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Greak: Memories of Azur Available Now for Xbox Series X|S
War for Wakanda Expansion for Marvel’s Avengers is Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Myst is Coming to Xbox for the First Time on August 26 with Xbox Game Pass
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Psychonauts 2, Humankind, Twelve Minutes, and More

Greak: Memories of Azur Available Now for Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 12:00 PM PDT

Featuring enchanting hand-drawn art and animation, a mesmerizing orchestral soundtrack, a unique and engaging gameplay mechanic, and a wonderfully captivating narrative, single-player platformer Greak: Memories of Azur launches today on Xbox Series X|S and is an unmissable title for fans of indies, platformers, and games in general.

War rages across the beautiful and hostile Azur, a twisted and unrelenting race known as the Urlags have descended on the tranquil lands, destroying everything in their path and leaving the peaceful Courines no choice but to flee their home.

Fortunately, the Courines are not entirely defenseless against their bellicose invaders; young siblings Greak, Adara, and Raydel have abilities that are prime examples of the magic the race has at their disposal to fend off their aggressors… and combined there is nothing that can stand in their way.

Each of the siblings uses their abilities in a unique manner: Greak is small but mighty and is able to squeeze into places the others cannot, unveiling secrets that would otherwise be missed; Adara is proficient in the arcane arts and uses her magic twofold, it can be used to help propel her through the air, enabling her to reach far off ledges, but alternatively it can be unleashed as a weapon, causing devastating damage to her unfortunate foes; Raydel is the oldest and largest of the siblings, his armor allows him to defend against attacks, protecting them against the enemies.

The Urlags are not the only threat the trio will face in Azur; you'll need to alternate seamlessly between all three siblings to traverse the hostile landscape and solve the specifically crafted puzzles that await. Starting off with Greak in your party, venture deeper into the world to find his lost siblings, reuniting the scattered family and aiding in the Courines' escape efforts to build an airship and flee their home.

The evocative narrative of Greak: Memories of Azur is played out against a hand-drawn backdrop, with each of the areas explored more breath-taking than the last. Complimenting the meticulously designed art and animation is an orchestral soundtrack that sets the tone of the adventure with charming, yet haunting, melodies and tunes to truly immerse players into the world of Azur.

Greak: Memories of Azur is a tale of family and of unity. A story of three siblings uniting in the face of unspeakable evil amidst uncertainty to save those they love – and their home – and looks stunning while doing it.

Greak: Memories of Azur

Team17

☆☆☆☆☆ 2

★★★★★

$19.99

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Greak: Memories of Azur is a side scrolling single-player game with hand-drawn animations. You will take the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel to guide them through the lands of Azur. Alternate control between them and use their unique abilities to escape from the Urlag invasion. Greak is the name of the main character, and the smallest brother of three. He belongs to a magical race called the Courines, which are currently under the attack of an enemy invasion from a faction called the Urlags. This battle has been going on for a long time, and the Courines are starting to flee their own lands. Greak's goal is to reunite with his brother (Raydel) and his sister (Adara) and then escape the lands of Azur by Building an Airship piece by piece. Throughout the game, you will find each sibling in different scenarios, and once you do, they will join the adventure and help you progress through the game. Hand-Drawn Art and Animation: Enjoy a captivating story line about family, home and union in difficult times while you discover colorful and expressive scenarios. Specially Crafted Puzzles: Solve specially crafted puzzles to find and collect the missing pieces of an Airship through an Interconnected and World. Unique Gameplay: Alternate between the three characters and use their different abilities to explore the Magical lands of Azur. Fast- Paced Combat: Discover new areas and fight against a wide variety of enemies to rescue the Courines from the Urlag invasion. Live Orchestra Soundtrack: Enjoy the expressive and atmospheric music themes specially created to experience a unique adventure.

War for Wakanda Expansion for Marvel’s Avengers is Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Summary

The free War for Wakanda expansion is available now for Marvel's Avengers.
Play as Black Panter and battle Ulysses Klaue and his army of mercenaries and machines.
There's never been a better time to jump into Marvel's Avengers.

The War for Wakanda expansion is our biggest content update to Marvel's Avengers so far, and it's available today for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! We've packed so much new, free content into the expansion for players who already have the game, but today we want to chat specifically about War for Wakanda's challenging new enemy types, and of course, our new playable hero: Black Panther!

When creating Black Panther, we started by reflecting on what is core and iconic to the character to inform how we would bring him to life on screen. The idea of T'Challa as an apex jungle predator is what led us to his Pounce mechanic, his ability that makes him feel distinct from the other heroes on our roster. Pounce lets him lunge at enemies, grappling them to the ground. When upgraded, Pounce works on bigger enemies as well, like Exos or Dreadbots.

T'Challa's Intrinsic Meter is another mechanic that honors the history of the character. Successful blocks and parries stockpile kinetic energy in your suit – building your Intrinsic Meter – which you can release in a Percussive Blast that knocks away nearby enemies and grants you a damage buff.

Finally, Black Panther's Assault Heroic ability is called Bast's Chosen, which leans into the character's spiritual side. When activated, Bast's Chosen summons a specter of the panther Goddess Bast, temporarily granting T'Challa her power. Its base form lets you unleash supercharged attacks without emptying your Intrinsic Meter, but when upgraded, it allows you to summon warriors from the ancestral plane to fight alongside you.

Ulysses Klaue has an army of mercenaries and machines in his employ, so you'll need to utilize all these abilities to take down the new enemy types we're introducing to War for Wakanda.

When designing new enemies for the expansion, we wanted to set the goal of making enemies that had less overlap in their combat roles, and less overlap in how you take them down. In the content we've released to-date, enemy encounters typically turn into one-to-one brawls, and fighting an Adaptoid can often feel the same as fighting a lesser AIM grunt.

In the War for Wakanda expansion, however, we've introduced mechanized Scout Crawlers that attack you in swarms, placing a heavier emphasis on area-of-effect damage than before. We've also added enemies clad in Vibranium armor as well as enemies armed with sonic-powered weapons. You won't be able to take them down like the enemies you've fought to date, but we'll let you figure out the best strategies for defeating them yourselves.

There's never been a better time to jump into Marvel's Avengers. The free War for Wakanda Expansion adds to a game already packed with content including tons of single-player story content across several campaigns, nine playable Heroes, and endless multiplayer co-op action for up to four players. In addition, new modes and events are introduced regularly, and dozens of outfits inspired by Marvel comics and movies are available for players in our Marketplace.

The War for Wakanda Expansion is available now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and is available at no added cost to owners of Marvel's Avengers!

Marvel's Avengers

Square Enix

☆☆☆☆☆ 451

★★★★★

$39.99

Get it now

Marvel's Avengers is an epic, third-person, action-adventure game that combines an original, cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay*. Take the essential Super Hero gaming experience to another level! Marvel's Avengers will be available for next-gen consoles at no extra cost.* This version will boast a wide spectrum of improvements to visuals and speed, and will be backwards compatible in single and multiplayer. Marvel's Avengers has a beautiful world filled with exquisite detail, and with improved Heroics, destruction, graphical fidelity, and framerate versus previous gen, you won't be missing any of it. Get right into the action with fast loading times and be blown away by the striking detail of enhanced destructive visuals that make Heroics feel truly in your hands. Marvel's Avengers will support save file transfer and cross-gen play so you can pick up right where you left off and continue fighting AIM with your favorite Super Hero squad. We're excited to herald in the next generation of consoles on Marvel's Avengers! Marvel's Avengers leverages the Smart Delivery technology – buy the game once and play it on either Xbox One or on Xbox Series X|S. Marvel's Avengers on Xbox Series X|S is available now!*** *One-time online access required for single-player campaign; online access required for multiplayer and to download post-launch content. Free Square Enix Members account required. Platform-specific online subscription fee may be required. *Upgrading from the disk version will require the next-gen version of the same console with a disk drive. **Credits that you purchase are useable on Xbox Series X|S Console version of Marvel's Avengers. Please be aware that the Credit that you own is synced with your Microsoft account, and the wallet will be shared through both platforms.

Myst is Coming to Xbox for the First Time on August 26 with Xbox Game Pass

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Summary

Myst is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and with Xbox Game Pass on August 26, 2021.
The team at Cyan has completely rebuilt Myst with all-new art, sound, and interactions.
Myst uses AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution to offer higher resolution and better performance.

Journey to Myst island and other stunning locations, called Ages, and begin to unravel the mystery you have been thrust into. As you learn what happened on the island, you will discover that you are playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written. Explore deeper connections in these magnificent, surreal Ages, uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal, and make choices that will affect both you, and the world of Myst itself.

We're thrilled to announce that our newly re-imagined version of Myst is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10 PC, and with Xbox Game Pass on August 26.

Myst is packed with all new art, sound, interactions, and — for those who are familiar with the game — optional puzzle randomization. For the first time in Myst's history, you'll be able to enjoy the game in many different languages through localized UI, including dialogue and gameplay-context subtitles. We've also built in a variety of accessibility options to assist in gameplay.

We rebuilt Myst from the ground up to look stunning and perform amazingly on a variety of gaming systems. One of the technical features we've used to achieve this is AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution. This allows us to crank the graphics quality much higher than we typically would be able to. Thanks to FSR, Myst ican run in 4K at a smooth 60fps on Xbox Series X with the highest graphics setting across the board, and at 1440p at 60fps on Xbox Series S!

With FSR, we effectively decrease the screen percentage of the game down in the background, then allow the super sampling process to sharpen the image. There are some minor differences to how the game looks at native 4K resolution without screen percentage adjustments, but overall, FSR provides a nearly 75% increase in performance on Xbox Series X|S on a 4K display, without sacrificing much visual fidelity at all.

The visual changes are subtle; but that's how they're supposed to be! If you want to check out both the FSR On and FSR Off images at full size, we've put them on our website here so you can pixel peep to your heart's content: https://cyan.com/full-sized-fsr-comparison-images/

The bottom line for you? Instead of having to balance between performance and graphics we can offer a crisp, clean, fast, and great-looking experience on all Xbox platforms. We're proud to be one of the first developers to take advantage of this tech for Xbox Series X|S!

With FSR in your back pocket (super cool, right?), it's time to investigate the strange things awaiting you on Myst Island. Who has left these clues for you? Where are they leading? What really happened on this island that you're now linked to? You can learn the answers to these questions, unlock the island's secrets, and discover many more mysteries to solve on August 26!

Finally, we want to extend our thanks to all our fans who have asked us over the years about an Xbox release for Myst. We're so thrilled to finally be able to bring this experience to our fans! Whether you've previously played an older edition of Myst, or are embarking on this adventure for the very first time, there's a whole new world to discover here and we're thrilled to have you along for this journey!

Myst

Cyan Worlds, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Get it now

ABOUT THIS GAME Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Journey to Myst Island and other stunning, long dormant locations – called "Ages"- and begin to unravel the mystery you have been thrust into. As you learn what happened on the island, you will find that you are playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written. Explore deeper connections in these stunning and surreal Ages, uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal, and make choices that will affect both you, and the world of Myst itself. Cyan, the indie studio that created the beloved classic, has reimagined Myst. Built from the ground up, Myst is teeming with new art, new sound, re-imagined interactions, and even optional puzzle randomization. Finally… the highly anticipated modern Myst experience has arrived! NEW AND REQUESTED FEATURES For the first time in Myst's history, enjoy the game in many different languages through localized UI, including dialogue and gameplay-context subtitles. – A variety of accessibility options to assist in gameplay. – A large number of graphics options to choose from, such as supersampling options and Ray Tracing to bring the best Myst experience out of the hardware you have. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: I bought Myst when it first came out in 1993. Can I get a free upgrade to this new version? A: Thank you for your support over the years! We are not giving out free upgrades to previous purchasers of the original Myst. We put a lot of effort into making this new version of Myst and would appreciate your financial support again! Q: Does this version of Myst support VR? A: This version of Myst does not support VR, as the platform itself does not support it. Q: I want to play Myst, but am concerned about my computer not meeting the minimum requirements. What should I do? A: If your machine does not meet the minimum requirements and you still want to try Myst out, we recommend enabling one of our supersampling options through the graphics settings menu to see if it alleviates performance concerns. Depending on the storefront you purchase Myst from, you may be able to qualify for a refund through the store (not through Cyan support) if Myst does not run well on your platform. Please review each store platform refund policy for details. Q: Will Myst support [insert language here] one day? A: Possibly! We'd love to hear from you through our support team about any languages you'd like for us to support.

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Psychonauts 2, Humankind, Twelve Minutes, and More

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 06:00 AM PDT

You probably saw this coming, but there are lots of Xbox Game Pass games on the way. Last week we announced Humankind is coming to PC on day one… and today that day has arrived! Looking ahead, we're excited to explore the bizarre, twisted, and trippy mental worlds of Psychonauts 2 and solve the mystery of the time loop in Twelve Minutes on day one. Those barely scratch the surface for what's on the horizon, so let's jump right in and check out all the games coming soon!

Available Today

Humankind (PC)
Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass for PC, Humankind is a historical strategy game where you'll be re-writing the entire narrative of human history. Combine up to 60 different cultures to create your own civilization and lead your people from the Ancient to the Modern Age.

Need for Speed Heat (Cloud) EA Play
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city's rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing's elite.

Star Wars Battlefront II (Cloud) EA Play
Be the hero in the ultimate Star Wars battle fantasy with Star Wars Battlefront II. Experience rich and living Star Wars multiplayer battlegrounds across all three eras: prequel, classic, and new trilogy. Put your mastery of the blaster, lightsaber, and the Force to the test in massive online battles, offline scuffles against AI bots, or together in co-op.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (Cloud) EA Play
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn Entertainment (Titanfall 2, Apex Legends). An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber – all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

Coming Soon

Recompile (Cloud, Console [Xbox Series X|S Only], and PC) ID@Xbox – August 19
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! This atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of the Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities, and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

Train Sim World 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 19
Drive high-speed German rail as you push the throttle in the famous DB ICE 3M out of Köln. Take on the challenge of long freight across Sand Patch Grade using the raw power of the CSX AC4400CW. Master the world-famous London Underground on the Bakerloo Line. All official licenses, all authentically recreated. You’re in the cab and in control.

Twelve Minutes (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 19
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one, Twelve Minutes is an interactive thriller about a man trapped in a time loop. Find a way to use the knowledge of what's coming to change the outcome and break the loop. Featuring the voice acting talents of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.

Psychonauts 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 25
From Xbox Game Studios and Double Fine Productions, Psychonauts 2 will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers, serving up danger, excitement, and laughs in equal measure as players guide Raz on a journey through the minds of friends and foes on a quest to defeat a murderous psychic villain. Xbox Game Pass members can pre-install today to be ready to play on day one, August 25.

Myst (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – August 26
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! Welcome to Myst: the starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Explore the deeper connections and uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal.

In Case You Missed It

Boyfriend Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
We all love swords in RPGs… but what about kissing them? Romance your weapons in Boyfriend Dungeon today with Xbox Game Pass! Seven "bae blades" each have different combat styles in the dungeon, different tastes in gifts, and a unique series of dates. Find your duelmate!

Library of Ruina (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
In Library of Ruina, you will be witness to the stories of Angela, the Sephirot, and Roland following the ending of Lobotomy Corporation. Invite different guests to acquire various books, then utilize them accordingly. How you make use of your collection to grow the library is up to you. A good book will allow you to invite new guests with greater secrets. Amass a collection of books and explore the secrets of the City.

DLC / Game Updates

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dawn of the Dukes (PC) – Available now
Xbox Game Pass members save 25%! Welcome to Dawn of the Dukes, the second new official expansion to Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Challenge friends with two additional civilizations as well as new units and technologies. Battle your way across Central and Eastern Europe with three new campaigns, overwhelming your opponents with sheer military might and economic productivity or with highly disciplined and technologically innovative armies!

Black Desert: Corsair Awakening Update – Available now
The summer’s favorite class in Black Desert now has a new look, new skills, and new weapons. Corsair, the pirate with the oceanic skills of a powerful mermaid, has now been awakened! Adventurers can now enjoy a new weapon, Patraca, and get help from a band of otters. Let’s catch some waves together!

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Xbox Series X|S Optimized Update – Available now
Winner of 5 BAFTA game awards, relive Senua's journey in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and experience her world through new eyes, with enriched visuals, DirectX Raytracing, resolution mode and more. Available now on Xbox Series X|S. Learn more here!!

Minecraft: Major League Baseball Home Run Derby DLC – Available now
Batter up! Join your favorite Major League Baseball team and swing for the fences in a fast-paced home run competition. Pick from all 30 MLB teams and test your reflexes and accuracy in every MLB ballpark, faithfully re-created in Minecraft. Xbox Game Pass members save 10%!

Xbox Touch Controls Added to 10 More Games

Ultimate members can experience Xbox touch controls while playing 10 more games from the cloud starting today! Head over to xbox.com/play on your Windows 10 PCs and Apple phones & tablets, or Xbox Game Pass mobile app on Android devices and experience a new way to play, no controller needed.

Hades
Bloodroots
Farming Simulator 19
Going Under
Need for Speed Heat (EA Play)
Peggle 2 (EA Play)
Psychonauts
Wasteland 2
Wasteland 3
Wasteland Remastered

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

It's time to play ball! Catch these Perks today, including new free content for MLB The Show 21, and more! Claim them now on your Xbox console, Xbox App for Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app for iOS and Android.

MLB The Show 21: Summer Bundle – Available now
Own Your Rivals. Own the Show. Pick up the Summer Bundle to boost your team with The Show Packs, Stubs and more today.

The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff – Available now
Spark the imagination of Sims with new items to personalize kids' bedrooms in The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff Pack Perk offered via EA Play.

Splitgate: Xtreme Perk Pack – Available now
Gear up for action with fresh exclusive content! Unlock the Xtreme character skin, weapon skins, and banner for free with this Splitgate Perk Pack.

Leaving August 31

The following games are leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on August 31, so be sure to dive back in or pick up where you left off ASAP! This is also your reminder that you can use your membership discount to save up to 20% off if you want to keep these games in your library!

Blair Witch (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Double Kick Heroes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
NBA 2K21 (Cloud and Console)
Stranger Things 3: The Game (Cloud, Console, and PC)

The hits just keep coming (to Xbox Game Pass)! There's a lot to look forward to, so be sure to stay plugged into @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC on Twitter for updates when these games are ready to play. Alternatively, you can use the Xbox Game Pass mobile app to get notifications when new games are playable. Catch you next time!

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Greak: Memories of Azur

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Marvel's Avengers

Summary

Myst

Available Today

Coming Soon

In Case You Missed It

DLC / Game Updates

Xbox Touch Controls Added to 10 More Games

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

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