Category: Xbox News

Hey Xbox fans! Rumbleverse has been live for just over a month, and the developers from Iron Galaxy are excited to invite you (or welcome you back) to Grapital City for the Mid-Season Update. This update includes new moves, new weapons, and some new items to truly flex your style, there has never been a better time to jump (back) into Rumbleverse.

Learn New Moves

Special Moves are one of your best ways to win a fight in the Rumble. The magazines that teach you how to master these attacks are getting some new editions. Smash those crates to discover new ways to Divekick the competition in the face.

Wield New Weapons

Just about anything you can pick up in Grapital City can be used as a weapon. That arsenal is expanding. Send opponents flying with new Cricket Bats or Golf Clubs. Dish out punishment with a thrilling variety of attacks with the mysterious Key Bat, or use it to glide through the air with the greatest of ease!

Get Some New Gear

Just in time for Halloween, the undead are walking and throwing down in Grapital City. On sale now, the Zombie Runner Pack can be worn as a set, or mix and match it with your favorite accessories to create a look to die for!  Your look might be zombie but it’s giving us LIFE!

This will be the first of many updates to this new Brawler Royale. From one season to the next, you’ll see more changes to the way we battle in the streets – and up on the rooftops.

All of this new stuff is playable right now in Rumbleverse ! Get out there and become a champion.

Rumbleverse™

Epic Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 386

★★★★★

Rumbleverse™ is 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. Get launched from a cannon, drop into the streets, and throw down! Where you land is up to you, but beware — there’s chaos around every corner and on top of every skyscraper! Leap from rooftop to rooftop and smash open crates looking for weapons and upgrades. Each round is a new opportunity to discover new moves and perks that’ll give you the edge in your quest for glory.

Capcom Fighting Collection launched back in June and brought 10 classic fighting game titles to the modern era. We’ve heard your feedback regarding the collection and are publishing an update featuring a slew of changes to Capcom Fighting Collection!

As a quick recap, Capcom Fighting Collection contains all five games in the Darkstalkers series, Red Earth, Cyberbots, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition, and Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix. Some of the major features at launch were the ability to play online for all games, Training Mode for nine of the games, the ability to quick save, display filters, an expansive museum featuring over 500 pieces of art, and much more.

Now that we’re all caught up, let’s go over a few highlights of this update that the trailer showcased above.

Color Blind Accessibility Option (Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo)

Due to community feedback, there are now new gem options you can select to more easily tell which gems are on screen. We hope this new accessibility option can help more people play Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo.

Viewable Hitboxes

For players who want to understand these classic fighting games in more detail, this feature will allow them to be more precise with their training. (Note: This feature isn’t available for Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo.)

New Smooth Filter

A new filter will be added that smooths out the pixels and results in a more modern look for each of the games in the collection. Try it out when the update drops!

Dark Force in Training Mode (Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire, Vampire Savior 2, Vampire Hunter 2)

Dark Force is a mechanic in the Darkstalkers games that highlights each character’s uniqueness. Examples include Morrigan’s Darkness Illusion or Felicia’s Kitty Helper. With this update, players can now access Dark Force in Training Mode without any time limit.

Online Opponents Latency Now Viewable

Searching for the perfect match with the best connection? You can now view a potential opponent’s latency to see if the match will be smooth.

Online Play Input Delay Setting

To further improve the quality of your matches, there is now a setting to adjust input delay before a match begins.

Here are a few patch notes for this update that will improve your overall experience with Capcom Fighting Collection, whether that is through more gameplay options, accessibility, or quality of life improvements.

• Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix – In Training Mode, you can select the gem levels
• Red Earth – Can now select bonus stages
• Red Earth – Additional Training Mode options for player level
• Ability to cancel when players are waiting to be matched up
• Players who don’t decide to rematch will immediately cancel
• Improved clarity on photosensitivity options
• Parameters for matchmaking are adjusted. Settings are now more flexible and matchmaking is easier
• Number of rematches can now reach 10
• Players can shuffle images within the Museum
• Various text and graphical updates

As you can see, the team has worked hard to update Capcom Fighting Collection, so we hope you enjoy it! This update is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Capcom Fighting Collection

CAPCOM CO., LTD.

☆☆☆☆☆ 80

★★★★★

Ten of Capcom’s most popular arcade games in one epic collection! A wide variety of titles are included from iconic series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play! This is the perfect collection for both arcade veterans who remember the titles, and those who want to get into them for the first time! ■ Fully-featured online modes
Players can aim to top the global leaderboards in ranked matches, or create a lobby with friends for casual games or just spectate some exciting matches.
Supported with a robust Rollback netcode which offers a stable and smooth online experience. ■ First-timers welcome
Beginner-friendly features such as training mode and one-button special move control options are included. You can also save and load any time for a quick do-over! ■ Additional content: The Museum
This archive features more than 500 illustrations and development materials across the 10 included titles. It also includes concept art that has never been shown to the public before, and behind-the-scenes materials that give a glimpse into the development process. Not only that, you can listen to over 400 music tracks recorded from the arcade versions of each title.　 Included game titles (Japanese and English versions selectable for most titles *1)
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers’ Revenge
Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire
Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers’ Revenge
Vampire Savior 2: The Lord of Vampire
Hyper Street Fighter II: The Anniversary Edition
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix
Cyberbots: Full Metal Madness
Red Earth (*1 Vampire Hunter 2: Darkstalkers’ Revenge and Vampire Savior 2: The Lord of Vampire are Japanese versions only) Early purchasers will get the following bonus content. Enjoy additional original content created by some great artists! Museum Bonus Content Each will be downloaded to the in-game “Museum”. 5 exclusive new illustrations by:
Chisato Mita
Yuri Kataiwa
Ryuji Higurashi
Tamio
SAKUTAMO 18 remixed music tracks by:
CAP-JAMS (8 tracks)
Knxwledge (6 tracks)
Mndsgn (1 track)
KEIZOmachine! (1 track)
Olive Oil (1 track)
Matt Cab (1 track) Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium: Three Wonders As a bonus title, get Three Wonders for the second Capcom Arcade Stadium title, featuring a recreated arcade full of authentic cabinets to play. Coming soon with a new lineup of masterpieces! *It is required to download “Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium” (free download) in order to access Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium: Three Wonders.
*Players can get this bonus content if they purchase before September 30, 2022 23:59 PT. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium rated TEEN with Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence / In-Game Purchases

Looking for some pure, classic FPS chaos with a healthy injection of modern flair? The officially official version 1.0 of Bounding Box Software’s brutal, bombastic boomer shooter Prodeus launches today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10/11, and with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass!

Kickstarted in March 2019 and launched in early access in November 2020, Prodeus channels the spirit of first-person shooters of old — think shotguns, blue keycards, deathmatch arenas, and legendary LAN parties — and infuses it with a jolt of modern technology.

That means an aesthetic mix of high-quality 3D art and retro rendering techniques, and plenty of over-the-top visual effects. Explosions of lo-fi pixels and hi-tech particle effects fill the screen as you clash against the Prodeans and forces of Chaos, and buckets of blood and gore paint the walls red courtesy of a delightfully demented dismemberment system.

Prodeus features a hand-crafted campaign from industry FPS veterans, along with multiplayer drawing on classic modes. You can take on the campaign solo or in 4-player co-op, and dive into the fray in 16-player Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, CTF, and more.

PC players can take things to the next level by making their own maps using the game’s easy-to-use editor — then upload them to be discovered in the community map browser, where both PC and Xbox players can find some new fragging grounds. (There are already some sick levels out there, too, since people have been forging maps since prior to today’s v1.0 release.)

And of course, as with any good Boomer Shooter with abominable monsters from unspeakable places, the game also features an appropriately metal soundtrack — this one from retro FPS composer Andrew Hulshult — that dynamically changes gears to accompany your shotgun blasts and rocket fire.

Check out the Prodeus page on the Humble Games website for all the gory details — or just grab your shotgun, crank up the volume, and spatter the steel walls and alien halls in Prodeus today!

Prodeus (Game Preview)

Humble Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 1

★★★★★

PC Game Pass

This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game. Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques. It reaches the quality you expect from a AAA experience while adhering to some of the aesthetic technical limits of older hardware. The game features a hand-crafted campaign from industry FPS veterans, a fully-integrated level editor, and a built-in community map browser for instantaneous action with nearly limitless levels to play. Get ready to paint the walls red. This is the Boomer Shooter you’ve been waiting for. Our Art Style:
An aesthetic mix of high-quality 3D art and retro rendering techniques
Over the top visual effects (Explosions! Blood! Gore! Oh My!)
Infinite blood and a satisfyingly gory dismemberment system Gameplay:
Visceral and engaging combat scenarios
Heavy-duty weaponry
Dynamic heavy metal soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult
A multitude of secrets to discover Replayability:
Built-in community map browser
Advanced but easy to use level editor
Tons of difficulty and game modes with online high score support The Team:
Prodeus is being developed by Michael Voeller and Jason Mojica of Bounding Box Software who have a combined 25 years FPS development experience, along with talented freelance artists and designers. Full details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://www.prodeusgame.com/.

The Modern Warfare II Open Beta starts tomorrow on Xbox! Make sure to join the Open Beta to experience some of the new content coming to Modern Warfare II before it launches on October 28.

New Maps and Modes in the Modern Warfare II Open Beta

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Open Beta will feature classic modes of the franchise as well as bringing new modes into the mix showcasing Infinity Ward’s design focus and refinement across a variety of MP maps and modes. Here’s some intel on the new maps and modes available during the Open Beta:

Battle Maps (up to 32 v 32)

Maps created for Ground War are known collectively as Battle Maps, and are based on key learnings from the creation of Call of Duty: Warzone’s Verdansk. Topline intel includes the following:

• Battle Maps are accessible within the Ground War modes, for up to 32v32 players.
• During the Open Beta you’ll have access to two Battle Maps: Sariff Bay and Sa’id, where there will be plenty of action on land, sea and air.  
• They are both nested within the world of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Core Maps (6v6)

• All the Core 6v6 MP maps are custom-made, built specifically for 6v6 game modes.
• Valderas Museum is set in Spain, with very clean sightlines, easy-to-read thoroughfares, and modern architecture.
• Compare this to Farm 18, a training facility in an undisclosed location within an old, abandoned cement factory and a “Shoothouse” in the middle of it.
• Breenbergh Hotel – located in the heart of Amsterdam’s bustling museum district and is broken up into clusters of rooms, which gives each lane some distinction and crossovers for flanking maneuvers.
• Mercado Las Almas is a small bustling marketplace with fast-paced routes and lanes that blend together that lead to pure, frenetic fun.
• Expect a robust collection of additional maps for Modern Warfare II at launch and across every subsequent season.

New Mode: Knockout

Aside from the fan-favorite core modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination, the Open Beta will include brand-new modes coming to Modern Warefare II, starting with Knockout:

• Two teams fight over a bag of Cash placed in the middle of the map. Running over the bag captures it for the team, with the bag holder’s position appearing on the minimap.
• Eliminate the opposing force or hold the package to win. No respawns. Teammates can revive each other.
• Hold the bag for 60 seconds, or eliminate the entire enemy team and win the round.

New Mode: Prisoner Rescue

What happens when you take Search & Destroy and crank up the stakes? Prisoner Rescue is a new mode made with innovations to the equipment in mind and with “breach and siege” gameplay front and center:

• Each team has a prisoner to protect, held close to their spawn area.
• Locate the hostages and get them out alive or defend them at all costs. No respawns. Team revives are enabled.
• Points are awarded for every prisoner prevented from being extracted (Defenders) or for every prisoner extracted or held at the end of the round (Attackers), or if the defenders are neutralized.
• Ensure you have enough teammates to defend your prisoner while pushing forward to secure the opposition’s hostage.

New Mode: Invasion

Crank up the mayhem in a massive Deathmatch set across sprawling Battle Maps:

• This is war. A massive and chaotic battle with a mix of player and AI fighting alongside each other
• Earn points by eliminating the AI and human enemies with Loadout items, vehicles, Killstreaks, and UAV or Counter-UAV assistance.
• Each team starts with a maximum of 32 Operators, bolstered by AI combatants, all infiltrating the map from a headquarters.
• Neutral Killstreak Care Packages periodically drop throughout the map. Grab one — don’t be on the receiving end of one!
• The team with the most points at the end of an allotted time wins.

A New Perspective: Third Person

Offering up a new tactical way to play Multiplayer, so get ready for a change of perspective…

• In this mode, the camera is set a few feet back over the right shoulder of your Operator. This allows you more perspective on your overall surroundings, in exchange for less depth of field in front of you.
• You’re able to “shoulder swap” (change the view from your right to left shoulder), assisting you when peeking around corners.
• Your crosshair is automatically set in the middle of the screen, along with an “X” — sometimes in a separate crosshair — whenever the camera is angled behind an object. This shows where a bullet would hit if you fired the weapon.
• When you’re aiming down sights (ADS), the perspective switches to a First-Person view, allowing for more accurate firing.
• Across Multiplayer and specific modes within Modern Warfare II are clearly defined “Third-Person” Playlists.
• The curent plan for the Open Beta and launch is to keep Third-Person and First-Person Playlists separate, but stay tuned down the road.

Pre-Order the Vault Edition and use the Red Team 141 Operators and the FJX Cinder Weapon Vault in the Beta

Once you pre-order the Vault Edition you’ll gain access to a wide array of pre-order rewards as well as unlocking unique content inside the Vault Edition. During the Beta, The Red Team 141 and the first-ever Weapon Vault the FJX Cinder will be available to all Vault Edition owners.

• Red Team 141: Four playable Multiplayer Operators — Ghost, Farah, Price, and Soap — each wearing a special masked outfit, which will be available during the Open Beta.
• FJX Cinder Weapon Vault: A Weapon Vault is the ultimate Weapon Blueprint, a variant of a weapon that keeps its cosmetic properties on all attachments native to its base platform. Prepare to create an extension of your personal playstyle like never before which will also be available during the Open Beta.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Free Beta Rewards

No matter when you’re accessing the Open Beta, get ready to earn the biggest collection of free rewards ever in Call of Duty history! A total of ten different reward items — including two Weapon Blueprints and an Operator Skin — can be earned throughout the Open Beta. These items can be equipped in the Beta as soon as you unlock them, and they are only available to unlock during the Beta itself.

Rewards that are unlocked are yours to keep at the launch of Modern Warfare II. Beta rewards will also be available in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 releasing later this year. Here’s what to unlock:

Emblem: “Smashed It”: Unlocks at Operator Level 2

Charm: “Buckle Up”: Unlocks at Operator Level 4

Player Cards: “Passed the Test”: Unlocks at Operator Level 6

Sticker: “Operation First Blood”: Unlocks at Operator Level 10

Weapon Blueprint: “Side Impact”: Unlocks at Operator Level 15

Operator Skin: “Collision”: Unlocks at Operator Level 18

Vinyl: “No Competition”: Unlocks at Operator Level 19

Sticker: “Safety First”: Unlocks at Operator Level 21

Vehicle Skin: “Floor It”: Unlocks at Operator Level 26

Weapon Blueprint: “Frontal Impact”: Unlocks at Operator Level 30

Stay Frosty.

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II – Cross-Gen Bundle

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 2400

★★★★★

The Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II – Cross-Gen Bundle includes the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Pre-order any digital edition and receive: – Play the Campaign up to a week early*
– Early access to the Open Beta, starting September 22nd**
– Final Judgement Bundle and Khaled Al-Asad Operator Bundle – for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Vanguard and Call of Duty®: Warzone™***
– The opportunity to pre-load the game before launch *One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences. Includes: – Cross Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II
— Includes Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game Welcome to the new era of Call of Duty®. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II drops players into an unprecedented global conflict that features the return of the iconic Operators of Task Force 141. Infinity Ward brings fans state-of-the-art gameplay, with all-new gun handling, advanced AI system, a new Gunsmith and a suite of other gameplay and graphical innovations that elevate the franchise to new heights. Modern Warfare® II will launch with a globe-trotting single-player campaign, immersive Multiplayer combat and an evolved Special Ops game mode featuring tactical co-op gameplay. *One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences. **Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection and Xbox Live Gold subscription may be required. ***Call of Duty®: Vanguard / Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S required to redeem the Final Judgement Bundle. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 28, 2023. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. © 2019-2022 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, MODERN WARFARE, 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®: Modern Warfare® II – Vault Edition

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 2504

★★★★★

The Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II – Vault Edition includes the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Pre-order the Vault Edition edition and receive: – Play the Campaign up to a week early*
– Early access to the Open Beta, starting September 22nd**
– The Ghost Legacy Pack – for immediate use in Modern Warfare® (2019 and Warzone™)***. Contains:
— 12 Ghost Operator skins
— 10 Weapon Blueprints
– Final Judgement Bundle and Khaled Al-Asad Operator Bundle – for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Vanguard and Call of Duty®: Warzone™****
– The opportunity to pre-load the game before launch *One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences. Includes: – Cross Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II
— Includes Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game
– Red Team 141 Operator Pack:
— 4 Operators: Ghost, Soap, Farah and Price
– FJX Cinder – First-Ever Weapon Vault*****
– Battle Pass (1 Season) + 50 Tier Skips****** Welcome to the new era of Call of Duty®. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II drops players into an unprecedented global conflict that features the return of the iconic Operators of Task Force 141. Infinity Ward brings fans state-of-the-art gameplay, with all-new gun handling, advanced AI system, a new Gunsmith and a suite of other gameplay and graphical innovations that elevate the franchise to new heights. Modern Warfare® II will launch with a globe-trotting single-player campaign, immersive Multiplayer combat and an evolved Special Ops game mode featuring tactical co-op gameplay. *One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences. **Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection and Xbox Live Gold subscription may be required. ***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 28, 2023. ****Call of Duty®: Vanguard / Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S required to redeem the Final Judgement Bundle. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 28, 2023. *****Weapon Vault design limited to Weapon Vault contents at launch. ******Battle Pass and Tier Skips, or equivalent versions, will be accessible in Modern Warfare® II once the Season 1 Battle Pass, or equivalent system, is made available in game. Battle Pass redemption applies to one season of Modern Warfare® II Battle Pass, or equivalent system, only. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com. © 2019-2022 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, MODERN WARFARE, 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.

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 10/11, 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!

World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing – September 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Race in both the premier World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Series, as well as four additional Dirtcar classes across 13 real-world tracks. Upgrade your cars, build your team, and expand your facilities to stay competitive with the best of the best on your way to becoming a World of Outlaws Champion! Then, prove you’re “Outlaw Tough” when you take on up to 25 other racers in online multiplayer!

Grounded – September 27
Xbox Game Pass / PC Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The full release of Grounded is coming on September 27! Experience the full story while you and up to three of your friends explore the entire backyard. Discover how you were shrunk down to the size of an ant and why you were put into the backyard while finding a way to get big again. Available on Cloud, Console, and PC.

Moonscars – September 27
Xbox Game Pass / PC Game Pass

Available on day one with Game Pass: Unravel the mystery of your existence in this challenging, yet rewarding, souls-like 2D platform slasher! As the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma, you must push your combat skills to the limit and master new abilities to progress through this stunning yet unforgiving world. Facing off against relentless enemies and the cruel mistress the Moon, you will discover your past and finally find the peace you so desperately desire. Available on Cloud, Console, and PC.

One Hell of a Ride – September 27

An action-packed arcade and explosive racing game inspired by other classic arcade battler racers. Includes a heavy metal soundtrack, cars with mounted rocket launchers and nitro boosters, and the option to smash, crash, and destroy your enemies on your way to the finish line!

Tip Top: Don’t Fall! – September 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

An arcade style climbing game with procedurally generated routes that never repeat themselves. It features a gripping single-player campaign that has you exploring all corners of the globe while making sure not to fall to your (perma)death. Featuring an innovative control scheme that moves the character’s hands from one hold to the next while making sure to be as efficient as possible.

Work From Home – September 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A co-op party game for one to four players, where players act as workers who slack off behind their boss and pretend to work when their boss is around.

Airoheart – September 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Our story begins in the land of Engard, where our beloved hero Airoheart sets out on a journey to stop his brother’s diabolical plan to unleash an ancient evil that has been sealed in the shadows for generations. Will you confront your own brother and stop him from executing his wicked plans? 

C.A.R.L. – September 29

A mysterious factory outfitted with spiky ceilings, hidden passages, and deadly cogs… that’s a lot for the average robot, but not for C.A.R.L.! Help him uncover the sinister secrets of Kent Industries in this 2D puzzle adventure filled to the brim with funky tunes and retro platformer goodness.

Lemon Cake – September 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

While the bakery might initially be broken down, overgrown and even haunted, don’t worry! You’ll be able to repair, furnish and decorate every room. Gather honey from your beehive, raise a cow to collect fresh milk and adopt a few chickens to add eggs to your recipes. You’ll also be able to grow trees and plants to harvest a variety of fruits.

Let’s Build A Zoo – September 29
Xbox Game Pass / PC Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Let out your wild side with this cute management sim! Import and breed rare creatures, hire the right staff, keep your visitors happy, and deal with plenty of weird and wonderful events. Then try your hand at DNA Splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animals!

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – September 29

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

Valheim (Game Preview) – September 29
PC Game Pass

Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!

Weedcraft Inc – September 29

Weedcraft Inc explores the business of producing, breeding, and selling weed in America, delving deep into the financial, political, and cultural aspects of the country’s complex relationship with this troublesome and promising plant.

Caffeine: Victoria’s Legacy – September 30

Caffeine: Victoria’s Legacy is a choice-rich, fantasy adventure visual novel set in a steam punk Victorian reality. While on a journey to his long lost mum’s homeland, Taka mysteriously finds himself in the city of Victoria. Soon he’s staring at a coffee house named ‘Taka Coffee House’, the same coffee house that he remembered so fondly during his childhood. Join Taka in discovering his roots and search for his family’s secrets, in a city where baristas are knights and coffee is king.

FIFA 23 – September 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Play the biggest tournaments in football with both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup coming as post-launch updates. Powered by dedicated HyperMotion2 animation for the first time ever, plus cross-play features that make it easier to play against friends. Build your dream squad with FUT Moments and a revamped Chemistry system in FIFA Ultimate Team or live out your football dreams in Career Mode. Play three days early with the EA Play FIFA 23 Trial or by purchasing FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition.

PAW Patrol Grand Prix – September 30
Xbox Game Pass / PC Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Available on day one with Game Pass: No track is too big, no racer too small! The PAW Patrol are on their fastest mission yet – to win the Pup Cup! Race around iconic locations including Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort, and The Jungle to find out who will be crowned the winner.

Rabio – September 30

Rabio is a 2D short retro-styled hardcore platformer with skill-based gameplay. Little Rabio discovers the depths of the rabbit hole, full of dangers and trials. Help him pass all the trials!

An epic new strategy RPG has arrived — The DioField Chronicle is available now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! Set in a world of intrigue and turmoil, the game features deeply strategic real-time battles, diorama-style visuals, and stunning music. Whether you’re an experienced SRPG veteran or brand new to the genre, you’ll find a lot to enjoy here. Read on and I’ll tell you six key things you need to know about it.

It tells an epic, sweeping tale of war and honor

If you like games with sweeping, hard-hitting stories, you’ll love The DioField Chronicle. The game is set in a unique world that fuses fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences. This land is not a peaceful one – the entire continent has been ravaged by a devastating war between the Empire and the Alliance. Despite this turmoil, one nation has remained unaffected – the Kingdom of Alletain on DioField Island.

Alletain is rich in Jade – a precious material that’s prized for its use as a base ingredient in sorcery. Something so valuable will inevitably draw attention, and as the conflict between Empire and Alliance escalates, both turn their gaze towards the island. War is coming to DioField… with the Kingdom of Alletain caught in the middle.

Amid the flames and chaos, an elite band of mercenaries emerges that call themselves Blue Fox. This small group of warriors will come to shape the fate of DioField… and the world itself. It’s an expansive tale that’s full of drama and epic moments… but it also remembers that it’s the characters that really matter. Speaking of which…

It’s full of memorable characters

You take control of the Blue Fox mercenaries and follow these fascinating, flawed heroes through their many battles. Allow us to introduce the four heads of the team:

Andrias Rhondarson

Andrias is calm, cool, and a highly resourceful leader. He has studied strategy and tactics, and is well-versed in the Ancient Sorcery that has been passed down on DioField through the generations.

When he was young, he caught the eye of a nobleman who recognized something special within him. He trained as a soldier, ultimately becoming the chamberlain and bodyguard of Prince Levantia Shaytham.

But when disaster strikes and Levantia is attacked by assassins, Andrias’ life is thrown into turmoil – and a new path presents itself.

Fredret Lester

Fredret is so big, buff, and burly that you might assume he’d serve as an infantryman. Instead, however, he opts to leverage his superb riding skills and freely gallops around the battlefield on horseback.

He’s known Andrias since childhood, and the two have gone through many life-threatening situations together. As a result, they share a near-unbreakable bond of brotherhood.

Fredret is kind-hearted, honest, and direct – something people admire him for. However, he’s also a little naïve, perhaps due to his upbringing in the countryside. He also tends to become obsessed with the things he’s passionate about.

Iscarion Colchester

Iscarion Colchester is a prodigiously talented archer – something that serves him well as a mercenary.

Of course, he wasn’t always a Blue Fox. The son of a minor noble, Iscarion followed the Colchester tradition of joining the local order of knights. However, due to a personal tragedy, he left and instead became a knight-errant, travelling alone across the kingdom.

He may seem aloof, but he will never ignore those in need. Because of this, he’s greatly respected by those he commands.

Waltaquin Redditch

Waltaquin became interested in magic at an early age and immersed herself in the wide-ranging study of Ancient Sorcery. Now, she’s a magicker beyond compare.

As the daughter of one of Suffield’s most prominent noblemen, she’s been spoiled her entire life – and has the attitude to match. She can be selfish and arrogant, but her grace and intelligence are undeniable.

You’ll become intimately acquainted with all these characters – and many more – over the course of this epic story. Their struggles become your struggles, and by the end they’ll feel like family.

It introduces the thrilling Real-Time Tactical Battle system

But enough about story – how does the game actually play? The DioField Chronicle introduces a dynamic battle system that fuses command-based tactics with real-time tactics. It’s called the Real-Time Tactical Battle system and it makes for fast-paced, richly strategic battles that require you to be attentive and adaptable to prevail.

Although you can pause the game to give out orders and ponder your strategy, everything plays out in real-time. Unlike many other strategy RPGs, enemies don’t sit around twiddling their thumbs while your troops execute your commands – they’ll move as you do.

The battlefield is also full of ‘gimmicks’ – from turrets, to barricades, to exploding kegs, that both you and the enemy can take advantage of. All this makes for wildly unpredictable combat, where the flow of battle is ever changing. 

Like all good tactics games, good planning and a smart strategy is key to success, but you need to be adaptable too. A plan that was working at the start of a fight may lose effectiveness if enemies move out of position, for example, so you need to be ready with a new approach.

It’s an audio-visual treat

All the action takes place in richly detailed environments that are portrayed with attractive diorama-style visuals. Not only is it stunning to look at – particularly in 4K on Xbox Series X|S – it gives the game a unique look that’s entirely its own!

The audio side is equally impressive, thanks to be beautifully orchestrated music by world-renowned composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell – best known for their work on “Game of Thrones.” It’s a feast for the eyes and the ears. But don’t take my word for it…

You can try before you buy with a massive demo!

If you want to experience the strategic joys of The DioField Chronicle, then here’s some good news: there’s a free demo! This demo comprises the prologue and the first five missions of the game – that’s around three hours of playtime (though you may get more or less than that depending on factors like the difficultly level, your playstyle etc.). It’s a substantial amount of content – and even better, all your progress carries over to the full game!

The full game is available now!

If you like what you play, the full version of The DioField Chronicle is out now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One! Purchase the game before December 31, 2022, for an early purchase bonus that includes the Weapon: Rhopasto Knife and Accessory: Recruit’s Bangle (*3)

In addition to the standard edition, you can get The DioField Chronicle Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes some awesome extras: Weapon: Knight’s Spear, Accessory: Mystical Ring, The DioField Chronicle Original Soundtrack, and The DioField Chronicle Digital Artbook.

We hope you’re excited for The DioField Chronicle and we can’t wait for you to start discovering the tactical joys it has to offer! To stay up to date with news about this and other Square Enix titles, be sure to follow us at Square Enix Blog, The DioField Chronicle on Twitter, The DioField Chronicle on Instagram, and Square Enix on Facebook.

The DioField Chronicle

SQUARE ENIX

☆☆☆☆☆ 7

★★★★★

A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing “Real Time Tactical Battle” (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system.
The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team. ■An all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system.
■Deep, strategic, real-time tactical battles
The battles in this game are defined by real-time assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes and equipment to complete your mission.
■Realistic “diorama” style battle scenes
Richly detailed depictions of the environments of the island of DioField combined with unique “diorama” style visuals as you command your forces like a general. ■The DioField Chronicle Standard Edition Early Purchase Bonus Content
・Weapon: Rhopasto Knife (Standard Edition Early Purchase Exclusive Colour)
・Accessory: Recruit’s Bangle
Early Purchase Bonus Claim Period: Until December 31, 2022
※These items cannot be obtained while progressing through the game, but they can be received during Chapter 1 Episode 2.

The DioField Chronicle Digitale Deluxe Edition

SQUARE ENIX

☆☆☆☆☆ 9

★★★★★

A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing “Real Time Tactical Battle” (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system.
The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team. ■An all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system.
■Deep, strategic, real-time tactical battles
The battles in this game are defined by real-time assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes and equipment to complete your mission.
■Realistic “diorama” style battle scenes
Richly detailed depictions of the environments of the island of DioField combined with unique “diorama” style visuals as you command your forces like a general. ■The DioField Chronicle Digital Deluxe Edition Content
・Main game
・Weapon: Knight’s Spear (*1)
・Accessory: Mystical Ring (*1)
・The DioField Chronicle Original Soundtrack (*2)
・The DioField Chronicle Digital Artbook (*2) ■The DioField Chronicle Digital Deluxe Edition Early Purchase Bonus Content
・Weapon: Rhopasto Knife (Digital Deluxe Edition Early Purchase Exclusive Colour) (*3)
・Accessory: Recruit’s Bangle (*3)
・Early Access: Begins at 00:00 on September 20, 2022
Early Purchase Bonus Claim Period: Until December 31, 2022 *1: Please note that these items can be obtained while progressing through the game, but the bonus grants the right to use them from the start of the game.
*2: The Original Soundtrack and Digital Artbook cannot be played/ opened in-game and are accessed through a separate application from the main game. These are identical to the “The DioField Chronicle Original Soundtrack” and “The DioField Chronicle Digital Artbook” sold separately. Please be careful about making duplicate purchases. *3: These items cannot be obtained while progressing through the game, but they can be received during Chapter 1 Episode 2.

The DioField Chronicle DEMO

SQUARE ENIX

☆☆☆☆☆ 41

★★★★★

These are the records of a mercenary band that passed into legend. A gritty and immersive story brought to life with the latest technology. Introducing “”Real Time Tactical Battle”” (RTTB), a new, deeply strategic, real-time battle system.
The beginnings of a new Strategy RPG, crafted by a skilled and experienced development team. ■An all-new Strategy RPG that chronicles an epic tale of war and honour. Featuring a unique and beautiful world that blends fantasy, medieval and modern-day influences, and a deep yet innovative real-time battle system.
■Deep, strategic, real-time tactical battles
The battles in this game are defined by real-time assessment of battlefield conditions and issuing decisive orders that take advantage of your troops strengths and weaknesses to gain advantage over your foe. Make clever use of a variety of skills, classes and equipment to complete your mission.
■Realistic “”diorama”” style battle scenes
Richly detailed depictions of the environments of the island of DioField combined with unique “”diorama”” style visuals as you command your forces like a general. Presenting a free demo of “”The DioField Chronicle””, that allows you to carry over your progress to the full game.
In this demo you can play from the game’s opening through to the end of chapter 1. *This demo consists of a section taken from the full game.
*It is possible to carry over save data from the demo to the full game
*It is possible to carry over game progress and character levels to the full game.
*Content may vary from the full game.

Is this your first day at work?

Don’t worry at all, working in zero-gravity salvage isn’t nearly as scary or difficult as people say. Besides, LYNX Corporation has all your genetic data on file in case there are any first day slip-ups. If you happen to blow yourself up tearing down a difficult ship, we’ll bring you right back, no fuss at all. You’ll have to pay for it of course; safety and security always come with a price! 

Still, everyone’s first day can be tricky, so we’re going to walk you through salvaging your very first ship in Hardspace: Shipbreaker, the zero-gravity deep space salvage workplace simulator from Blackbird Interactive and Focus Entertainment. We want to keep the death and dismemberment to a minimum as you get used to the thrill of salvaging every last material and piece of equipment on the ships you work on, so please read carefully as we share some of the best advice we can give a Shipbreaker who is just starting out. 

Space may be cold and lonely, but profit will always keep us warm! 

Get Used to Moving Around in Zero-Gravity

The salvage bay is just like any office, just without air, gravity, or basic safety precautions. Let your guard down or get overwhelmed and panic? You’re as good as gone. It’s been zero days since we’ve had an accident, and that number hasn’t moved in years.   

Why is it so dangerous out here? Without practice, it’s easy to lose control of your own movement only to end up slamming into a solid object, drifting into the furnace, wasting salvage, or even causing your own death. If you want to save on the cost of a new body, practice your movement until space becomes your playground. So strap on your thrusters, take a deep breath of canned air, and let’s get started. 

Use Your Scanner to Make a Plan and Your Cutting Tool to Put it into Action

The first ship you’ll find yourself salvaging is a Mackerel, a relatively small transport ship. Think of each ship you’re salvaging as a chicken wing: the goal is to get as much of the tissue off the bone as possible for the most profit. Anything wasted will be counted against you; deep-space salvage is a business in which efficiency and precision are everything. 

So when you’re presented with your first ship, you’ll want to use your scanning tool to get a look at the ship’s layout, and get an idea of where the cut points – the structures marked in yellow on the scanner that hold the ship together – are located. For now, you’ll want to search for an open airlock or remove the thruster cap from the rear of the ship. 

Once you’re inside, use the laser cutter in the stinger configuration for maximum safety to melt each cut point, being careful not to overheat the laser cutter. The heat meter for the tool is located on the side of the hardware, and you’ll also hear a warning tone if you’re close to overheating – which would cause your suit to catch on fire, and any flammable objects around you to also burn or explode. More importantly, this can also kill you, and even if it doesn’t, it hurts quite a bit.

LYNX Counts Every Dollar but You Shouldn’t

The more time you can spend salvaging, the more efficient you’ll be, so keeping an eye on your supplies will always pay off, both for LYNX and for you!! 

Everything you do in Hardspace: Shipbreaker during a shift in the campaign costs resources. You need to keep your thrusters fueled, your air supply topped off, your suit in good condition, and your consumables loaded up. You can sometimes find supplies inside the ships you’re salvaging, but don’t bet on that; it’s important to pay attention to the levels of each of your resources so you don’t suddenly find yourself fighting for breath because you were too focused on your cutting. 

Luckily, LYNX thought ahead and provided you with a kiosk attached to your living quarters that will dispense all these supplies and more, as long as you can pay for them. This isn’t the time to be tight with your money; dying and having to pay for a new body is a lot more money than investing in a safe and smooth shift. Remember that each shift in the campaign mode lasts for 15 minutes, so it’s important to keep an eye on the clock in order to make the most money possible to repay your debt to LYNX.

Your attention is, in many ways, the most precious resource of them all. Spend it wisely! Follow this advice and you’ll have a great first day with Hardspace: Shipbreaker – now available on Xbox Series X|S and included with Xbox Game Pass.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Focus Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆ 95

★★★★★

Xbox Game Pass

Welcome to LYNX, the solar system’s leader in spaceship salvaging! We offer you the privilege of helping turn humanity’s past into its future by salvaging ships in zero-g. Each one is a puzzle, and how you solve it is up to you! Carve your way in, salvage everything, and maximize your profit. Our cutting-edge LYNX tech helps you do the job. Slice metal with the laser cutter and use the grapple tool to move salvage with ease. Earn upgrades, such as demo charges, sensors, and safety gear. Careful where you point those tools! Hazards include explosive decompression, fuel, electricity, and radiation. Your life is protected by our EverWork™ technology, but our profits aren’t. Your LYNX adventure starts now! Account balance owing is:
1,252,594,441.92 Credits
Start paying that debt! Good luck, shipbreaker! • Experience daily life as a blue-collar spaceship salvager • Cut and destroy at will in a next-gen physics sim
• Salvage through a compelling campaign, relax in freeplay, or compete in timed challenges
• Explore a variety of ship types with unlimited variations
• Upgrade tools and gear to take on bigger and harder ships

The Moon-Gazing Event for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis arrived on September 7 along with a mystery for ARKS defenders to solve. And no, the mystery isn’t why the leaves are suddenly yellow and gold, because that’s easily explained by the addition of seasonal decorations around Central City, Region Mags, and the Aelio Region. These changes have attracted large numbers of Moongaze Rappy, Emperappy, and Great Rappy, so keep your eyes peeled as you traverse the autumnal landscape.

Part 1 of the event introduces a new Limited-Time Quest, Drill: Moonlight Invasion, where you’ll get to fight alongside some known and returning characters in the Aelio Region. Finally, the Seasonal Points Exchange Shop will feature the 6-star Rarity Codeck Weapon Series along with limited-edition cosmetic items, and materials!

In Part 2 of the event, you’ll be able to test your Floating Board skills with two new courses: Central Aelio Board and Central Retem Board! For more info, check out the outline below to learn what’s coming and when!

Moon-Gazing ’22 event Part 1 (Begins September 7)

• Seasonal décor
• Seasonal Enemies
• Seasonal event World Trials
• Seasonal NPC: Xitre
• Seasonal Point Exchange Shop
• Seasonal Point boosters
• Seasonal Augments
• Seasonal Event Limited-Time Tasks
• Login bonus
• Codeck Weapon Series available
• Limited-time quest: Drill: Moonlight Invasion

Moon-Gazing ’22 event Part 2 (begins September 21)

• EXP Earned +50% for Yellow Triggers (9/21 – 10/5)
• Field Races
• Central Aelio: Boarding (Stage 1)
• Central Retem: Boarding (Stage 1)
• Limited-time Tasks for Moon-Gazing ’22 event: second half
• Titles
• Field Race Titles for seasonal event (x3)

Use the outline above and get into Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis so you can participate in the event! If you’ve never played PSO2:NGS, now is a great time to start. Just visit the Xbox Store and download the game – for free – for PC or Xbox today!

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

SEGA Corporation

☆☆☆☆☆ 711

★★★★★

Xbox One X Enhanced

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, the latest chapter in the Phantasy Star Online 2 series, is here at last!
It’s time to jump into adventures beyond imagination! This new adventure takes place on a vast open field! Up to 32 people can enjoy the adventure in a new world with beautifully-evolved graphics! The simple and intuitive controls developed in the series up to now have also evolved! A new dimension of battle with a variety of powerful enemies awaits! The new actions Photon Dash and Photon Glide allow you to traverse across the vast open field with ease! Of course, the ultimate in character creation has also evolved. Create your own main character that will be unique throughout the world, and head out to a new adventure! ・The core game is Free-to-Play, but there is certain paid content that can be purchased. ・The Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis game that can be downloaded with this content is the same as that included in other editions. You do not have to download this if it is already installed. ・Proceeding with play in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis will allow you to play Phantasy Star Online 2. ・Please log in with an administrator account to play this game.

Attention Fans: get ready to hit the pitch early with FIFA 23. EA Play members will have a 10-hour Early Access Trial of the game starting September 27 – three days before release!

With early access to FIFA 23, you’ll experience the most expansive FIFA title to date. The World’s Game brings you the next evolution of HyperMotion2 technology on current-gen platforms that sets the standard in realistic and immersive gameplay, as well as the chance to play as women’s club teams for the first time in EA SPORTS FIFA history.

EA Play members eagerly awaiting the FIFA 23 experience can refine their dribbling skills by jumping into FIFA 22 now and earning member-only rewards, including Volta apparel, Volta Coins, Ultimate Team Seasonal XP Boosts to level up faster, as well as a Stadium Set. Here are even more exclusive content and rewards available now in EA Play:

• FIFA 22 Hero Freddie Ljungberg Tifo Set – Now to September 30
• FIFA 22 FUT Season 9 XP Boost – Now to October 13
• FIFA 22 adidas Adventure Apparel and Volta Coins – Now to October 13
• Madden NFL 23 Ultimate Team EA Play September Pack – Now to September 30
• Madden NFL 23 The Yard EA Play September Vanity Set – Now to September 30
• NHL 22 EA Play September Bag – Now to September 30
• Grid Legends EA Play September Event – Now to September 29
• Apex Legends Full Coverage Weapon Charm – Now to October 10

In addition to these rewards, EA Play members can access a growing library of fan-favorite games, including the all-action, edge-of-your-seat driving experience – and the newest addition to The Play List – GRID Legends, as well as a 10-hour trial of Madden NFL 23.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play at no additional cost with your Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, unlocking special member-only content, trials of select brand-new titles, access to a collection of our best-loved series and top titles, and 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.

Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 Standard Edition Xbox Series X|S

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

PRE-ORDER* FIFA 23 Standard Edition before September 30, 2022 and receive: – Untradeable FUT Team of the Week 1 Player
– Kylian Mbappé Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches
– FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick, for 3 FUT matches
– Career Mode Homegrown Talent, local youth prospect with world-class potential EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 on Xbox Series X|S brings even more of the action and realism of football to the pitch in The World’s Game, with advances in HyperMotion2 Technology driven by twice as much real-world motion capture helping to create more true football animation than ever before in every match. Play the biggest tournaments in football with both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™ coming as post-launch updates, play as women’s club teams – powered by dedicated HyperMotion2 animation – for the first time ever, plus enjoy cross-play features that make it easier to play against friends**. Enjoy a new way to play and build your dream squad with FUT Moments and a revamped Chemistry system in FIFA Ultimate Team™, or live out your football dreams in Career Mode as you define your personality as a player, or manage as some of football’s most famous names. In VOLTA FOOTBALL and Pro Clubs, bring more personality to the pitch with new levels of customisation and enhanced street and stadium gameplay. However you play, experience The World’s Game with over 19,000 players, 700+ teams, 100+ stadiums, and over 30 leagues – including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, new Barclays FA WSL and France D1 Arkema with unrivalled authenticity in FIFA 23. This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items. *Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.
**Cross-play enabled in certain modes on same-generation platforms. More info on cross-play at https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23/news/pitch-notes-fifa-23-cross-play-deep-dive. ©2022 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Official FIFA licensed product. © FIFA and FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 Standard Edition Xbox One

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$59.99 $53.99

PRE-ORDER* FIFA 23 Standard Edition before September 30, 2022 and receive: – Untradeable FUT Team of the Week 1 Player Item
– Kylian Mbappé Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches
– FUT Ambassador Loan Player Pick, for 3 FUT matches
– Career Mode Homegrown Talent EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 brings The World’s Game to the pitch, with both men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™ tournaments, the addition of women’s club teams, and new ways to play your favourite modes. Play the biggest tournaments in football with both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™ coming as post-launch updates, play as women’s club teams for the first time ever, plus enjoy cross-play features that make it easier to play against friends**. Enjoy a new way to play and build your dream squad with FUT Moments and a revamped Chemistry system in FIFA Ultimate Team™, or live out your football dreams in Career Mode as you define your personality as a player, or manage as some of football’s most famous names. In VOLTA FOOTBALL and Pro Clubs, bring more personality to the pitch with new levels of customisation and enhanced street and stadium gameplay. However you play, experience The World’s Game with over 19,000 players, 700+ teams, 100+ stadiums, and over 30 leagues – including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, new Barclays FA WSL and France D1 Arkema with unrivalled authenticity in FIFA 23. This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items. *Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23/game-offer-and-disclaimers for details.
**Cross-play enabled in certain modes on same-generation platforms. More info on cross-play at https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23/news/pitch-notes-fifa-23-cross-play-deep-dive. ©2022 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Official FIFA licensed product. © FIFA and FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc.

Hello, everyone! This is Aleksandra from 101XP, and I am glad to announce that our game Blind Fate: Edo no Yami is now available for Xbox players! Right now you can embark on a fantastic journey through post-apocalyptic Japan to fight mechanized Yokai and anyone else who dares to stand in the way of a true warrior!

Path of the Samurai

Assume the role of Yami the Demon Hunter. Blinded in battle, he must now rely on his enhanced senses, a hi-tech substitute for his old vision, Yami was implanted with Sensors to perceive the enemies around him, and with a Oni-Mask that processes environmental data to project a simulation of the outside world.

You have at your disposal a trusty sharp sword and a deadly cannon built into your hand, full berserk style. With these tools you shall carve your way through hordes of relentless enemies. Utilize numerous attack combinations to stun your enemy, then go in for a spectacular finishing move. Become the blind blade of vengeance in this new brutal reality!

New World, Old Problems

It is the distant future, and the cities of Japan lie in ruins, ruled by the Shogunate and their deranged machines. The New Edo period combines incredible futuristic technology with traditional Japanese folklore. Cyberpunk aesthetics of derelict urban centers exist alongside abandoned villages and ancient temples… But what happened to this world? Find out as you uncover the story of Yami’s own past.

Use your implants to reveal numerous secrets scattered around in-game locations, then upgrade your stats and abilities to become stronger and ensure your survival in this realm of decay and danger.

And the Machines Rose from the Ashes…

Prepare to combat the mechanical menace all throughout your adventure. Having proved more adaptable than humans, robots of all shapes and sizes claimed the scorched land for themselves. They lurk in the shadows, but that makes little difference to our blind hero, so call upon your sensors to reveal the stalking Yokai! These demonic contraptions still emit heat, smell, and sound. Expertly switch between implants to track your enemies and force them to battle on your terms. Defeat regular opponents and vicious bosses, then claim the spoils of your hunt in terms of data and knowledge!

Can you trust your feelings, either real or artificial? Is the world around you really what it seems or are you being misled? Play Blind Fate: Edo no Yami and learn the truth for yourself! Available right now for all Xbox players!

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami

101XP

☆☆☆☆☆ 7

★★★★★

It’s a new, dark and machine-filled Edo period, and the Shogunate rules over Japan with its just, but pitiless hand: you. You follow orders. You obey. You kill. Until your sight is taken from you, and you must learn to “feel” the world anew…
— A world of data and lies
The Mask of the Oni creates a simulation of the world around you, but tread carefully: old data will show you only deceiving echoes of the past. — Swords sing unseen
Even blind, you are unstoppable. Use different sensors to detect your enemies and identify their weak spots, then crush them with lightning speed. — Robotic folktales of Japan
Discover the story of dozens of robotic versions of Japanese folktale creatures! Find their weaknesses and destroy each one with a devastating finisher! — Long-lost mechanical lore
Your sensors pierce the curtain of the past. Use sound, smell and heat to explore the world, uncovering centuries of lore and guiding Yami on his vengeful, story-driven journey.