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This Week On Xbox: August 20, 2021
Tails Of Iron Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S
Madden NFL 22 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S
Rise Eterna Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S
Arietta Of Spirits Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S

This Week On Xbox: August 20, 2021

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 08:20 AM PDT

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Tails Of Iron Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 20 Aug 2021 07:21 AM PDT

Tails Of Iron

United Label

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$24.99 $22.49

Pre-order

Set in a grim land plagued by war, Tails of Iron is a hand-drawn RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the Rat Throne, you must restore your broken Kingdom by banishing the merciless Frog Clan and their ferocious leader, Greenwart. As you explore the deceivingly charming world, you'll encounter a cast of unique companions, ready to aid you in your adventure. And you'll need all the help you can get, whether that's new meal recipes, blueprints to forge deadly weapons and armour, or even a land-chugging, armour-plated mole mobile! Overcome your fears. Rescue your brothers. Restore Your Kingdom. Your tail has begun… Master Brutal Combat From frog zombies to gargantuan grubs - and everything in-between - the Kingdom is awash with danger. To overcome each perilous encounter, you'll need to study your opponent's attacks and react accordingly! Thankfully, there's a range of deadly abilities at your disposal, including parry bashes and fatal executions, not to mention ranged attacks with your nifty bow and arrow. Explore a Treacherous Kingdom Fully accompanied by the deep, raspy narrations of Doug Cockle, prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the mediaeval-fantasy Rat Kingdom. Complete side quests and faction hunts for some additional gold-on-the-side, or join forces with a sharp-eyed companion to help even the playing field. Customise your Attack Adapt Redgi's combat style to the task at hand. Heavy armour may provide better protection but can you really afford to slow down your dodge-roll? And then there's the question of weapon; axes pack a punch, while spears are quick and nimble. Perhaps you'd prefer the all-round performance of a trusty broadsword? Overcome Savage Boss Fights While danger lurks around every toadstool, you'll need to keep your wits sharp and your blade sharper when it comes to the devastating boss fights. Cold-blooded in every sense of the word, these oversized amphibians each present their own unique combat challenge, and you'll need more than a good set of armour to come out on top. Brew Recipes, Craft Weapons, Forge Armour Redgi's keep is also home to his brothers, Rem-Rem, Bam-Bam and Dug. Rem can cook up a health-boosting feast with ingredients found throughout the world, while Bam can craft new weapons and armors from special blueprints you'll uncover… if you look hard enough. And then there's Dug, who'll update you about new quests available throughout the Kingdom.

NOTE: You may pre-download this game, but it will not be playable until the release date/time: 09/16/2021 – 9:00 PM (check the product page for release date/time in your region).

Product Info:

Developer: Odd Bug Studio

Publisher: United Label

Website: Tails Of Iron

Twitter: @OddBugStudio / @UtdLabelGames

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Madden NFL 22 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 10:24 PM PDT

Madden NFL 22 MVP Edition Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 32

★★★★★

$99.99 $89.99

Get it now

Purchase the Madden NFL 22 MVP Edition and receive: Dual Entitlement Franchise: 40 Staff Points Face Of The Franchise & The Yard: The General Player Class Starting at Level 10 with a Tom Brady Gear Capsule Madden Ultimate Team: Choice of Brady or Mahomes Elite Item 11 Team Fantasy Packs Features below are exclusive to Xbox Series X|S Madden NFL 22: Gameday happens here. All-new immersive Dynamic Gameday features make every snap an opportunity to leave your mark on the game forever. Dynamic Gameday - Brought to life when Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI fuses Gameday Atmosphere elements, Dynamic Gameday delivers the smartest gameplay experience ever, all powered by real-world data. Feel momentum swing via the new performance-based momentum meter, and feed off the energy of your environment when it matters most. Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI - Powered by Next Gen Stats, new Star-Driven AI enables the smartest gameplay experience ever. Integrated with real-world data, it's built to emulate player and team tendencies that will evolve throughout the season as teams' stats change. Gameday Atmosphere - It's a whole new vibe from the sidelines to the seats. Immersive and authentic stadium environments deliver the true-to-life highs and lows of every NFL game and affect momentum during pressure moments. Features below are available on Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced season engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression. And for the first time ever in Ultimate Team, adjust Superstar X-Factors at halftime. Franchise -Staff management & talent trees - Enhanced season engine - Weekly strategy Unified Progression - Avatar progress shared b/w Face of The Franchise & The Yard - New player classes Conditions and restrictions apply. See www.ea.com/legal for details.

Madden NFL 22 Xbox Series X|S

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 33

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

Get it now

Free Trial

Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. It's everything you love about the NFL injected into every mode via ALL-NEW Dynamic Gameday. Whether you're strategizing for a matchup in the redeveloped Franchise mode, going head-to-head in Play Now, or competing online in Madden Ultimate Team, you'll feel Dynamic Gameday impact gameplay everywhere in Madden NFL 22. Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI - The smartest gameplay ever in Madden NFL 22 is enabled by Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI. Powered by real life data for a more realistic experience, the new AI behavior in Madden NFL 22 enables seriously smarter gameplay built to emulate varying player and team tendencies. Gameday Atmosphere - Feel a whole new vibe from the sidelines to the seats in Madden NFL 22 with Gameday Atmosphere. Experience Home Field Advantage* modifiers in NFL stadiums that, when triggered, can swing momentum into (or out of) your favor. Plus, new on-field reactions and player personas add intensity to the drama and affect momentum during pressure moments. Face of the Franchise: Unified Progression - Earn the No. 1 overall pick and expect the unexpected as you adapt to the weekly routine as an NFL rookie. Play like a superstar on the field and use your influence to become a hero off of it as you progress. With new unified avatar progression and player class systems, all your progress is shared between Face of the Franchise and The Yard. Choose a class and player physique that best fits your play style. Earn rep through gameplay to level up. Unlock X-Factor abilities and strategically spend skill points that you can equip to power up your avatar. This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire a random selection of virtual in-game items. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/game-disclaimers FOR DETAILS.

Madden NFL 22 Xbox One

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 38

★★★★★

$59.99 $53.99

Get it now

Free Trial

Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression. And for the first time ever in Ultimate Team, adjust Superstar X-Factors at halftime. Franchise -Staff management & talent trees - Enhanced scenario engine - Weekly strategy Unified Progression - Avatar progress shared b/w Face of The Franchise & The Yard - New player classes - Earn rep via gameplay, level up Ultimate Team - Adjust Superstar X-Factors at halftime - Easily manage team chemistries This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire a random selection of virtual in-game items. CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. SEE https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/game-disclaimers FOR DETAILS.

DISCOUNTED PRICE is for EA Play members.

Product Info:

Developer: EA Tiburon
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Website: Madden NFL 22
Twitter: @EA / @EAMaddenNFL

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Rise Eterna Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 10:10 PM PDT

Rise Eterna

Forever Entertainment S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆ 1

★★★★★

$19.99

Get it now

Feed your nostalgia with a tactical RPG inspired by the greatest classical titles. Take on an adventurous journey, meet a whole range of unique characters, and immerse yourself in an engaging storyline. Recruit up to 14 characters, each with their unique abilities, and defeat your worst nightmare in epic fights. Unveil a dark and mature story focused on the relationship between two lost souls trying to discover the meaning of there life, fighting side by side.

Product Info:

Developer: Forever Entertainment, TA Publishing, Makee

Publisher: Forever Entertainment

Website: Rise Eterna

Twitter: @MakeeGames / @TA_Publishing / @ForeverEntert

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Arietta Of Spirits Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 19 Aug 2021 09:52 PM PDT

Arietta of Spirits

RED ART GAMES

☆☆☆☆☆ 1

★★★★★

$19.99

Get it now

Arietta of Spirits is a charming adventure game with emotion-filled narrative, no-filler gameplay, and fast paced combat. The game tells the story of Arietta and her family, visiting their Grandmother's cabin for the first time after her passing away a year prior. However, the family trip takes an unexpected turn when Arietta meets a mysterious new friend and gains the ability to see strange spirits that inhabit the island. -Explore a mysterious island with lush forests, murky caverns and dark secrets -Beautiful retro-styled pixel graphics and inspiring original soundtrack -Meet fascinating characters and discover the deep lore -Fight a wide range of enemies in reaction based combat -Easy to approach game mechanics, suitable for everyone

Arietta Of Spirits has a demo available here:

Arietta of Spirits - Demo

RED ART GAMES

☆☆☆☆☆ 17

★★★★★

Get it now

Arietta of Spirits is a charming adventure game with emotion-filled narrative, no-filler gameplay, and fast paced combat. The game tells the story of Arietta and her family, visiting their Grandmother's cabin for the first time after her passing away a year prior. However, the family trip takes an unexpected turn when Arietta meets a mysterious new friend and gains the ability to see strange spirits that inhabit the island. - Explore a mysterious island with lush forests, murky caverns and dark secrets - Beautiful retro-styled pixel graphics and inspiring original soundtrack - Meet fascinating characters and discover the deep lore - Fight a wide range of enemies in reaction based combat - Easy to approach game mechanics, suitable for everyone

Product Info:

Developer: Third Spirit Games

Publisher: RED ART GAMES

Website: Arietta Of Spirits

Twitter: @REDARTGAMES / @AriettaGame

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