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Ready to deliver an epic fusion of the FPS and action genres, FYQD-Studio and Playism are pleased to announce the release of Bright Memory: Infinite Platinum Edition as an Optimized for Xbox Series X|S title. The Platinum Edition comes equipped with all available cosmetic DLC (player costumes and weapon skins) released to date for the PC version plus an Xbox exclusive weapon skin not available anywhere else!

Game Overview

Bright Memory: Infinite Platinum Edition fuses action and FPS elements to bring you a high-octane experience like nothing else. Build up your skill tree to unlock an array of skills and abilities, all of which can be used in tandem with ranged and melee weapons to unleash dazzling combos on enemy hostiles.

Unlike its predecessor, Bright Memory: Infinite Platinum Edition keeps you even more engaged through dynamic gameplay, including stealth and vehicle action elements utilized during the sneaking and car chase missions. You even get to fight enemies while trying to stay on the wings of a passenger aircraft!

Xbox Series X|S Features

Bright Memory: Infinite Platinum Edition is Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and shows off the power of the  platform with support for 4K resolution and raytracing, all running at a locked 60 frames per second. What’s more, those with capable displays can enable 120 FPS mode, achieving maximum smoothness with minimum input latency for an even more engaging combat experience.

Special Owner Discount

As a small token of appreciation, players who own Bright Memory on Xbox Series X|S will receive a 20% discount on Bright Memory: Infinite Platinum Edition.

Get ready to bust ‘bots, slay dragons, and go for the 3-count in Capcom Arcade 2^nd Stadium, a collection of 32 arcade classics available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S (via backward compatibility)! Today, we’re talking about a handful of stand-out titles that will have you ready to put your token up on the machine and say, “I got next!”

Black Tiger (1987)

Long, long ago, three dragons descended from the skies above with a rolling thunder, and plunged a kingdom into darkness…

Despite the name, this arcade game from Capcom’s early days tells the tale of a lone barbarian on a quest to defeat three terrifying dragons – not tigers – to rescue the kingdom from certain disaster. Featuring an upgrade system that allows you to improve your weapons, armor, and even total health as countless Capcom games since. Collect Zenny as you go, save the Wise Men trapped along the way to gain bonuses and buy new items, and save the kingdom!

Saturday Night Slam Masters (1993)

There’s nothing quite like the lights, sounds, and signs in the crowd arguing over which video game in a series is the best one when it comes to wrestling. This over-the-top wrestling game, known as Muscle Bomber – The Body Explosion – in Japan (how can you not love that name?), features character designs by Tetsuo Hara, best known for the manga “Fist of the North Star.” You are already pinned.

While Slam Masters plays like a fighting game at its core, the match isn’t over when you deplete your opponent’s stamina bar with strikes and grapples. Just like a pro wrestling match, you’ll need to take your foe to the mat with a pin and go for the three count. Alongside the many colorful characters on the cast ranging from American pro wrestlers to luchadores, you might also recognize a certain fighting mayor from Metro City. This Mike “Macho” Haggar guy looks awfully familiar…

Hyper Dyne Side Arms (1986)

The interstellar Bozon Empire has launched a full-scale attack on Earth! It’s up to a pair of pilots to fly a massive mech, known as a Mobile suit, to defeat the Empire and save the Earth from being conquered.

While Hyper Dyne Side Arms looks like a classic side-scrolling shooter at first glance, complete with various upgradeable weapons and speed-ups (and speed-downs), where it really shines is in the ability to switch your weapons as you go. Swapping to the right weapon for the right job is key as you fly through stages, taking out enemies and dodging bullets. One of the game’s most unique features is its approach to co-op. Picking up a certain power-up in single player will call in an ally to power up your suit and give it an 8-way shot. In co-op, both players’ suits will merge, allowing one player to move and shoot their regular weapon while the second player controls the 8-way shot! Now that’s teamwork.

Knights of the Round (1991)

This classic beat ‘em up is, as the name might suggest, based on the legend of King Arthur. Play as Arthur, Lancelot, or Perceval, and take up your sword (or axe) on a grand adventure across the kingdom!

Supporting up to three players at once, bring the hurt to your foes and pick up silver, gold, and treasure along the way to increase your score. The game also has a unique guard mechanic that, when timed properly, can unleash a devastating counter-attack, so don’t be afraid to play aggressively and go for a high score! As your score goes up, so does your level – and as your level goes up, you’ll gain improved armor and weapons, and ultimately become a hero worthy of being one of the Knights of the Round!

Mega Man – The Power Battle (1995) / Mega Man 2 – The Power Fighters (1996)

Super fighting robot… Mega Man! Super fighting robot… Mega Man!

Sorry, where was I? Oh, right. This pair of arcade games features the Blue Bomber himself, trading classic platforming for a more intense fighting-game style presentation. Depending on which game you play, you’ll be able to choose from Mega Man, Proto Man, Bass, and Duo, each with a different style of gameplay and a unique storyline for that character. Two players can even play co-op to take out Robot Masters together!

Each game also gives you three paths to follow as you bust baddies on your way to victory, with plenty of familiar foes to square off against from past Mega Man games. In classic Mega Man fashion, gain new powers from each defeated foe, and use them to find your opponent’s weakness on your mission to stop Dr. Wily’s latest evil ambitions!

That’s all and much more Capcom gems from the vault to discover. The game is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S (via backward compatibility), so don’t forget to pick up a copy!

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Bundle

CAPCOM CO., LTD.

☆☆☆☆☆ 21

★★★★★

Purchase before [August 4th, 2022 23:59] get the bonus detailed below!
■Early Bird Bonus
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium: Display Frames Set 1
A set of wallpapers for use in-game, modeled after the designs and artwork of the titles included in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium.
Note: Bonus will be available for sale separately. ■About Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Play more of your favorite
arcade hits from yesteryear.
Includes SONSON for free! Capcom is taking you back to the stadium with another collection of your favorite classic hits! Come see what’s changed, and what’s completely new, in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium! Just Like the Good Old Days
From 3D-rendered arcade cabinets to scanline filters, there’s everything you need to recreate that arcade atmosphere. Fully customizable display settings let you craft your own personal experience and truly relive the glory days of arcade gaming. Brand New Ways to Play
With gameplay rewind, speed adjustment, and the ability to save and load your game at any time, your old favorites will feel new all over again!
Every game has online leaderboard rankings, so you can see where you stack up against players all over the world!
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, where retro appeal meets cutting-edge features for a fresh take on Capcom’s classics! Play hard. Dominate the scoreboards.
Track your progress across each game, including play count, times cleared, and personal high scores! Beat your bests, or those of your friends–there’s always something to shoot/strive for! ■Bundle Contents
Get a great deal on 30 additional Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium titles with the Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Bundle. As a special bonus, you’ll get Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium: Gan Sumoku! Note:
– Player numbers differ based on the game. Multiplayer gameplay is only available locally.
– As a special bonus, you’ll get Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium: Gan Sumoku.
– Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium: Gan Sumoku also known by its old title GUN.SMOKE. ©Tetsuo Hara/Coamix Approved No.GK-102
©SEGA
©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

CAPCOM CO., LTD.

☆☆☆☆☆ 19

★★★★★

Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear.
Includes SONSON for free! Capcom is taking you back to the stadium with another collection of your favorite classic hits! Come see what’s changed, and what’s completely new, in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium! Just Like the Good Old Days
From 3D-rendered arcade cabinets to scanline filters, there’s everything you need to recreate that arcade atmosphere. Fully customizable display settings let you craft your own personal experience and truly relive the glory days of arcade gaming. Brand New Ways to Play
With gameplay rewind, speed adjustment, and the ability to save and load your game at any time, your old favorites will feel new all over again!
Every game has online leaderboard rankings, so you can see where you stack up against players all over the world!
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, where retro appeal meets cutting-edge features for a fresh take on Capcom’s classics! Play hard. Dominate the scoreboards.
Track your progress across each game, including play count, times cleared, and personal high scores! Beat your bests, or those of your friends–there’s always something to shoot/strive for! Included Title
SONSON
Players: 1-2 Co-Op
Genre: Shooting
Versions: Japanese & English Note: Player numbers differ based on the game. Multiplayer gameplay is only available locally.

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 PC, 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!

MultiVersus (Open Beta) – July 26

In MultiVersus, the Multiverse is at your fingertips as you battle it out in intense 2v2 matches. Choose from Harley Quinn, Tom and Jerry, Finn the Human, Wonder Woman, Steven Universe, Jake the Dog, Garnet, Superman, and more! This platform fighter lets you play out your fantasy match-ups in a fun co-op or head-to-head fight for supremacy.

80’s Overdrive (Console and PC) – July 27

A 2D pixel art racing game, designed to take you back in time to when 8- and 16-bit consoles and arcade games ruled the world. Compete against opponents in career mode to unlock new races, buy new cars, and upgrade them with state-of-the-art technologies!

Arsonist Heaven – July 27 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Get ready to blaze through your enemies with as much firepower as you can carry! It’s hunt or be hunted in a game of side-scrolling survival. Arsonist Heaven is an action platformer presented in retro pixel art style where you take the role of a hunter in a flame-retardant hazard suit equipped with a jet pack as you traverse a wide variety of biomes, from forests and icy mountains to deserts and volcanic caverns.

Train Valley: Console Edition – July 27

Build railroads to connect cities, tunnels, and bridges. Manage increasing traffic by constructing, switches, sidings, and spurs so that multiple trains can run without delays, at the same time. Stay accident-free by precisely controlling trains during crucial moments.

Aniquilation – July 28

A twin-stick shooter set across small planets where not only your shots are your weapons, but the enemies and planet environment can be as well, throwing and reflecting almost all elements of the environment.

LootLite – July 28 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A roguelike-arcade in which you can choose between seven different heroes to fight against the enemy hordes and try to recover the stolen treasures. Travel through a huge peninsula with distinct levels full of secrets, hidden paths, and all kinds of weapons.

Lord Winklebottom Investigates – July 28

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that is not like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

Puzzletronics Digital Infinite – July 28

A minimalist jigsaw-puzzle where you move the pieces to form logical circuits while listen to a relaxing and calm soundtrack. Challenge yourself through 135 diverse levels with a variety of difficulty, learning the behavior of logical doors and digital logic.

RimWorld Console Edition – July 28

Shipwrecked on a distant world, you manage a group of desperate colonists as you co-author tragic, twisted, and triumphant stories about imprisoned pirates, desperate colonists, starvation, and survival. Every thunderstorm, pirate raid, and travelling salesperson is a card dealt into your story by the AI Storyteller for you to choose from: Randy Random does crazy stuff; Cassandra Classic goes for rising tension; and Phoebe Chillax likes to relax. Discover a new generated world each time you play.

Avenging Spirit – July 29 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

As an avenging spirit, you must save your girlfriend from a mysterious crime syndicate so you can finally rest in peace. Possess one of four characters with unique abilities to attack (or possess) enemies, collect power-ups, and defeat bosses to advance.

Digimon Survive – July 29

Digimon Survive sees a brand-new group of teenagers, led by Takuma Momozuka, get lost on a school camping trip, finding them transported to a strange new world of ferocious foes and new allies.  Join Takuma and his friends to fight their way back home. Craft your story in this thrilling visual novel with turn-based combat.

You know, there’s lots to do on a farm. You’re always as busy as a bee producing sweet, sweet honey while it’s increasing the yield of adjacent fields of crops (they really do, bees are buzzing awesome). Just like we are busy with cultivating new content for Farming Simulator 22 – Forests. Pumps. Hoses. Shiny Platinum Editions. Let’s talk about all that.

Soon, you’ll be able to harvest what we planted for you: the upcoming Platinum Edition and Platinum Expansion, two new content packs (Vermeer Pack and Pumps n’ Hoses Pack) plus free content and more. All coming this year. Continue reading for more details!

Want to try Farming Simulator 22 for free? You can do it right now!

Quick FYI: Check out Free Play Days and play Farming Simulator 22 on Xbox this weekend! If you’re new to (virtual) farming, you might want to take a look at our Farming Simulator Academy, a growing set of tutorials to assist you with your first steps on the fields.

And, if you think, “Hey wow, those Farming Simulator people seem more interesting than I thought”, you can even join FarmCon by watching our live stream this Saturday – we’re meeting fans at the John Deere Forum in Germany to present the following content live and look for the best (virtual) bale stacker. Streaming on our official Giants Software Twitch channel starts at 10 am CEST on July 23^rd and lasts until the evening. But let’s get back to the new stuff that’s coming soon.

Happy Little Tree Planting and Lots of Logging

With the Platinum Expansion & Platinum Edition (containing the base game + expansion), we add a huge amount of new content to the game. Both launch on November 15th, and pre-orders are available now. We push the number of authentic vehicles and tools by renowned agricultural brands up to more than 500. Volvo Group is joining the Farming Simulator universe with the expansion! Also included: more machines by IMPEX, Koller, Komatsu, Pfanzelt, Schwarzmüller, and others to care for fields and forest.

If you’re into forestry, the new map called Silverrun Forest becomes your new playground to harvest trees and distribute the logs for new production chains and various points of interest that develop thanks to your deliveries. That includes a small shipyard, where boats take off when you provide enough wood. More importantly, you can plant new types of trees and create an even more impressive landscape inspired by the Pacific Northwest of the United States. New missions included. Have your new tree markers handy!

Vermeer and More – We’re Not Done, Yet!

With the Vermeer Pack, another new content pack is coming to Farming Simulator 22 and it’s coming in just a few weeks. In addition to the world’s first self-propelled baler, the Vermeer pack includes five efficient and unique machines from the North-American manufacturer. If you’re into baling (you should, it’s fun), you’ll be able to produce bales as fast as possible, with great comfort and maneuverability. Like the Platinum Edition and Platinum Expansion, you can pre-order the Vermeer Pack right now – and on August 23, you can start baling.

Let’s Pump It Up! Get Your Hoses Ready…

Presented and published by Giants Software, our dear friends at the game development studio Creative Mesh (started as a modding team and best known for their third-party add-ons for past Farming Simulator installments), are currently working on the Pumps n’ Hoses Pack. It’ll allow you to extend your farming operations with so-called umbilical systems (using pumps and hoses to spread fertilizer more efficiently and soil-friendly), manure separation, and configurable biogas plants. It’s available for pre-order now and will be released on September 27.

Okay, Here’s Some Free Content Right Now!

If you want something new RIGHT NOW, then visit the official in-game ModHub, where we provide you with Giants-tested mods by our community and a selection of machines we introduce ourselves for everyone to download for free – like the John Deere 5M and the classic John Deere 710. Both tractors are now available, free of charge, so they’re on us and John Deere. Have fun! And, if we see you at FarmCon at the John Deere Forum or in our livestream this weekend, say hello to our developers!

Calling all Operators! The battle is about to intensify, and we need all hands on deck. Deploy with your friends and family to the full Multiplayer and Zombies experience during the one-week Free Access period for Mercenaries of Fortune, the fourth season of Call of Duty: Vanguard.

With all maps and modes available, you’re in for one wild ride. The Free Access period is now live for Xbox players and lasts until 8 a.m. PT on July 26. Experience new maps like USS Texas 1945, new modes like Blueprint Gun Game, and classic round-based Zombies in Shi No Numa, and plenty more.

Battle Erupts on the USS Texas 1975

The classic Multiplayer map introduced in Call of Duty: WWII makes its debut in Vanguard. From bow to stern, USS Texas 1945 will test your skills at every turn, from long-range battles on the decks to close-quarters mayhem in the interior. Fight for your spot among the battleship’s several power positions to take control of the match and skyrocket to the top of the scoreboard.

Become a Weapons Master in Blueprint Gun Game

Be the first to progress through 18 different weapons to win this fan-favorite party mode now live in Vanguard. Get a taste of the huge variety of cosmetics available, as each weapon features a different Weapon Blueprint.

Eliminate a player with your current weapon to move on to the next or take them out with a melee attack to set them back one weapon. And don’t even think about hiding in the shadows, as a persistent UAV pings all Operators throughout the match, encouraging daring and aggressive play.

Enter the Swamp of Death in Shi No Numa

Classic, round-based Zombies is back with Shi No Numa, aka the Swamp of Death. Jolt the horde with electrical traps, smash them with the flogger, and discover a Wonder Weapon that will see you blasting into the high rounds.

Your objective is to find a relic rumored to sever the bond between Dark Aether entities and their human hosts. This is your best chance to cast Kortifex the Deathless out of the villain Von List, thus rendering him powerless. Enter if you dare and use every power to your advantage, from the Altar of Covenants and Tome of Rituals to the Pack-A-Punch machine and more.

Compete on Sphere, Mayhem, Shipment, Das Haus

Try all the available Multiplayer maps, from recent additions like Sphere and Mayhem to classic maps like Shipment and Das Haus. Compete in a variety of modes as well, from classics like Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Hardpoint, to newer modes like the large-scale, vehicle-based Arms Race.

Vanguard Multiplayer and Zombies Free Access is now live and ends on July 26. An additional download is required to play.

Purchase Vanguard at 50% Off

Until July 31, all editions of Call of Duty: Vanguard will be marked 50% off in the Microsoft Store, making this the perfect time to extend your Free Access period into a full deployment.

Rise on every front.

Call of Duty®: Vanguard – Cross-Gen Bundle

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 1305

★★★★★

$69.99 $34.99

For a limited time, jump in and play Multiplayer and Zombies in Call of Duty®: Vanguard for FREE from July 20th to July 26th. The Call of Duty®: Vanguard Cross-Gen Bundle includes the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Cross-Gen bundle includes: – Call of Duty®: Vanguard
— Includes Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game
– 5 hours of weapons 2XP
– Digital Exclusive – Frontline Weapons Pack Rise on every front: Dogfight over the Pacific, airdrop over France, defend Stalingrad with a sniper’s precision and blast through advancing forces in North Africa. The Call of Duty® franchise returns with Call of Duty®: Vanguard, developed by Sledgehammer Games, where players will be immersed in visceral WWII combat on an unprecedented global scale. Call of Duty®: Vanguard includes a deeply engaging single player Campaign, a massive launch day Multiplayer offering featuring over 20 maps including 16 built for core Multiplayer and an exciting new Zombies experience developed by Treyarch. Call of Duty®: Vanguard also ushers in a new and unparalleled Call of Duty®: Warzone™ integration, and features cross-progression and cross-generation play, in addition to a massive calendar of free post-launch content that adds in new Multiplayer maps, modes, seasonal events community celebrations and more. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. © 2021-2022 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY VANGUARD, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE, and WARZONE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2022 Id Software, Inc.

Call of Duty®: Warzone™

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 3610

★★★★★

Welcome to Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features the brand-new map, Caldera. Drop Into Paradise
Join forces with your friends and jump into a tropical battleground with up to 150 players. Loot For Rewards
Discover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage. Battle Across Three Epic Modes
Experience aerial combat in ‘Vanguard Royale,’ tap into the largest arsenal in standard ‘Battle Royale’ or play ‘Plunder’ in a race to earn the most Cash in the match. An Xbox Live Gold subscription is not required to play the Warzone™ game mode. All other online modes still require Xbox Live Gold. Pre-order Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II – Vault Edition digitally and instantly get The Ghost Legacy Pack FREE for a limited time. This offer comes with 12 Ghost Operator skins and 10 Weapon Blueprints available for immediate use in Modern Warfare® (2019 and Warzone™)*. Offer is available until October 28th, 2022. *Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® / Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S required to redeem Ghost Legacy Pack. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 28th, 2023. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. © 2019-2022 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, MODERN WARFARE, CALL OF DUTY WARZONE and WARZONE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

Hello, Xbox fans!

I am very happy to tell you that The Riftbreaker: Metal Terror is now available on Xbox Series X | S and Windows PCs! Metal Terror is the biggest update for The Riftbreaker thus far, greatly expanding on the original game. With new monsters to slay, new buildings to enhance your bases and new technologies to research, the world of Galatea 37 is going to change forever. There are two parts to this update – a free one, with an entirely new biome for you to discover in the Survival Mode, and a paid, new portion of the Story Campaign, taking place in that biome. Let me tell you all about the new features!

In the new chapter of the Story Campaign, you will get the chance to explore a previously undiscovered area of Galatea 37 – the Metallic Valley. This mysterious place bore witness to a great cataclysm long before your arrival on the planet. Those events changed the landscape and the inhabitants of the Valley forever. Most of the life forms you will encounter seem to be made of organic matter fused with metal. You will need to conduct thorough research to piece together what actually happened in this place. Your journey will be full of dangers the likes of which you have not seen before, but the rewards will push your technology forward by a country mile… if you survive, that is. The new Story Campaign part adds several hours of gameplay, taking you on a series of unique missions.

The free part of the update comes with an entirely new map for the Survival Mode. It is situated in the new Metallic Valley biome and will pit you against all kinds of metallic hybrids that will try to stop you from reaching your goal. Lucky for you, dozens of new technologies available to you will guarantee that you have the right tools at your disposal to face your enemies. This update also includes an extensive rebalancing of the Survival Mode and other quality of life fixes our community asked for. You will have access to more technologies right away, get specialized loadouts for all survival maps, and get the ability to download blueprints from the Alien Research tree without the need to build a laboratory. All these changes make Survival Mode more dynamic and give you a lot of flexibility.

With loads of new content and improvements, there is no better time to come back to The Riftbreaker if you have played it before. And if you have not – check it out on your Xbox Series console or your Windows PC through Xbox Game Pass. The world of Galatea 37 is all yours to discover!

The Riftbreaker

EXOR Studios

☆☆☆☆☆ 220

★★★★★

$29.99 $23.99

Xbox Game Pass

Free Trial

You play the role of captain Ashley S. Nowak – you are the Riftbreaker, an elite scientist/commando inside a powerful Mecha-Suit. Enter a one-way portal to Galatea 37, a distant planet at the far reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy, with the purpose of building up a base that will allow travel back to Earth and further colonization. Ashley’s Mecha-suit, which she calls “Mr. Riggs”, can withstand the harshest environment conditions and has a full range of equipment for base construction, resource extraction, gathering specimens and of course – combat. It is capable of traveling through rifts that connect space across vast distances. CAMPAIGN
Take on an epic journey across all the different biomes of Galatea 37. You will establish multiple persistent bases across the globe that will fuel your economy. Research alien substances and lifeforms, as well as fight hordes of alien creatures, clearly not happy with your interference in the natural order of the planet. The campaign spans multiple hours and offers a remarkable degree of freedom in a super detailed, procedurally generated world. You can decide on the order of your priorities and what technologies you want to use. You’re the only human there, after all. SURVIVAL
Your mission is to survive a set amount of time, fighting off increasingly difficult waves of enemy creatures. Each mission in the game is randomized, offering nearly endless replayability. SANDBOX
If intense fight for survival is not your thing either, then try out the Sandbox mode, where we give you control over the entire game – including resources, enemy spawns, and weather conditions. BASE BUILDING
Your task is to construct a two-way rift back to Earth. It is a very complex invention and requires enormous amounts of energy. Simple solar collectors and a few tons of steel will not be enough. You will need to build up a complex chain of mines, refineries, powerplants and research facilities to complete this mission. EXPLORATION
Galatea 37 is an unknown planet in the Sycorax belt of the Milky Way galaxy. Long distance surveys detected that it is inhabitable and perfect for colonization. The planet is full of rare minerals and substances that can be found in various locations around the globe. Varied biomes can surprise you with unknown fauna and flora as well as harsh weather conditions. Construct local outposts, in resource-rich locations that will transport the required resources using the rift technology. CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAMEPLAY
The Riftbreaker™’s gameplay can be customized to fit your playstyle. You can change the frequency of enemy attacks as well as their strength and numbers, resource abundance, weather events, enemy damage, and tons of other settings. There are also multiple difficulty presets to suit the needs of both hardcore strategy players as well as those that want a laid-back base-building experience.

School’s out, summer break is in full swing, and it’s time to get your game on!

The Secret Neighbor team is excited to bring you a brand new batch of midsummer hijinks with The Paranormal Amusement Park Update. Featuring a new Neighbor class, map, graphical updates, emotes, hidden treasures, and more! Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Welcome to the multiplayer horror game set in the Hello Neighbor universe. You are a member of the Neighborhood Rescue Squad, a group of kids who will stop at nothing to rescue their friend Nicky Roth from their Neighbor’s creepy clutches. However, no heist is without danger, as one of your trusted team is the Neighbor in disguise.

Do You Think They Have Funnel Cake?

Now that the weather has taken a welcomed turn to the warmer side, staying indoors can start to feel a bit stuffy. So let’s take a trip outside the Neighborhood and explore the now (in)famous abandoned Golden Apple Amusement Park in a brand new map.

The new Amusement Park map sports a large, mostly open-air environment. Due to this, it’s vastly different from all previous maps in both looks and layout from what you may have experienced before. You should also keep an extra sharp eye out because this map is also the first to feature a 4th keycard and matching door. Aside from layout and location, this map sports a few other new attributes as well.

In a nod to the original Hello Neighbor, tomato plants will make their debut in map 5, The Golden Apple Amusement Park! Snag one in passing and hurl it into the eyes of your attacker to thwart their advance. Or maybe you lost your flashlight or needed a last-minute powerup. New vending machines could give you an edge over your enemy when you need it most…for a price.

The Neighbor is Going Ghost!

As if the park wasn’t scary enough on its own at night, recently there have been reports of paranormal activity spotted in the area. Could it be the Neighbor’s doing? Only one way to find out! Keep a keen eye out for flickering lights and glowing blue ectoplasm and if you feel a chill go up your spine, it’s time to run.

Introducing: The Ghost Neighbor! His abilities include a spectral ghost transformation capable of flight and phasing through walls, and an ultimate ability that can temporarily disable every light within close proximity. This phantom menace has a weakness to light as it prevents changing back into his more corporeal form to grab you, so it’s now more important than ever to keep your trusty flashlight on you at all times. Light switches have also been added to every map to help players stay out of his cursed grasp.

Not All Treasures Are Silver and Gold

You may have noted a few new areas available from the lobby screen. If you’re new to the Neighborhood, or just feeling a bit rusty you can brush up on the basics with the brand new Tutorial Rooms. Get a hands-on overview of in-game items and how to use them or play through a brief single-player tutorial with character-specific challenges that let you learn a new class on the fly. Don’t forget to check out the abilities of the new Ghost Neighbor class before starting a match!

The Treasure room lets you earn and display mementos obtained by participating in special team-based in-game events. We won’t give up all our secrets but there are currently four hidden events available, the newest of which involves a ghastly incident buried right in the amusement park. To get to the bottom of it you’ll need to scour every nook and cranny across multiple maps. Solving this mystery will take the whole Neighborhood Rescue Squad and maybe even some help from an…unlikely source? If you find yourself short of team members to take on this new challenge, check out our Discord to meet friends and match-make!

No update would be complete without spiffy new skins. The circus may have shut its doors but you may still see lions in the big top, so stop by the shop to see the latest offerings! While you’re there, check out the new Emotion section and snag one of three new Neighbor Emotes to inflict a little psychological damage on your foes.

You’re now well-equipped and ready to take on anything this new update can throw at you. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Amusement Park and may your flashlight batteries last well into the wee hours of the morning, now get out there and show that you ain’t afraid of no ghost!

Secret Neighbor

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A group of kids are trying to break into their suspicious Neighbor’s basement to rescue their missing friend. Only problem is that one of the kids is a traitor – a Secret Neighbor in disguise. His job is to gain the trust of other players and betray them. Kids win if they get into the basement. Playing as a child: – Collect keys
– Save you friends from the Neighbor
– Cooperate but don`t trust anyone If you are lucky enough to play as Neighbor: – The house is your territory! Use it to separate, scare and confuse intruders.
– Use your gadgets to get advantage over the kids’ team.
– Gain trust amongst your foes and attack in the right moment.
– Protect your basement!

Honor your king, be El Presidente, or play in the big leagues during Free Play Days. For the King, MLB The Show 22, and Tropico 6  are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, July 14 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

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.

Game Details

• For the King
• MLB The Show 22
  • Xbox One ($59.99 SRP) at 50% off: $29.99 (Free Play Days)
• Tropico 6

For the King

The king has been murdered and the realm is in peril! Heed the call with your fellow adventurers in this RPG which you can play solo or with friends. Brave the elements with your make-shift party. Fight horrific creatures with your special skills and magical weapons. As you explore, collect and amass Lore to permanently unlock the mysteries of Fahrul for use in future adventures. Only you can save the kingdom and honor your fallen king!

MLB The Show 22

Weekends were made for baseball! Take to the diamond in MLB The Show 22. Create and use multiple ballplayers and customize those ballplayers how you want to aid in your progression. For newer players, you can choose from multiple difficulty levels to get the hang of the basics. Play March all the way into October the way you want with tools to utilize customized uniforms, logos, and stadiums. Live out your dream matchups with new legends joining the diamond. And after a fun weekend of baseball, continue the game with sales of 40% – 50% off MLB The Show 22.

Tropico 6

This weekend, lead your own island republic and its people through four distinctive eras. Invest and build up your infrastructure across multiple islands. Rally the people with election speeches that inspire with promises you can’t possibly keep. Make alliances on the international stage or send your Tropicans on raids to steal beloved symbols like the Eiffel Tower. Recruit or compete against your fellow statesman and dictators in cooperative and competitive multiplayer. Both the standard and the next gen edition are unlocked this weekend. It’s good to be El Presidente!

Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

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 PC, 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!

As Dusk Falls – July 19 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

An original interactive drama from Interior/Night that explores the entangled lives of two families across thirty years. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong in small town Arizona, the choices you make have a powerful impact on the characters’ lives in this uncompromising story of betrayal, sacrifice, and resilience.

Endling – Extinction is Forever – July 19

Will a mother fox manage to keep its little cubs alive? Experience a world ravaged by humankind through the eyes of the last fox on Earth in this eco-conscious adventure. Discover the destructive force of humans as they corrupt, pollute, and exploit the most precious and valuable resources of the natural environment day by day. Plan your next move carefully since it could be the last for you and your cubs.

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels – July 19 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Blast off to the visually stunning, exhilarating new Horizon Hot Wheels Park, high in the clouds above Mexico. Experience the fastest, most extreme tracks ever devised. Design, build, and share your own Hot Wheels adventure with over 80 distinct, snappable track pieces. Race 10 amazing new cars including the lightning fast 2021 Hennessey Venom F5 and the iconic 2000 Hot Wheels Deora II. Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels is included with the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition, Expansions Bundle, and Premium Add-Ons Bundle. This add-on requires Forza Horizon 5 (game sold separately).

Gloom and Doom – July 19 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A visual novel throwback to ‘90s slacker movies with a supernatural twist. A depressed wraith is trying to earn his way back into heaven by hunting demons. His final mark is a girl who believes she will cause the end of the world. Featuring a cast of moody characters and a superhero comic book style, your choices will lead you to one of seven endings.

Hazel Sky – July 20 – Xbox One X Enhanced

A heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.

Seduction: A Monk’s Fate – July 20 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Side-scrolling action and classic adventure storytelling come together in a horror-themed tale about a monk who must enter a dark and surreal realm to uncover the truth of his monastery. What mysteries lie hidden, and can those he respects truly be trusted? Take control of this young man as he explores and converses, questions everything he knows and defies the advice of his elders.

Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Bundle – July 21

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.

Hell Pie – July 21 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

An obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Grab the horns of Nate, the Demon of Bad Taste, as he is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie.

Aery – Vikings – July 22 – Xbox One X Enhanced

A story-driven 3D flight exploration game in which you control a little bird that is on its journey to complete a near impossible task of the gods. Make your journey through a wonderful, exciting, and breathtaking world and enjoy the feeling of flying on your search for Valhalla.

Princess.Loot.Pixel.Again x2 – July 22

Save cats! Kill dragons! Kiss the Princess! Again! Lots of fun with no hint at being serious, randomly generated adventures with heaps of more artifacts, objects, locations, enemies, bosses, secrets, and traps!

Severed Steel – July 22

A stylish and visceral single-player FPS featuring a fluid stunt system, destructible voxel environments, loads of bullet time, a unique one-armed protagonist, and a dark electronic soundtrack.