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To celebrate Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy being available with PC Game Pass, we are hosting a live playthrough of the game with Cosmo the Space Dog’s biggest fan, an adorable labrador retriever named Milo. Tune into the Xbox Twitch channel on July 20 at 3 p.m. PDT to join our cosmic adventure and raise money for SPCA International.

When the pressure is on in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, there’s nothing more likely to make the Guardians come out swinging than a sweet mixtape of Star-Lord’s ‘80s favorites. Starting today, you can enter our #TheGalaxyHasGuardians sweepstakes for a chance to win your very own cassette player where you can enjoy music from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy original video game soundtrack.

For your chance to hold the Portable Bipedal Frequency Streamer in your hand, just follow @SPCAINT on Twitter and follow the instructions posted on the SPCA International channel.

You can play Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy today with PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass and lead the Guardians as Star-Lord. As the self-proclaimed leader of the Guardians, nothing is off limits with your bold combat style, from Element Blasters and jet boot-powered dropkicks to tag-team beat-downs. With the Guardians fighting at your side, call the shots and overwhelm your opponents with signature attacks. Meanwhile, the consequences of your decisions will range from light-hearted to downright unexpected as your journey unfolds.

Milo is ready to go live on July 20 to raise money for SPCA International. SPCA International (SPCAI) is a global nonprofit, working to advance the safety and wellbeing of animals everywhere. This organization works in over 70 countries providing food, care, life-saving treatment, and transportation for animals in need. During our livestream, you’ll have the option to donate directly to SPCA International on Twitch via Tiltify. Learn more about SPCAI here.

Game Pass Has PC Games and you can play hundreds of high-quality PC games with friends including new day one titles and games from iconic franchises with PC Game Pass. With games added all the time, you’ll always have something new to play. Join now to get your first month for $1.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is available now with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass and can be enjoyed on Cloud, Console, and PC. Take it to the stars!

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

Square Enix

☆☆☆☆☆ 671

★★★★★

$59.99 $47.99

PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Digital download bonus:
– Social-Lord Outfit for Star-Lord (Early Unlock) Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this third-person action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord, and thanks to your bold yet questionable leadership, you have persuaded an oddball crew of unlikely heroes to join you. Some jerk (surely not you) has set off a chain of catastrophic events, and only you can hold the unpredictable Guardians together long enough to fight off total interplanetary meltdown. Use Element Blasters, tag-team beat downs, jet boot-powered dropkicks, nothing’s off-limits. If you think it’s all going to plan, you’re in for a world of surprises, with the consequences of your actions guaranteed to keep the Guardians on their toes. In this original Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy story, you’ll cross paths with powerful new beings and unique takes on iconic characters, all caught in a struggle for the galaxy’s fate. It’s time to show the universe what you’re made of. You got this. Probably.

Let me ask you something. How much do you know of the Persian myths?

I’m here to take your hands to bring you to the realm of the gods. Are you ready for July 13^th? We will release The Tale of Bistun on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

First things first! The Tale of Bistun is a story-rich action-adventure game inspired

by and adapted from the 12th-century tragic romance poem Khosrow and Shirin. A stone carver with no memory of who he is must traverse blighted lands and a mysterious realm to discover his identity while a strangely familiar whisper pleads to him to be rescued.

What’s the gameplay, then? Fighting with ancient monsters, hammering a titan-sized god, releasing nature from sickness, listening to the stories of a talking tree while eating Pomegranate, and excavating memory stones from the heart of mount Bistun are just a taste of what you can do in The Tale of Bistun.

And while you’re sinking into the tale of Persian gods, you can lend your ears to the beautiful voices of our narrators. I’m sure you’re familiar with the great works of Shohreh Aghdashloo and Marc Thompson in lovely video games, movies, and TV shows such as The Expanse, and Star Wars. They have done their best to tell this ancient tale, as well.

Sir Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” But if you want to climb a giant first, you need a fantastic team, and on behalf of Black Cube Games and IMGN.PRO, I invite you all to play and enjoy The Tale of Bistun today on Xbox.

The Tale of Bistun

Black Cube Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

The Tale of Bistun is a story-driven action-adventure game inspired by the famous Persian tragic romance “Khosrow and Shirin”. A stone carver with no memory of who he must traverse blighted lands to discover his identity and the source of a pleading, strangely familiar whisper.

Trove is celebrating its initial release on PC 7 years ago and wants to celebrate with you. Chuck Pinzo, a newcomer to Trove, thinks now is the time to run his very own scam on the great Houses of Trove, tangling you up in his schemes along the way. Players who invest with Chuck Pinzo can grind out exciting rewards, earning Pinzoins to print Trovian Finite Notes (TFN). Complete his 12-step quest to obtain four new mounts, two new allies, and Premium Reward Crates. Are you ready for Sunfest, one of Trove’s biggest events of the year?

The Sunrise will await you soon in Trove!

We are very excited to share that Trove is getting awesome new content, including the Solarion class and the Sundered Uplands biome. The Bomber Royale Season 3 update is coming to bring you some explosive fun this summer along with the longed-for Shadow Hunter Revamp. Check below for more details!

New Biome: Sundered Uplands

The sun is shining on Trove, but there are dark shadows where the sun cannot reach. The Giants have lifted the lands in the Sundered Uplands, keeping the bright sunshine all to themselves and leaving the lower levels a bug infested wasteland. Conquer both sides of the Sundered Uplands to receive rich rewards!

New Class: Solarion

The Solarion has arrived, a new hero with the Sun Goddess on their side. Fighting with the fire of the Sun and supported by a friendly Phoenix, the Solarion burns enemies with fiery arrows and fights for a fairer world. Burn away the shadows with the Solarion!

New Dungeons, Crystal Gems and much more

What would be a new biome without new dungeons, especially new 5-Star dungeons? Yes, 5-Star dungeons have escaped Geode Topside and can now be found in Sundered Uplands with new mechanics. Expand your power by obtaining new Crystal Gems, found in Uber-11 Worlds, or upgrading your existing Stellar Gems into Crystal Gems. Gather your friends and conquer these new challenges!

Bomber Royal Season 3

Bomber Royale has been refreshed with new maps, new bombs, new rewards, a new queue system, and new options to have private matches.

Four new maps have been added which encourage faster and more engaging matches with their smaller size. You can now run dungeons, hang out in your club, or do whatever your heart desires while queuing for a match.  Or, if you want a bombastic brawl with just your buddies, grab a matchmaker for a private match. Jump now into action and discover all the new Bomber Royal changes!

Class Rework – Shadow Hunter

The Shadow Hunter is waiting for you to test out the revised playstyle!  Try out the bombastic single target attacks and all the new tools!

Additionally, some balance changes were made to classes overall to shake up the meta. Some classes were brought down a little bit to bring them more in-line with others, while most classes received a buff. Go and check them all out!

Trove

gamigo US Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 452

★★★★★

Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for adventure in Trove, the ultimate action MMO! Battle the forces of Shadow in realms filled with incredible dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure in far-off lands or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square!

Look at how multiplayer, the Companion App, and Accessibility work in As Dusk Falls, launching July 19.

The launch of As Dusk Falls is just around the corner! Today we’re sharing some of our most frequently asked questions about this upcoming original interactive drama from developer Interior/Night. With unique features like cross-platform multiplayer, a companion app, and a Broadcast mode, you can learn all about what to expect when the game launches July 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam, and on Xbox One and supported mobile phones, tablets, and lower-spec PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Multiplayer

Is As Dusk Falls local co-op, or online?

Both! The game supports both local co-op and online, or even a mix of both. In local co-op, up to 8 players can play together on the same screen by connecting additional input devices. For online multiplayer, you can send your friends invites from the game screen. When using online multiplayer, each person must own a copy of the game and have an active Xbox Live subscription.

How do I host a multiplayer game?

Select “Play with Friends,” create a new profile, and the lobby set-up screen will pop up. Select “Go Online,” “Invite Friends,” and then choose who from your friends list you would like to invite to play. Press “B” or “Go Back” to return to the lobby set-up screen. At this point you can also add any local users via other input devices (e.g. the Companion App, Controllers). When all Online Friends have selected “Ready,” the host can start the session.

Does As Dusk Falls have online matchmaking?

No, it does not. You’re able to invite your friends to play or connect additional input devices to have friends join locally.

How does co-op work in this narrative crime drama?

Throughout the story, you’ll be tasked with making decisions that impact the outcome of the storyline. All players share the same point of view but will individually vote for what decision they’d like to see play out. All votes are weighted equally, and the choice with the most votes wins, so you may not always get your way! There are limited override options and ties will result in a randomly picked outcome.

How do overrides work?

The host can set how many overrides are available, and throughout the game each player will have a number of overrides to use. If a player overrides a decision, the decision they voted for is automatically chosen. However, if another player feels just as strongly that a different way should be picked, they can override as well! Use your overrides carefully and be ready to argue your case when you override your friends.

Is multiplayer cross platform?

Yes. As Dusk Falls is available for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam, and on Xbox One and supported mobile phones, tablets, and lower-spec PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming. You must own a copy of the game to play, but you can join your friends no matter what platform they are on.

Can I play the game by myself?

Absolutely! While we think the game is fun when played with friends, it’s fun to play solo as well. In a solo playthrough you’ll have total control over the decisions made and where the story goes.

Streaming

I’m a streamer, are there unique features that would benefit me?

Yes, there is a Broadcast Mode in the game that allows you to integrate your Twitch chat into your playthrough. Users in your chat will be able to vote for options in game, allowing them to take part in where the story goes.

How does Broadcast Mode work?

When launching the game, select “Broadcast Mode”. Enter the name of your Twitch Channel (which only works for channels associated with existing Twitch accounts). You should receive a message that you’ve successfully connected to your channel.

Once the game begins, viewers will have the ability to vote on outcomes via the stream’s chat window. Each choice is shown with a special hashtag/number (#3, #4, etc). Players enter in the number of their choice in the Twitch chat panel. Your viewer’s screen names appear briefly on the screen as votes are added. The choice with the most votes wins.

Note that as the streamer, you still have the power to override your viewers. You’re also required to handle all quick time events (QTEs).

Can I invite friends to play co-op while in Broadcast Mode?

No, the game does not support both modes simultaneously. However, your friends can join in on the voting by typing their choices in your chat.

The As Dusk Falls Companion App

What is it?

The As Dusk Falls Companion App is a free app available on iOS or Android devices. It allows you to control actions within the game, including quick time events and voting. It does not broadcast the game to your phone, it acts as an input device – like a controller or mouse and keyboard. Your Android phone’s operating system must be running version 4.4 (Kitkat). iOS phones will need OS 12.0 or better.

How do I use the Companion App?

Download and install the As Dusk Falls Companion App. Ensure that your device that is running the app is connected to the same Wi-Fi that the device running your game is connected to.

When starting a game on your PC or console, choose or create a saved game profile. Next, choose “Change Input Device.” This leads to a screen with a short code. Enter the code in the As Dusk Falls controller app and you can now control your game cursor!

Does everyone that join local co-op using their phone need a copy of As Dusk Falls?

No. A copy of the game is needed to start a lobby, but up to 7 additional phones can connect for local co-op without needing additional copies of the game.

Accessibility

Are there accessibility features in As Dusk Falls?

Absolutely. We believe as many people as possible should be able to play and enjoy As Dusk Falls. Our Accessibility features can be found under the Settings menu on the game’s main screen or the game’s pause menu. Our accessibility features include: 

Text To Speech Settings

• Menu Narration – Enables menu UI to be read aloud by the screen reader.
• Gameplay Narration – Enables in-game UI and important gameplay elements to be read aloud by the screen reader.
• Text to Speech – Enables chat text from other players to be read aloud.
• Speech to Text – Transcribes audio chat between players. 

On-Screen UI 

• Flatten Choice UI – Enabling this will remove the slightly angled appearance of interactive choices, making them appear flat on screen.
• Lower Case Only – Sets UI text for hotspots and action choices to being lower case only.
• Choice Color – Sets the text and background colors of on-screen choices and hotspot UI. The default is white text on a black background.
• Options Background – Allows the player to set the background transparency of in-game UI. The default is partially transparent. 

Gameplay Adaptations 

• Hotspot Display Type – Allows the player to have all the hotspots to stay on screen after being discovered, or to have them all appear from the beginning of the scene.
• Quick Action Types – Allows the player to remove mashing interactions, or to set all interactions to require a single button tap. 
• Extended QTE Timer – All Quick Time Events (QTE) have 10 second timer to finish. For the Mash, it will have a longer amount of time to do the same amount of mash.
• Choice Timer – Allows the player to disable timers in all choice scenes and Timed Hotspots.
• Extended Override Timer – Extends the override timer from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.
• Broadcast Mode Timer – Allows the player to set the choice timer length when in Broadcast Mode. 

Additional Settings 

Within the game’s broader set of options players can adjust other elements to improve their experience. 

• Subtitles – Allows the player to enable subtitles during the game. 
• Closed Captions – Allows the player to enable text descriptions for in-game sound effects and non-spoken audio. 
• Subtitles Size – Adjusts the size of on-screen subtitles. 
• Subtitle Background – Allows the player to set the transparency of subtitle background. The default is partially transparent. 
• Subtitle Color – Allows the player to set the text color and background color of subtitles simultaneously. The default is white text on a black background. 
• Cursor Sensitivity – Allows the player to change the sensitivity of the current profile’s cursor. 
• Cursor Size – Allows the player to change the size of the cursor. 
• Controller Remapping – Allows the player to remap gameplay inputs on their controller to suit their preferences. Input customization is organized by action (eg. Select/Basic Quick Action, Cancel Selection, Override, Quick Action) 
• Mouse & Keyboard Remapping – Allows the player to remap gameplay inputs on their mouse and keyboard to suit their preferences. Input customization is organized by action (eg. Select/Basic Quick Action, Cancel Selection, Override, Quick Action) 

Have more questions about As Dusk Falls? Check out AsDuskFalls.com for more frequently asked questions and stay tuned to @asduskfallsgame on Twitter. 

As Dusk Falls is available July 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam, and on Xbox One and supported mobile phones, tablets, and lower-spec PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

As Dusk Falls

Xbox Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

As Dusk Falls is 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. Replay the story again and again to uncover vastly different outcomes for the characters and explore hidden nuances behind every decision. Will your characters survive unscathed? What kind of people will they ultimately become? Drive the lives and relationships of multiple characters in a decades-spanning story told across two intense books. Uncompromising Crime Drama. The cinematic story is brought to life by the performance of actors that are digitally rendered into a beautiful art style, creating a unique experience that plays like a motion graphic novel. Sacrifice vs Survival. Can you break free from your family’s toxic influence? What will you sacrifice for the ones you love? Can you overcome your past? Your decisions will shape the characters’ fates. Interwoven Destinies. Follow two families in their struggle to survive, protect, and endure through challenges rooted in the previous generations’ mistakes. Experience Together. Reveal insights about yourself and those you play with as you discover the underlying values of your decisions in cooperative gameplay with up to 8 players at a time, locally or online (or a mix). The As Dusk Falls companion app makes making choices in game easy, just use your phone or tablet to vote with or against your friends. (Online console multiplayer requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold, subscriptions sold separately).

No matter how ambitious the dream, the power exists to turn your dreams into reality! Xbox has powered up with Disney to celebrate the all-new movie, “Rise,” by designing a custom travel kit from UpSpec Gaming that includes an Xbox Series S, an Xbox Wireless Headset, portable screen, and traveling case. The travel kit draws many inspirations from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the muse behind Disney’s latest motion picture and highlights several elements of his Greek culture, including Greek inspired patterns, drawing upon the piercing blue and white colors of the country’s calm seas. Now, fans around the world have the chance to win one of these custom UpSpec Gaming Kits by retweeting @Xbox on Twitter. See official rules.

Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpo’s. After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. With their oldest son still in Nigeria with relatives, the couple were desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but found themselves undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn. When they weren’t selling items to tourists on the streets of Athens with the rest of the family, the brothers, Giannis (Uche Agada) and Thanasis (Ral Agada), would play basketball with a local youth team. Latecomers to the sport, they discovered their great abilities on the basketball court and worked hard to become world class athletes, along with brother, Kostas (Jaden Osimuwa). With the help of an agent, Giannis entered the NBA Draft in 2013 in a long shot prospect that would change not only his life but the life of his entire family. And last season, Giannis and Thanasis helped bring the Milwaukee Bucks their first championship ring in 50 years, while Kostas played for the previous season champs, the Los Angeles Lakers.

“Rise” stars Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Manish Dayal, Taylor Nichols, introducing Ral Agada and introducing Uche Agada. The film was directed by Akin Omotoso (“Vaya”), written by Arash Amel (“A Private War”) and produced by Bernie Goldmann (“300”). Giannis Antetokounmpo and Douglas S. Jones served as the executive producers.

Xbox and Disney also invited members of the Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley chapter to attend the film’s launch event alongside talent and filmmakers. There they had the opportunity to be one of the first, exclusive groups to see the film, highlighting Giannis & the Antetokounmpo family’s rise to greatness and received “Rise” Upspec Gaming Kits for on-the-go-gaming to help fuel their dreams inspired by the empowering message from the all-new movie.

Be sure to stay tuned on @Xbox for your chance to win and catch Disney’s “Rise” (rated PG) – now streaming exclusively on Disney+ (subscription required, must be 18+).

Last night was an exciting night for us at Nacon! We dropped 17 new trailers at this year’s Nacon Connect, a mixture of new IP and iconic franchises meshing in a way that’s hard to ignore, especially if you’re interested in racing, strategy, ‘80s movies, Lord of the Rings, and more!

But as we check out the future of the Nacon line-up, there’s a huge Nacon publisher sale on right now with discounts on pretty much everything, including the recently released Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong. You can find the full list of games on sale at the end of this article.

We’ll Buy That for a Dollar – RoboCop: Rogue City Revealed

Welcome to Detroit; crime runs rampant as the city lies on the edge of ruin, people fighting for scraps as others live extravagant lives of luxury. Control of the Detroit Police Department is given to the Omni Consumer Products corporation in an attempt to restore order. You are that solution, RoboCop, a cyborg tasked with protecting the city.

The triumphant return of RoboCop wouldn’t feel right without the man who brought so much life into the role, and we’re excited to reveal that Peter Weller will be performing voiceover work on the game. Enjoy this first look at gameplay and for the record, “dead or alive, you’re coming with me!” (Sorry, I had to.)

RoboCop: Rogue City will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in June 2023.

Sharpen Your Blade for Steelrising on September 8

The King has gone mad, the French revolution suppressed by the mechanical armies of Louis XVI. As the streets are teeming with tireless and pitiless machines, change the course of this alternative history as Aegis, a mysterious automaton serving as the Queen’s bodyguard.

In this action RPG, you’ll be facing up against various automatons, building your own playstyle as you collect new tools and weapons in this challenging action-RPG. Additionally, newcomers to souls-like games can experience the engaging story via the assist mode that allows you to tweak damage received, stamina usage, and other levers to enjoy the game at your own pace. That said, fans of this genre should prepare themselves for something quite unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

Steelrising is coming to Xbox Series X|S on September 8. You can pre-order here to receive the Marie-Antoinette cosmetic pack.

Protect Your Precious with Lord of the Rings: Gollum on September 1

Experience an untold story in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, an epic action-adventure where our twisted protagonist is on a quest to regain the only thing precious to him. Torn by his fractured psyche, players will have to manage both Sméagol and Gollum on a journey that will take him across famous locales. Learn more about his time as a slave below the Dark Tower and his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood, as he interacts with iconic characters from the universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Lord of the Rings: Gollum is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on September 1.

Prepare for a Bloody Good Game Later This Year with Blood Bowl 3

What does it take to succeed in Blood Bowl? A firm knowledge of the rules. Because without that, how are you going to break them? The world’s bloodiest sport is back as the factions of Warhammer take to the pitch in contests of skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck to make sure you pick up the win. And if all else fails, cheat your way to the top! After all, it’s not Blood Bowl if you’re not peeling bodies off the pitch.

Blood Bowl 3 will be coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S later this year!

Session is Skating to Version 1.0 on September 22

As part of the Xbox Game Preview program, Session: Skate Sim has been going from strength to strength with the introduction of new maps, an overhaul of the physics, improvements to the lighting, the addition of more brands, pro skaters, and more to ensure this is the most true-to-life skateboarding simulator yet.

After a lot of work and a lot of player feedback, we’re hyped to let you know that version 1 will be launching on September 22. You can expect the addition of a third city, ragdoll slams (these are a lot of fun), the introduction of a progression system dubbed the Skater Journey, and a lot more.

But for those who want to check it out now, join the Session: Skate Sim Game Preview today!

Battle Old Folk Tales and Legends in Ravenswatch

It wouldn’t be a conference without some reveals, and the team at Passtech Games has been cooking up something special for those ready to answer the call of the Ravenswatch.

This charming isometric action roguelike will let you battle through a world inspired by old folk tales and legends but revisited in a dark fantasy style and with its own unique flair. You can play solo or with up to 4 players as you look to banish the nightmares in the world of Reverie.

Get Up to Speed on Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

We also couldn’t do a Nacon Connect without talking more about Test Drive Unlimited. Earlier this year, we announced that the game would be delayed into 2023, adjusting the scope and focusing entirely on the Xbox Series X|S.

Your car and how you customize it is an extension of yourself. The two factions in Hong Kong, the Streets and Sharps live this, with an emphasis on style and culture uniquely their own, the ultimate goal being to carve that style into the streets of the city.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will be coming to Xbox Series X|S in 2023.

How Will You Survive Judgement Day?

Just a tease for the future, but if you couldn’t tell, we’re big fans of ‘80s movies, and our team at Nacon Studio Milan is working on the first survival game set in the Terminator universe. I can’t say much more for now, but this is definitely something to keep your eyes on.

That was quite a lot to get through, but these were just a few of the surprises revealed at last night’s Nacon Connect. More upcoming games, new reveals, interviews with the developers, and a whole host of other goodies to check out on the official YouTube playlist here and below:

And if you can’t wait and need something to sink your teeth into now, there are huge discounts on Nacon’s games in the sale right now on the Xbox Store — see the full list of games below. Don’t miss out!

When I fired up Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series for the first time, I was expecting a classic action platforming game that evokes feelings of nostalgia. I certainly got that feeling and so much more. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series has an unexpected depth to its story. It has a flair of drama that sends you on two surprising and fantastical adventures in the worlds of Phantomile and Lunatea.

The first thing I noticed about Klonoa, compared to other action platformers, is its story. Platformers often feature a mute protagonist, but Klonoa can talk. You’ll start your adventure off with Klonoa’s best friend, Huepow, and interact with many NPCs that each play important roles in the story. When you play Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, you’ll discover there’s more than meets the eye with this cute and charming duo.

Speaking of duos, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series also features multiplayer! A second player can hop in via Support Mode to help Klonoa on his journey. In Support Mode, the second player can press the B button to add a boost of wind power to Klonoa’s jump. Use the Support Jump to gain tremendous heights when platforming, solving jumping puzzles, or avoiding danger (or cause chaos for your adventuring partner)!

Several accessibility and extra functions have also been added to Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series.  A new “Easy” difficulty has been added for accessibility. Then, after beating the game on “Easy” or “Normal,” the “Hard” difficulty becomes unlocked.  If “Hard” isn’t difficult enough, there is now also a new “Stopwatch Mode” to help manage speed run challenges! To further help with a smoother flow, especially those who speed running, the tutorials for the game can also be toggled to off so that your run can be played uninterrupted.

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a gem of a game, and everyone should experience it! If you enjoy the soundtrack and art of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, a “Special Bundle” DLC is available for purchase. In addition, the “Special Bundle” also includes several masks and hats that Klonoa can wear in game to spice up his wardrobe.  I enjoyed discovering the depth of Klonoa and hope you have chance to discover it as well!

KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 38

★★★★★

KLONOA is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997.
Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the first title in the series, we are pleased to announce the release of the KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series, a remastered title combining both KLONOA: Door to Phantomile and KLONOA 2: Lunatea’s Veil! The world of the games and their gameplay elements remains unchanged, while the graphics have been upgraded. Adjustable difficulty settings have also been introduced to make the games more accessible to first-time players.
Enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane playing this new and improved KLONOA. Included:
・Main game
・KLONOA Costume Set: Moo Costume Set KLONOA Costume Set: Moo Costume Set
This costume allows the Player to dress as the enemy character, Moo. *Design, content, and specifications may be changed without prior notice.
*Costume DLC is added to the main game.
*Bonus features may be released separately at a later date.
*After being downloaded, bonus features may be equipped from Costumes under Options.

KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series: Special Bundle

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 3

★★★★★

A DLC pack containing the KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series Digital Artbook and Soundtrack, the Joka & Tat Mask Set, and the Bandai Namco Collaboration Outfit set. Set Contains
・Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
・Outfit DLC: Joka & Tat Mask Set
・Outfit DLC: PAC-MAN Hat
・Outfit DLC: DON-chan Mask
・Outfit DLC: Prince Hat Digital Artbook
A collection of 30 visuals with both concept art from the original release and new art from this title. Soundtrack
A total of 143 songs that includes the music from KLONOA: Door to Phantomile and KLONOA 2: Lunatea’s Veil! Enjoy the Soundtrack while looking through the Artbook. Joka & Tat Mask Set
Outfits of Joka from KLONOA: Door to Phantomile and Tat from KLONOA 2: Lunatea’s Veil! Enjoy the game dressed as the villains that try to stop Klonoa and his friends. PAC-MAN Hat
A hat that makes you look like PAC-MAN. DON-chan Mask
A mask that makes you look like DON-chan from Taiko no Tatsujin. Prince Hat
A hat that makes you look like the Prince from Katamari Damacy.. *The main game, sold separately, is required to use this content. If the latest patch is required to play, please update before using.

Prepare for an exhilarating action-packed cyber ninja experience with Ghostrunner: Complete Edition! Come see why IGN nominated Ghostrunner for the Best Action Game of 2020. The time has come to ascend Dharma Tower and save humanity with all available updates, refinements, DLC, and modes packed into one complete version.

The Complete Edition includes the critically acclaimed Ghostrunner base game, Project_Hel expansion, Wave Mode, Kill-Run Mode, Assist Mode, Photo Mode, Neon Pack, Metal OX Pack, Winter Pack, and Halloween Pack – for access to 15 unique sword and glove sets.

Master Ghostrunner’s hardcore push-forward, one-hit one-kill combat and slay your way through cybernetically enhanced enemies. Only you have the power to eliminate the Keymaster and bring hope to the citizens of Dharma tower, the last haven for humanity after the world-ending cataclysm.

In Ghostrunner you are guided by a mysterious AI known as the Architect and you must dash, wall-run, blink, grapple hook, and slaughter to complete your objectives. The action never stops with instant restarts after death and there are endless ways to complete levels, so get creative and utilize your surroundings if you hope to stand a chance.

Traverse the Cybervoid and solve mind bending puzzles to unlock powerful new abilities to aid you on your journey. Each new ability is its own Booster Module, and you will be limited by the amount you can use at any one time. There are a few worthwhile powers to keep an eye on during your post-apocalyptical conquest.

Overlord will grant you mind control that recruits enemies to fight alongside you. Surge emits an energy slice of destruction with a long range. Tempest produces a force of wind that pushes multiple enemies caught in its path. You can augment abilities to match the battlefield. For example, if you are in a level with hordes of enemies then equip Muiltikill Refund to instantly reset certain powers after use.

Ghostrunner has a thriving online community so come join us if you need help or want to chat about anything Ghostrunner related. You can also join the official Ghostrunner Xbox Hub to discuss trending topics or share your game review. If you are into speedrunning, then check out our Games Done Quick feature and share your level completion times on our community leaderboard. Be sure to tag #Ghostrunner on social media with your favorite Xbox screen shots from Ghostrunner: Complete Edition for a chance to get featured.

Ghostrunner: Complete Edition

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Ghostrunner: Complete Edition is the ultimate Ghostrunner experience and includes the critically acclaimed Ghostrunner, Project _Hel expansion as well as the Neon, Winter, Halloween, and Metal OX cosmetic packs. Become an unmatched killing machine in Ghostrunner, a challenging but rewarding first-person action game set in a gritty neon-lit cyberpunk city. With visceral push-forward combat, fast-paced mobility, and unique powers, you must learn from your mistakes, adapt to your surroundings and be merciless as you climb the floors of Dharma Tower to take your revenge on the Keymaster. Welcome to the future. It’s gonna kill you. FEATURES FIGHT LIKE _HEL
In Ghostrunner – Project_Hel you take on the role of Hel, one of the bosses from Ghostrunner’s campaign. Battle through new levels, fight powerful new bosses and experience a new story where you fight your way through Dharma Tower, crushing the Climber’s Rebellion. ADAPT, OVERCOME, KILL
Your enemies are brutal – one shot and you’re dead. Learn from your mistakes, adapt to your surroundings, master your powers, and become the ultimate killing machine. Experience the challenging thrill of Ghostrunner’s fast, fluid, and frenetic gameplay as you carve your path through Dharma Tower. ORIGINAL SYNTHWAVE SOUNDTRACK
Ghostrunner features a completely original Synthwave soundtrack composed by the world-renowned Daniel Deluxe. Dark heavy beats, fast paced tempos and ambient futuristic tones perfectly complement Ghostrunner’s rewarding push-forward combat and gritty cyberpunk setting. CYBERPUNK PLAYGROUND
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, battle through the gritty alleyways, dark monolithic structures, and bright neon lights of Dharma Tower – the final haven for human life set in a desolate world. Slay your way through the detailed futuristic city as you wage a one-man war against an army of cybernetically enhanced enemies. SLAY IN STYLE
Ghostrunner: Complete Edition includes access to 15 unique sword and glove sets from the Neon, Winter, Halloween and Metal OX packs.

Rocket League has had countless updates and events over the years. Let’s look at some of the most significant milestones the game has had over the years!

• 2015 – The successor to Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, Rocket League shoots into the stratosphere with a massive launch.

• 2016 – Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) holds its first ever World Championship, with iBuyPower taking the top spot.

• 2017 – Octane goes back to school with the introduction of the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) Spring Series.

• 2018 – South America becomes the fourth region in RLCS, and we launch the first ever Rocket Pass.

• 2019 – Rocket League joins the Epic Games family and adds cross-platform party grouping.

• 2020 – Rocket League goes Free to Play and introduces cross-platform progression.

• 2021 – Rocket League Sideswipe launches on Mobile devices, bringing players high-octane gameplay on the go.

Let’s Get the Party Started

Enough about the past; let’s boost into the future! The celebrations begin today with Heatseeker, a crowd-favorite mode where the ball lands on your opponent’s goal. After a week of magnetized matches, we’ll switch to Knockout on July 13! Use unique Attack, Block, and Grab mechanics to blast your opponents out of Arena in this eight-player free-for-all.

Throughout the events, players can also take on Birthday Ball Challenges to earn rewards. Unlock the Golden Goat Player Banner and Precious Metal Avatar Border, plus a total of 300 credits.

Black Tie Formal

Anniversaries only come once a year, so suit up for the party in the updated Item Shop! For only 100 Credits, players can slip into the new Fancy Formal Fennec Decal. Inspired by the previous Octane and Dominus tux Decals, this bespoke look will have you celebrating in style. Players can also complete the classy black and white outfit by picking up the highly sought-after Titanium White Fennec.

Players have loved Season 7’s new Gold Painted items, so let’s keep the gilding going! Pick up the Spyder: Anniversary Edition Wheels or Top Hat: Anniversary Edition Topper, both available in 24k glory. The celebrations begin July 6!

Rocket League®

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★★★★★

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PLAY ROCKET LEAGUE FOR FREE! Download and compete in the high-octane hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem! Unlock items in Rocket Pass, climb the Competitive Ranks, compete in Competitive Tournaments, complete Challenges, enjoy cross-platform progression and more! The field is waiting. Take your shot! — © 2015-2022 Psyonix LLC, Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Here are this week’s games and add-on deals available from the Microsoft Games Store. Discounts are valid now through July 11, 2022 (actual end date varies by sale).

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Deals

*These offers are only valid for Xbox Live Gold members.

Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Content Type varies by title and some titles may have multiple types not listed. Check the title’s individual product page for specific details about the game.

Xbox 360 Deals

*These offers are only valid for Xbox Live Gold members.

Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region. Content Type varies by title and some titles may have multiple types not listed. Check the title’s individual product page for specific details about the game.