaSuli, this former mining town features seven lots built by The Sims 4 community creators including MsGryphi, who built the combination thrift store/boba hangout ThrifTea; xfreezerbunnyx, who built the library; and JOL1990, who built the principal’s mansion.
Blaze Trails Through High School
Teenage life in Copperdale revolves around the high school. It’s where your teen Sims will form lifelong friendships, develop their first crushes, choose their favorite extracurricular activities, and graduate to adulthood.
Teen Sims will attend class, hang out with friends, enjoy lunch in the cafeteria, take weekly exams, and maybe try to skip class and earn themselves a detention (watch out for the principal) during school hours. Then, after school, students can attend events like the science fair or participate in activities like football, cheerleading, chess, and computer club.
The extracurriculars your Sims can join include both clubs and teams like football or cheer. At these activities teen Sims will practice skill related activities, participate in competitions, and experience the thrill of victory (and the bitter sting of defeat) alongside their teammates.
Young love is also very much in the air. Your Sims will feel the flutters that come with teenage crushes and maybe work up the courage to ask the object of their affections out – or they could get lucky and their crush could make the first move! Of course, the flip side of this is the angst of unrequited feelings or first ever breakups.
Pro tip: Plumbite Pier – the local amusement park – is the perfect date spot!
Stir Things Up with Pranks and Fashion
Spice up your teen Sims life by letting them get into a bit of trouble. In High School Years there is more potential than ever for teen Sims to explore their mischievous sides by pulling pranks. They might mark up the whiteboard, leave a stink capsule in someone’s locker, or tamper with the school’s PA system! Just be careful not to get caught. While pulling successful pranks will increase a Sim’s mischief skill, being discovered will have consequences and may lead to trust issues.
Teen Sims can also have fun hanging out in their bedrooms, sitting cross-legged on their beds together, or even having pillow fights. Or, if they’re sick of being cooped up, they can sneak out of the house after curfew using The E Window and Trellis Ladder, which will let them climb down the side of the house and escape for a night of fun (again, try not to get caught).
Fashion has always been a huge part of The Sims because it is the ultimate form of self-expression. A collaboration with Depop will give your teen Sims even more styles to discover with looks designed by real-world Depop sellers Jeremy Salazar, Sha’an d’Anthes, Lapoze McTribouy, Selena Williams, and Bella McFadden.
Sports Stars, Prom Royalty, and Valedictorians
Every high school experience requires two key events: prom and graduation.
Prom is the most exciting, if anxiety-inducing, night of many teen Sims’ high school years. To prepare they can present a promposal sign to their crush, choose the perfect outfit, have friends over to get ready, and vote for prom royalty. Dance routines, music, snacks, and more are all within your control as the player.
The graduation ceremony is the big event marking a Sim’s transition to adulthood. To prepare, Sims will invite guests, decide on their outfits, and even get gifts for their school friends and favorite teachers.
It’s time to experience the rollercoaster of puberty, the drama of first love, and the journey of self-discovery with The Sims 4 High School Years Expansion.
The Sims™ 4 High School Years Expansion Pack
Electronic Arts
☆☆☆☆☆58
★★★★★
$39.99$35.99
Be a good (or bad) student, join a club, start a trend, and make the most of being a teenager with The Sims™ 4 High School Years Expansion Pack*! Navigate iconic teenage experiences like attending prom, pulling pranks, experimenting with identity and trends, and forming friendships and rivalries at extracurricular events. There’s a lot to do before graduation – teen Sims can attend class, interact with teachers, and even earn money as style influencers or streamers! Purchase through September 8 to get bonus items for your streaming set up. KEY FEATURES
Vibing Streamer Gear — Transform your bedroom into a gaming paradise, streaming studio, or a platform to influence trends with a new gaming chair, wireless speaker, and LED panels when you order through September 8**. Experience High School — Experience all the ups and downs of high school. Attend classes in person, get to know your teachers, hang out in the cafeteria, and even decorate your locker! Your most treasured moments might happen while loitering around with your friends after school. Iconic Teen Moments — Dance the night away at prom and celebrate your graduation ceremony (if you keep up with your schoolwork!). In addition to those big moments, Sims can make lifelong friends, be asked out by other teens, participate in after-school activities and teams, and experience the rollercoaster of puberty. Shake Things Up — High school is a time of self-discovery! Find the confidence to ask your crush out or the guts to skip class (don’t let the principal catch you). Teen Sims will explore their own likes and dislikes, and have new opportunities to cause mischief. Pranks and sneaking out after dark can have consequences, so be careful you don’t get caught. Explore Your Style — Make your bedroom your own, plan outfits with clothes designed by Depop sellers, and become a Simfluencer! Teen Sims can earn money by selling outfits and hyping up looks they design on Trendi right from their bedrooms, which are now more interactive than ever. Use a tablet, read a book in bed, or even have a pillow fight! *REQUIRES THE SIMS 4 (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES.
**Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/packs/expansion-packs/the-sims-4-high-school-years for details.
Part man, part machine. Become the T-800 and T-1000 Terminator models with two limited-time Ultra Operator Bundles featuring dozens of Quips and more.
Compete in Warzone’s Titanium Trials event to earn additional items inspired by the blockbuster film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.”
Become a Zombie in Rebirth of the Dead, featuring a new Infestation meter that, when filled, returns all spectators to the match as the undead.
From cybernetic organisms to the undead, Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone are gearing up for it all. From August 1 through August 31, get the Tracer Pack: T-800 and the Tracer Pack: T-1000 limited-time bundles on the Xbox Store, inspired by the blockbuster action film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” Deploy to the Titanium Trials as a Terminator and elsewhere across Vanguard and Warzone.
And that’s not the only new threat in town. Experience Rebirth of the Dead in a limited-time Warzone mode that gives Operators the chance to become a Zombie. Read on for more details on the Terminator Bundles, Titanium Trials, and Rebirth of the Dead.
The T-800 is described by Skynet as the first cybernetic organism, perfectly able to blend in with humans utilizing living tissue over a hyper alloy skeleton. After a mid-life crisis, its passion became protecting John Connor, acting like a stepfather to him. Its focus is on terminating threats, and yet it has no preferred fighting style; it is comfortable with weapons, vehicles, and even hand-to-hand combat.
The Tracer Pack: T-800 Limited Time Bundle features the original Terminator from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” Leading the 10-item bundle is the Ultra Model T-800 Operator, including 49 Quips, three of which are earned by leveling up the Operator. Also included are the unique “Terminated” Finishing Move, the “Trust Me” Highlight Intro, and the “He’ll Live” MVP Highlight, as well as multiple skins, including the terrifying exoskeleton.
Other key items include the Ultra-Rarity Neural Net Processor Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, which features tracer rounds, and two Legendary Weapon Blueprints: the Coltan Alloy SMG and the Motorhead Shotgun. Attach the Infrared Optics Reticle and the Always Scanning Charm and update your player profile with the Legendary “I’ll Be Back” Animated Emblem.
Tracer Pack: Terminator T-1000 Ultra Operator
“I just need to ask him a few questions.” — T-1000
Display Name: Model T-1000
Activation Date: 2029
A product of Skynet, the T-1000 is an advanced AI model made from liquid metal. Its passion is infiltrating the human resistance, its focus is terminating their members, and it is relentless in both pursuits.
Get the Tracer Pack: T-1000 Limited Time Bundle to become the T-800’s nemesis, capable of transforming and mimicking its prey. The Ultra Model T-1000 Operator includes 14 unique Quips, three earned through leveling the Operator, plus 60 Mimicry Quips disguised as other Operators. The T-1000 also features the Blocker Remover Finishing Move, the “My Turn” Highlight Intro, and the “I Wouldn’t Worry” MVP Highlight.
The Bundle also includes three Legendary Weapon Blueprints: the Liquid Metal SMG, the Persistent Mission Assault Rifle, and the Identity Theft LMG. Rounding out the 10-item bundle is the Legendary Unstoppable Animated Calling Card, the Animated Full Chase Emblem, and the Alternative Future Watch.
Buy COD Points to get one or both Terminator Bundles in-game on Xbox before Skynet recalls their models on August 31.
Deploy to the Terminator-Themed Titanium Trials
From August 11 through August 24, compete in the Titanium Trials: Endurance Battle Royale Playlist, and complete tasks to earn additional Terminator-inspired rewards like the Titanium Chrome Assault Rifle Weapon Blueprint, the “I’ll Be Back” Calling Card, and more.
Armor is everything in this limited-time mode, as players experience Warzone as a Terminator would. Deploy as the Model T-800 or T-1000 and further rewards may come.
New Terminator Merch in the Call of Duty Store
To celebrate this limited-time crossover between Warzone and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” the Call of Duty Store is dropping a limited-run line of “Buy Me Back” shirts.
An iteration of the original “Buy Me Back” design, this version of the crewneck shirt features the deadly Skynet-produced robots from the future. There will also be another limited-run shirt, “Sweats don’t feel pain, bots do,” that will be available in the Store.
This exclusive drop will be in limited quantities, so do not miss out on owning a piece of history.
Zombies Reign in Rebirth of the Dead
The undead have infiltrated Warzone in a new limited-time mode: Rebirth of the Dead. This Mini Royale hosts up to 40 players divided into Quads. Operators who are eliminated will return to life as a Zombie, with the following abilities at their disposal:
Charged Jump: Close distances or switch up movement patterns with this fast-recharging ability. The longer you hold down the command to make a Charged Jump, the farther and higher you’ll leap.
EMP Blast: Destroy enemy electronics — including equipment like Proximity Mines, as well as vehicles and digital optics — and disable the HUD of any Operators within the blast radius.
Gas Grenade: Damage and disorient your enemies using the Gas Grenade, which spews out toxic particles in a small radius emanating from you. Great when combined with the EMP Blast in close quarters.
To return as a living Operator, Zombies must collect four syringes throughout the environment by eliminating Operators and searching in Supply Boxes, Medical Supplies, and Buy Stations. Loose syringes will be outlined through obstacles to make them easier to spot. Perform a Finishing Move on an Operator to earn four at once for an instant redeploy.
New Infestation Mechanic and Medical Supplies
Infestation brings the spirit of a late-round Zombies rush to Warzone, as Operators may need to fight off dozens of recently respawned Zombies in a tense battle for survival.
The Infestation meter is shown on the player HUD throughout the match, filling up as zombies are eliminated. Once the meter is full, the Infestation event begins.
At the start of an Infestation, every spectator — Zombies who were KIA — will respawn. This gives an “extra afterlife” to players who may have gotten eliminated early from the game.
The other event during Rebirth of the Dead is the Medical Supplies event. This event deposits Medical Supplies containing syringes and high-rarity gear around the map. Operators can crack them open for their Zombified squadmates.
Other than these differences, the rules of Rebirth of the Dead are like a standard Mini Royale: the circle collapse waits for no Operator or Zombie, although the latter can move through the gas, and the last surviving squad wins. Look for the Rebirth of the Dead Playlist in Warzone as part of the midseason update.
You know what would be good right about now? Goats. Unfortunately, we don’t have any yet… but there’s not long to wait. All of us here at Coffee Stain Publishing and Coffee Stain North are very (cautiously) excited to announce that Goat Simulator 3 will be launching November 17 for Xbox Series X|S, the perfect time of year to snuggle up on the sofa and role play as a goat.
In case you missed it, we announced Goat Simulator 3 back in June. It’s a direct sequel to 2014’s Goat Simulator and is set to be the grand return of no one’s favorite female protagonist, Pilgor. The new game will be a fresh take on the old farmyard-fueled mayhem players know and love, but this time you’ll be able to jump into four-person multiplayer with a whole new sandbox island to explore and destroy.
Pre-order your copy of Goat Simulator 3 on Xbox Series X|S today!
Goat Simulator 3 – Pre-Order Standard Edition
Coffee Stain Publishing AB
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Pilgor’s baaack! Order the Standard Edition early and you’ll get your very own in-game Pre-udder. It’s exactly what you think it is. Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience that puts you back in the hooves of no one’s favourite female protagonist. That’s right – we’re doing this again. The baa has been raised, and Pilgor is joined by other goats too. You can invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore. Get ready for another round of udder mayhem. Lick, headbutt, and ruin your way through a brand new open world in the biggest waste of your time since Goat Simulator! We won’t tell you how to play (except in the tutorial), but merely provide the means to be the goats of your dreams. KEY FEATURES: – You can be a goat – Three of your friends can be goats too, and join you in local or online co-op – No really, there are so many goats. If you want to be fancy you can wear the skins of tall goats, stripey goats, and many more. There’s a goat for everyone! – Or dress up your goat in all kinds of nonsense, from toilet rolls to tea trays. Put on a jetpack for all we care. – This time we actually hired ‘game designers’ and we’re told they’ve added ‘an ok amount of content’; events, NPCs to mess with, physics, status effects, collectables, easter eggs, lies, betrayal, heartbreak – They’ve added mini-games too, lots of mini-games (seven is a lot, right?) – Who said anything about a musical? – You can be Keanu Ree… (jk, wanted to check you were still reading) – But you can be a goldfish (true story) DISCLAIMER: Goat Simulator 3 is another completely stupid game. Will this game teach you how to become one with your local herd? Probably not. Learning about real goats with David Attenborough or something would absolutely be the smarter thing to do.
Goat Simulator 3 – Pre-Order Digital Downgrade Edition
Coffee Stain Publishing AB
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Pilgor’s baaack! Order the Digital Downgrade Edition early and you’ll get your very own in-game Pre-udder. It’s exactly what you think it is. Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore. The Digital Downgrade Edition includes the base game, plus unique remastered garbage from the different DLCs that came to Goat Simulator: Unique garbage:
– Play as Old school Pilgor
– Full Tank armour (MMO)
– Goat Zero skin (GoatZ)
– Space helmet & suit (Waste of Space)
– Masks of Don Pastrami, Valentino Salami, Dolph Spaghetti & Humphrey Ciabatta (Payday)
– Digital Soundtrack
– 3D Printing Files:
– Pilgor
– Tony Shark
– Goat Tower
– Trinket DISCLAIMER: Goat Simulator 3 is another completely stupid game. Will this game teach you how to become one with your local herd? Probably not. Learning about real goats with David Attenborough or something would absolutely be the smarter thing to do.
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 11, 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!
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet! Play as both new star Kirin and series protagonist Gunvolt as you switch between them on the fly while conquering Gunvolt 3’s many stages and bosses.
An arcade shooter where you battle against monsters with a cool battleship. The evil Deathrix invaded the world and released a mysterious meteorite causing a great flood. Upgrade your ships for better performance to fight the most brutal enemies. Features a local co-op mode to team-up with friends and family.
Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins on an epic quest to rescue her parents. Frogun is an old-school platformer capturing the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is your best friend.
Soar on the wind around the world in your flying Beakle. Make use of the elementals not only in turn-based battles, but in dungeon gimmicks by combining character abilities. Also find the Quartzes to strengthen your party, acquire skills, and various techniques.
A 2D pixel art destruction game inspired by classic Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic Rampage. Featuring a selection of different Gigas from the Prehistoric era, outer space, and forgotten history.
A compilation of two vertical-scrolling shoot ‘em ups from the series Thunderbolt released in 1995. The QuByte port brings the 8-bit and 16-bit versions of the game, both with official English localization and new features like control remapping, different screen types, and save states.
Drive, boost, jump, flip, and fly your turbo powered car as you chip, putt, and smash giant golf balls in a thrilling dash to beat your friends to the finish flag. Feel the excitement of fast-paced arcade-style racing as you tee off with your friends in a new exhilarating way.
On each level you must roll the cats back into their bed; only then you will convince them to sleep. Use your spatial logic and try to put the cats back to bed in this relaxing puzzle game featuring cute cats.
More than 75 new games will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One between July 26 and September 5.
Spend $50 on eligible games and movies to receive 5,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
Here’s a sneak peak of some exciting Summer Spotlight games coming your way to get you get you pumped for a fantastic season of gaming.
Summer Spotlight 2022 has officially kicked off and we’re excited to bring you a ton of games every week for the next six weeks — more than 75 new games will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One between July 26 and September 5! Like prior years, you’ll also be rewarded for buying Summer Spotlight games!
Play More, Get More
Spend $50 on eligible games and movies to receive 5,000 Microsoft Rewards points! In addition to the games, we are including several movies and TV titles in the collection each week that are eligible for the promotion. To kick things off, here’s a sneak peak of some exciting Summer Spotlight games coming your way to get you get you pumped for a fantastic season of gaming.
Capcom Arcade 2ndStadium Bundle – Now Available Capcom is taking you back to the stadium with another collection of your favorite classics! See what has changed, and what’s completely new, in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, from 3D-rendered arcade cabinets to scanline filters, there’s everything you need to recreate that arcade atmosphere.
Multiversus – July 26 (Open Beta) The Multiverse is at your fingertips as you battle it out in intense 2v2 matches. Up against Batman & Shaggy? Try using Bugs Bunny and Arya Stark! This platform fighter lets you play out your fantasy matchups in a fun co-op or head-to-head fight for supremacy.
RimWorld Console Edition – July 28 A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Two Point Campus – August 8 – Xbox Game Pass The next game from the makers of the critically acclaimed Two Point Hospital. In Two Point Campus you can build the university of your dreams, while looking after your students and staff and fulfilling all their wants and needs!
Tribes of Midgard-August 16 A combination of action, survival, and rogue lite elements. With a co-op mode, players work together to defend their village from hordes of invaders threatening to destroy the Seed of Yggdrasil. Protect the Seed and stop Ragnarök — the end of the world!
Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed– August 30 Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. To thwart the schemes of your enemies and form alliances with the very species you came to enslave.
Rumbleverse An all-new, free-to-play, 40-person brawler royale where anyone can be a champion. You play as your own unique citizen of Grapital City as you battle your way to victory! Customize your fighter by mixing and matching hundreds of unique items and stand out from the crowd.
Cult of the Lamb Take on the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and repay your debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland followers and spread your word to become the one true cult.
TinyKin – Xbox Game Pass Milo arrives on Earth to find that he’s way too small, everybody’s gone, and a day hasn’t passed since 1991! Team up with the mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more! Find a way home through a sprawling ant-sized metropolis and unravel Earth’s biggest mystery!
This is just a small taste of all the great games releasing this summer. Make sure you check out the Microsoft Store every Tuesday to discover all the new games to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Also, please join us while we stream the latest Summer Spotlight titles on our official Xbox Twitch Channel every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT. Tune in for a chance to win a code of whatever game we are playing that week. And be sure to follow Major Nelson on Twitter to get weekly updates and find out about special giveaways including a chance to win a token for every single Summer Spotlight game! See the full list of games at Xbox.com.
The biggest addition in the history of World of Warships: Legends is here! The update adds a whole new tier bringing 14 ships of 3 types and 4 nations initially, and also affects matchmaking and economy. Here’s a quick summary of the sea-shaking content and massive changes:
Tier VIII is Here
12 new Tier VIII researchable ships (destroyers, cruisers, and battleships) in the tech tree for USA, Japan, Germany, and Soviet Union, including battleship Maine, cruiser Roon, and destroyer Yūgumo, with more to arrive in upcoming updates;
2 Premium ships of Tier VIII, distributed through campaign and auction, respectively: French battleship République and German destroyer Elbing;
High-tier matchmaking will be pitching Tier VII, VIII, and Legendary ships against each other for the current update only, then switching to +/-1 rule, essentially still putting Tier VIII ships against Tier VII and Legendary Tier opposition, but never at the same time;
Economy changes make Tier VII ships much more attractive in terms of stacking up credits
Third Anniversary Celebrations
Legends’ third anniversary brings gifts and bonuses. Windroses for all ships from Tier IV to Legendary, first win bonus bumped to x5, special ‘Treasure Hunt’ web event with free rewards, and – most importantly – a gift bundle. ‘Symphony of the Night’ is centered around first Commonwealth ship, Tier II Premium destroyer Vampire and Commander Leonard Murray alongside her. A solid set of camos and other in-game items included!
Alongside bonuses, you will be able to take part in two Bureau projects: free Legendary Birthday 2022, rewarding crates and more goods for a look back at the significant landmarks of the past year of Legends, and a 3,000-Steel Colbert one, with Legendary Tier French cruiser-firestarter at the pinnacle of it.
L’Ambassadeur campaign
Tier VIII French République is the crown jewel of this 100-milestone, 5-week challenge. She is the first ship of the all-new tier to become available as the main campaign prize with more to come, preserving the tradition of the ultimate reward being – mostly – of the highest non-Legendary tier.
She brings to the fray huge 17-inch (431 mm) guns with rapid reload in a solid 4×2 layout and more than respectable antiair capabilities, with all of that spiced up by Engine Boost consumable.
Balance changes
Tier VI Weimar is moving to Tier VII with an additional consumable slot added; she will find herself there battling more powerful ships, thus decreasing the relative power level. Additionally, the arrival of Tier VIII ships in World of Warships: Legends will impact aircraft carriers’ stats – most of those on Tier VII and Tier V Premium Zuihō will be buffed with tweaks including increased planes’ HP, hangar and squadron sizes, and more.
Continue your Legendary journey and turn the tide!
