PlayStation Australia is today pleased to announce that God of War Ragnarök is officially coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on Wednesday, 9 November 2022. The team are thrilled to share the release date and the brand-new God of War Ragnarök – Father and Son CG Trailer with God of War fans who have been eagerly awaiting the news.

Check out the action-packed trailer, and get a glimpse of some of the dangers Kratos and Atreus could find themselves up against as Ragnarök approaches. 

Lastly, don’t miss the official unboxing of the God of War Ragnarök Collector’s Editions with Thor actor Ryan Hurst and Santa Monica Studio Art Director Rafael Grassetti. If players would like to check out all the different editions of God of War Ragnarök, including the pre-order bonuses, before pre-order begins on Friday, 15 July at 10:00 am AEST head to this page for further information. 

For more information, head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. 

Torchlight: Infinite, Genshin Impact, and more to debut content updates in online event with 10 million viewers

THE CLOUD – July 6, 2022 – TapTap Presents, the digital showcase connecting gaming fans worldwide and earning more than 10 million views in 2021, returns with its third event introducing world premieres of new games and updates for popular titles on Saturday, July 23, 4:00 a.m. PDT. Watch the show live on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and the TapTap App. 

The hour-long broadcast will feature more than 20 games including significant new content updates for Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, Torchlight: Infinite, and others; alongside reveals from partners including DeNA and Mihoyo; as well as special segments from the talent bringing these games to life.

The inaugural TapTap Presents in 2021 spotlighted more than 20 cross-platform and mobile titles, including updates from star franchises including Hearthstone: Mercenaries, League of Legends: Wild Rift, MARVEL Super War, and APEX Legends Mobile; the premiere of Soul Knight Prequel, exciting news from Neon Abyss: Infinite, and many more. Previous TapTap Presents have always been packed with valuable game plays and fresh information for gamers all around the world; this year will be no exception.

“We share our love and passion for games by introducing exceptional titles to gamers through TapTap Presents,” said Huang Yimeng, Co-Founder and CEO of XD Inc. responsible for the production of TapTap Presents. “It is through the joint efforts of TapTap and XD Inc. that we are able to produce and amplify games with the level of quality we ourselves desire.”

TapTap is a one stop hub for mobile gaming and community bonding through open player to player, and player to developer connections. Gamers can climb active leaderboards as well as reserve, download, rate, and discuss their favorite mobile games with developers who regularly engage in the community. The platform’s dedicated team is committed to providing consistent support for games living on TapTap and ensures that all profits are rightfully given to their developers to support the improvement of their games. All resources are properly allocated to uphold the standard of the games within the community. 

TapTap Presents’ broadcast will begin on Saturday, July 23, 4:00 a.m. PDT (7:00 p.m. CST) via YouTube, Twitch, and TapTap App in English and Chinese, with a rebroadcast available later on YouTube.

Outlets and content creators interested in co-broadcasting TapTap Presents 2022 can sign up here to register their interest with incentives available for those who register.

For more information, please visit the official website, follow TapTap on Twitter and Facebook, join the community on Discord, and search for #TapTapPresents on social media.

About TapTap

TapTap is a mobile gaming oasis built on the pillars of community and accessible gamer to developer connection. Co-founded in 2016 by XD Inc., TapTap hosts a wide variety of high quality AAA and indie mobile titles, and aims to bond like-minded gamers through their favorite games. The platform allows players to connect with developers, content creators, and each other creating a united community of passionate individuals.

To learn more about the TapTap community, visit the official TapTap website.

About XD Inc.

XD Inc. (HKEX: 2400) is a games developer and publisher. Founded in 2011, XD and its video game craftsmen are on a mission to deliver captivating experiences and inspire gamers around the world. In addition to its extensive portfolio of award-winning games including Sausage Man, Muse Dash, and Ragnarok M, XD has built the mobile game distribution platform and community, TapTap, to become one of the most vibrant gaming ecosystems with over 41 million monthly active users worldwide.

To learn more, visit XD Inc’s official website.

Additions Include Flying Train Boss, Rocket Boat Racing, New Customization Parts, More

SAN FRANCISCO – 6 July 2022 – Waves of Steel, the build-your-own-battleship (BYOB) arcade naval combat sim with kickflipping warships from TMA Games, takes the fight into the skies with a major Steam Early Access content update on PCs everywhere today.

Sail across the globe in a fully customized warship, engaging in over-the-top battles against heavily-armed despots and evil, mechanical creations that bastardize the classic beauty of a good boat. Embark on a mission-based campaign and select from more than 50 iconic naval ships. Overdrive your engines to chase down foes, and gain new equipment from their sinking wrecks. Activate special powers like an invulnerable energy shield, ramming drill, a time-stopping bubble, and, yes, a kickflip, to save the world in fast-paced, arcade-inspired naval warfare.

Take down the antagonistic faction known as Jörmungandr, who aims to become the embodiment of the Norse World Serpent legend. Admiral Weaver is on a quest for absolute firepower and only Captain Quinn and their crew stand a chance of stopping her. Take on implausible threats on the world’s shores and open seas, like a mobile glacier fortress and a massive gun made out of a volcano! 

Discover secret technologies and ship add-ons hidden throughout the campaign like new ships, parts, and special challenge missions. Recruit a friend to the crew with co-op split-controls putting one officer behind the wheel and the other on the weaponry. Create a personalized armed warship from hundreds of different parts like colossal artillery cannons, anti-aircraft guns, torpedo and missile launchers, anti-submarine weapons, plasma lances, and giant sawblades, among many, many others. Elevate your warship to the next level with a versatile cosmetic editor allowing endless options for flashy paint jobs, outlandish flag designs, less-than-stealthy string lights, and more stylish options across the warring waters.

Today’s content update brings a new equally terrifying boss fight to the skies and seas, a colossal train-pulled artillery cannon that shows its contempt for the ground by riding on flying train tracks. Tap into greater customization skills with extra ship parts found in four additional story missions. Put ship steering abilities to the test in a new rocket-powered racing mini-game that finds a fresh, practical, and entertaining use for rocket fuel.

“We’re getting close to the endgame!” says Chris Weisiger, founder of TMA Games, “That means that I can start unleashing the really outlandish content. This new boss is one that I’ve been looking forward to ever since I started working on the game, three years ago. People kept asking me why I didn’t just make the train itself fly, to which I responded: a train isn’t a train unless it travels on train tracks! But I needed the train to be able to engage the player out over the ocean, which requires freedom of movement. Clearly the solution here is to make the train travel on flying train tracks, that can strafe you when they aren’t busy supporting the train. This is perfectly sensible.”

Waves of Steel is available in Steam Early Access now on Windows PCs for $14.99 with today’s content update available for free. On Friday, July 15, as Waves of Steel nears the end of its Early Access development, the price will rise to $19.99 and remain as such for v1.0.

For more information on Waves of Steel, please visit the official website and follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and join the community Discord.

About TMA Games

TMA Games is a San Francisco-based game development studio aiming to create a welcoming space within the game dev community full of respect and kindness. Waves of Steel marks the developer’s first release with many more “dream projects” on the horizon upon its completion.

To learn more, visit the official TMA Games website.

NI NO KUNI: CROSS WORLDS SHOWS OFF ITS FIRST EPISODE OF ‘LEGENDARY ANCIENT GENIE’ UPDATE

LOS ANGELES – July 6, 2022 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, released the ‘Legendary Ancient Genie’ update for the massively multiplayer online role-playing anime game Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds. This game update features episode content, events, costumes, mounts and more.

In this first update for the ‘Legendary Ancient Genie’ episode, players will be able to encounter ‘Legendary Ancient Genie’ with 1 or 5 players in the special dungeon. While the players also can enjoy finding Dusk Syndicates, which are hidden throughout the world, they can celebrate the joy of the episode via Reputation Quest Play. Various rewards will be available including Episode EXP.

The Legendary Ancient Genie’s Costume and Magic Carpet Mount has been added as well. Through this update, players can experience an additional new kingdom dungeon map, ‘Flaming Knight Ras.’ Further, new Field Bosses ‘Stella and ‘Mecharagon’ are added to bolster the overall field experience.

To celebrate this game update, new in-game events are now available including:

• ‘Legendary Ancient Genie’ Episode Guide Event: Clear missions through various ways such as finding Dusk Syndicate that can be disguised as NPC, playing Episode Dungeon and more. Players will receive a variety of rewards including the Familiar Summon Coupon and Costume Summon Coupon. When all missions are completed, players can acquire a Traditional Desert Hat as well.
• Toko Growth Event: Clearing the Toko growth mission and other Toko related missions are also required. Evolution Fruit, Jelly Bottle, 4★ Toko (Familiars) and other rewards will be available during this event.

Developed based on Level-5 and Studio Ghibli’s original fantasy RPG series ‘Ni no Kuni’, Ni no Kuni: Cross is available on mobile platforms and also playable on PC using cross-play.

For the latest game info and updates, visit the official website (https://ninokuni.netmarble.com/) and follow the game’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord channels.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and Marvel Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

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MINNEAPOLIS — July 6, 2022 — The Cobra Kai saga continues with Cobra Kai 2: Dojos RIsing, releasing in fall 2022 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Eagle Fang, Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do – which is your dojo? That choice begins your journey, but then it’s up to you to recruit the most powerful team as you master your fighting style and battle to solidify your dojo’s legacy as the All Valley Karate Grand Champion!

KEY FEATURES

• Exciting Game Modes: Jump into Story Mode and immerse yourself in an exciting new storyline that will have you fighting your way to the All Valley Tournament, or play Cobra Classics and relive epic moments from the show and more!
• Select Your Dojo, Build Your Strength: Choose from Eagle Fang, Cobra Kai or Miyagi-Do dojos, and increase your skills by collecting chi and coins. Recruit and train new members to become the most powerful dojo and seal your destiny as the Grand Champion of the All Valley Tournament.
• 28 Playable Characters: Play as your favorite characters from the show’s expansive roster, and use their special abilities and skills on your path to victory!
• Online VS. Tournament: Jump into online Tournament mode and compete in the All Valley Tournament. Fight your way to secure your legacy as the ultimate champion.

Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising is available for pre-order at major retailers for $49.99.

Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising is developed by Flux Games and published by GameMill Entertainment. For all the latest updates on the game, visit PlayCobraKai.com.

The Gen 2 of the Docking Station features a brand new Gigabit LAN port, three USB 3.0 ports and  is now available for pre-order

Tech manufacturer JSAUX just announced that the 2nd generation of its Docking Station for Steam Deck is now available for pre-order on its official website. Released at a price of $49.99, this new model features three USB 3.0 ports and a brand new Gigabit Ethernet port that will upgrade the user’s experience with Valve’s handheld console in 4K TVs. Shippings will start on July 10. Other new accessories for Steam Deck revealed by JSAUX are a special edition of their hard-shell carrying case and a screen protector, sold both as a bundle and separately.

After a successful Gen 1 that was quickly sold out, JSAUX announces that players can get their hands on both the Gen 1 (being sold for $39.99) and the Gen 2. Both products let players enjoy their library in 4K@60Hz on a TV while having the Steam Deck on charge, with access to a variety of ports that allow for multiple add-ons; from external hard drives to an ethernet connection. The docking station also features compatibility with iPads and Android phones with USB-C ports.

Besides the Docking Station for the Steam Deck, JSAUX is also selling a new carrying case, with a special design aimed at Steam’s sales fans, and a screen glass for protection purposes. Both items can be purchased now, the carrying case at a price point of $39.99 and the screen glass for $19.99 (that price includes two units). There’s also the chance to buy both of them bundled for $55.99.

KEY FEATURES

Upgraded Docking Station for Steam Deck

• 6-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck. Equipped with an HDMI 4K@60Hz output, a Gigabit LAN Ethernet input, a USB-C port for charging, and three USB-A 3.0 ports, letting you explore a new way to play with Steam Deck.
• It comes with a 4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 output When it’s connected to an external 4K monitor, it provides a sharper and smoother visual experience, so you can enjoy the visual feast on your games.
• Full charging speed for your Steam Deck. The JSAUX Steam Deck docking station supports 100W max. power delivery, which is enough power to charge your Steam Deck at full speed (45W) when paired with the original charger.
• The JSAUX all-in-1 Steam Deck docking station blends hub and stand together perfectly, so you can keep your desktop neat and organised.
• It is also compatible with iPads and Android phones with USB-C ports.

team Deck Special Carrying Case

• This carrying case was created exclusively for Steam Deck. It has been designed with the shape and dimensions of the device in mind to offer the best protection against damage.
• It consists of a thickened EVA shell that resist external extrusion, effectively preventing collisions and falls. With groove design, it won’t press on the handle. The built-in fleece compartment protects the screen from scratches.
• The case has enough space to easily put a Steam Deck device and your accessories (SD cards, charging cables, headphones, etc.) without removing the protective case.
• The zipper is smooth and makes the carrying case easy to open, but safe enough to make sure your accessories won’t fall off and get lost. Also, it’s corrosion resistant.
• Its reinforced handle will allow you to take your Steam Deck anywhere without fear of dropping or breaking it. Velcro straps inside secure the device.

ABOUT JSAUX
JSAUX Is an electronics accessories supplier delivering power, data transit, audio/video connectivity and productivity solutions to the market. We persist in independent R&D, complete supply chain management and dedicated customer service. The in-house team is in charge of everything- R&D, manufacturing, marketing, advertising, selling and customer support.

New Rocket League Crossover Event Also Live 

SAN DIEGO – July 6, 2022 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, today announced that Season 4 of Rocket League Sideswipe is now live! Season 4 will feature a new Mutator Madness game mode, Rocket League crossover event, Arena and Rocket Pass.

Rocket League Sideswipe Season 4 will include: 

• Mutator Madness – Mutator Madness is a new casual game mode that alters the rules of a match using random mutators. At the end of each match players will vote on if they enjoyed that match’s mutator settings. Based upon player votes, the possible set of mutators will be reduced day by day until a winning combination is set on Friday. The winning mutator settings for that week will be playable through the upcoming weekend with a double XP boost. 
• Rocket League Crossover Event – A new Rocket League Crossover Event is also available through July 19. Players can complete Challenges in Sideswipe to earn the Calculated Goal Explosion in both Rocket League and Sideswipe, as well as Calculated Avatar in Sideswipe. Players must be logged into Sideswipe with the same Epic Games Account used for Rocket League in order to unlock the contents of the crossover event.
• New Eggscalibur Arena – This adventure-themed Arena is now available 
• Additional Updates – Season 3 Rewards, which are Avatars and Titles, will be given out following Season 4’s launch, for the highest rank the player achieved during the season. In addition, Daily Challenges will be introduced, Ranked 2v2 Hoops will return, and a new free Rocket Pass will be available.

More information about Season 4, such as details on new Rocket Pass rewards, can be found in the blog HERE.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE SIDESWIPE
Rocket League Sideswipe is a standalone game that brings the competitive, car soccer gameplay of sports-action hit Rocket League to mobile screens with a new perspective on the field! Built from the ground up for mobile devices, Rocket League Sideswipe features fast-paced gameplay in multiple game modes, competitive Online Matches, seasons, and tons of customization options. Featuring intuitive touchscreen controls that make it easy to pick up and play for longtime Rocket League players and newcomers alike, Rocket League Sideswipe is available to play on Android and iOS devices.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019. 

© 2022 Psyonix. All rights reserved. Psyonix, the Psyonix logo, Rocket League, the Rocket League logo, Rocket League Sideswipe, and the Rocket League Sideswipe logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Psyonix in the USA and elsewhere.

Hot Wheels Unleashed, Martha is Dead, Vesper, Nacon Studio Milan and Ivan Venturi crowned the best in their categories.

Milan, 6 July 2022: Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA), Italy’s video game trade association representing the national games industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 10th Italian Video Game Awards, as streamed on the opening night of First Playable, Italy’s premier B2B video game industry event.

Viewers of the Italian Video Game Awards ceremony, streamed by international media partner Video Games Chronicle, were treated to an evening of celebration with international hosts Aoife Wilson and Elle Osili-Wood as they bestowed awards to our 2022 winners and interviewed guests showcasing upcoming releases from the Italian video game industry.

From the colourful delights of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope by Ubisoft Milan, to the dark mysteries of indie title Vesper by Cordens Interactive, the Italian video game development scene boasts a broad and diverse range of games. “Our main objective at Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association is to encourage the growth of our national video game industry and to share it internationally, and the Italian Video Game Award ceremony has succeeded in that”, said Thalita Malagò, General Manager at IIDEA. “Every year we are so impressed with the variety of submissions we receive and this year was no exception. We are extremely grateful to our diligent judges for contributing to such an event.”

In addition to the awards themselves, the Italian Video Game Awards ceremony was an opportunity to see some hotly anticipated titles. Recently announced SBK 22 by Milestone, Batora: Lost Haven by Stormind Games, Soulstice by Reply Game Studios, Project Galileo by Jyamma Games, Redout 2 by 34BigThings and Haunted Space by Italian Games Factory added to the hype of the evening’s proceedings. Meanwhile a message from the Creative Director of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Davide Soliani, completed one of the strongest showcases the Italian industry has seen in recent years.

For more information including all the nominees and judges for the 10th edition of the Italian Video Game Awards head to www.firstplayable.it/italian-video-game-awards/.

Here are the 2022 winners:

Best Italian Game
Hot Wheels Unleashed by Milestone

Best Italian Debut
Vesper by Cordens Interactive

Best Innovation
Martha is Dead by LKA

Outstanding Italian Company
Nacon Studio Milan

Outstanding Individual Contribution
Ivan Venturi

The nominees and winners of each category were decided by our panel of esteemed jury, whom we thank for their participation in judging the Italian Video Game Awards 2022: Hollie Bennett, Vikki Blake, Jon Goddard, Rami Ismail, Sam Loveridge and Richie Shoemaker.   

About Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association
Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association (IIDEA) is the Italian games industry association representing all sectors of the games industry, from publishing to development. IIDEA serves the shared interests of all industry players and works to promote the growth of the games industry in Italy and to increase its international competitiveness.

Sydney, Australia, July 6^th, 2022 – Citizens of planet Earth, it is time to test the boundaries of your friendship and see how many people will go down this time around! A new co-op trailer for Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed packed with double the fun has released. Lend your Furon mate a hand when things get messy!

Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed releases on August 30^th, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series S/X. The SRP for the standard edition is $59.95 AUD ($39,99 USD). The Dressed to Skill edition is available at an SRP of $77.95 AUD ($54,99 USD).

Playable Pre-Order, anyone?
Yes, puny humans, believe it! If you pre-order Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed now, you’ll instantly be rewarded with the multiplayer, stand-alone spin-off Destroy All Humans! Clone Carnage. In Clone Carnage, 4 players can wreak havoc online or 2 players can destroy in local multiplayer. Clone Carnage is also available for separate purchase on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One today!

Check out the Clone Carnage Trailer:

Get it now:
PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/10004750/
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-au/games/store/destroy…
PC – Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1872550/Destroy…

While Destroy All Humans! Clone Carnage will be available for download immediately upon digital preorder, everyone pre-ordering the “Dressed to Skill” Edition will also receive a skin pack, to make Crypto look all so shiny, as well as the “Challenges DLC” expected to launch in Q4 2022. For PC players, the Official Orchestral Score, as well as the Digital Art Book, will also be part of the “Dressed to Skill” Edition.

Pre-Order now!
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is now available for digital pre-order on PC and consoles.

PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/10003868/
Xbox Series X/S: https://www.xbox.com/en-au/games/store/destroy-all-humans-2-reprobed/9nxgkxk6rd72
PC – Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1266700/Destroy…
PC – Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/destroy-all-humans-2…
PC – GOG.com: https://www.gog.com/game/destroy_all_humans_2_repr…

About Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed
Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever and now with genitals! Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. As you uncover the schemes of your enemies, you’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.

Features:

• Show those hippies who’s boss using classic weapons and new technology like the Meteor Shower
• Explore 1960’s Mother Earth and unload your trusty saucer all over her fictional cities
• Defend a much larger, much more open world from those who seek to undermine your mission
• Hoover up humans from different countries and grind them up into DNA cocktails to upgrade your skills
• Invite a friend over for a twosome and enjoy the full story in local 2-player split screen co-op

Destroy All Humans! Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

We’re back and we’ve got more games to announce (act surprised)! Some are available on day one, some are returning fan favorites (looking at you Yakuza!), but most importantly they are all coming soon (yes, even “today soon”). Let’s jump in!

Available Today

Last Call BBS (PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with PC Game Pass: Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy.

Yakuza 0 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The glitz, glamour, and unbridled decadence of the 80s are back in Yakuza 0. Play as Kazuma Kiryu, a low-ranking yakuza, who gets caught in a world of trouble when a simple debt collection goes wrong. Then, step into the silver-toed shoes of Goro Majima and explore his “normal” life as the proprietor of a cabaret club.

Yakuza Kiwami (Cloud, Console, and PC)
1995, Kamurocho. Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss to protect his sworn brother, Akira Nishikiyama, and his childhood friend, Yumi. Experience the story that kicked off the legendary Yakuza series, with all the drama, action, and hilarious minigames you’d expect.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
An assassination threatens to erupt an all-out war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance. Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must travel to Sotenbori, Osaka to broker peace between the rival clans, but Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, will stop at nothing to get his war.

Coming Soon

DJMax Respect V (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 7
DJMax Respect V is the latest installment from the creators of the critically acclaimed rhythm game franchise DJMax. Experience tracks from popular artists such as Marshmello, Porter Robinson, and Yukika, exclusive Full HD Music Videos, online multiplayer, new game modes, and more!

Matchpoint: Tennis Championships (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 7
Available on day one with Game Pass: Matchpoint: Tennis Championships is a modern take on tennis, featuring a true-to-life on-court experience supported by a deep career mode and unique rivalry system. The game places a strong focus on tactical realism, positioning and aiming, allowing the player to move their superstar in exactly the right way to get the most out of their shots.

Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 7
On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters, and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure. But every mile opens a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, maybe even change the world.

Escape Academy (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – July 14
Available on day one with Game Pass: You’ve just arrived at Escape Academy, a school where promising students train to become the ultimate Escapist. Play over a dozen masterfully hand-crafted rooms, designed by experienced experts in the field of real-life escape rooms.

My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig! Create your character, ring the doorbell, and step into the TV show. Peppa suggests activities everywhere you go, from the Museum to Potato City. Help find Daddy Pig’s glasses, follow forest tracks, splash in muddy puddles, and more. Every playtime is different!

Overwhelm (PC) ID@Xbox – July 14
You’re outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. Overwhelm is an action horror-world platformer where enemies get power ups and you don’t. Explore the oppressive caverns of the hive, guided only by a sparse map. As you defeat each of the five unique bosses, their abilities get distributed to the enemies of the world with escalating difficulty.

PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
A big city means a bigger adventure! When Ryder and the PAW Patrol learn that Mayor Humdinger has taken over a buzzing metropolis, they must race into action to save Adventure City from his selfish scheming. The pups need you to join Team PAWsome!

PowerWash Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
Available on day one with Game Pass: Release the pressure with PowerWash Simulator and wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find. Lose yourself to the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

In Case You Missed It

House Flipper (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
This is where your interior design imagination meets gaming! Reach for your best decor, furnishing, and color scheme ideas. As a professional flipper, you’ll be met with tons of makeover opportunities, clients with sublime requirements, and a handful of tools suitable for every job. Learn more here.

DLC/Game Updates

Marvel’s Avengers Introduces Jane Foster as The Mighty Thor – Available now
Jane Foster joins the Marvel’s Avengers roster as the Mighty Thor in a free update.  She possesses all the strength and power of a God of Thunder, but with human touches all her own. This update adds to a game already packed with content, including a sprawling single-player story campaign, ten playable heroes, and endless multiplayer action for up to four players. Learn more here.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Fall Guys: Robo Rabbit Costume – Available now
Battle bizarre obstacles, shove through unruly competitors, and overcome the unbending laws of physics as you stumble towards greatness. Hop your way towards the Crown as Robo Rabbit, the adorable android bunny! 

FIFA 22: Supercharge Pack – Available now
Boost your Ultimate Team with the Supercharge Pack, featuring 10 players rated 80 or above and a choice of one of four Team of the Season Loan Players rated 95 and above for five games to help you dominate on the pitch!

MLB The Show 22: Summer Bundle – July 12
Celebrate summer at the ballpark! The MLB The Show 22 Summer Bundle is here, with one Diamond Cover Athlete choice pack, one Diamond Ballplayer Pack, and five The Show Packs. That’s 29 total items!

Halo Infinite: Pass Tense Rocket Warthog Bundle – July 13
Customise your Season 2: Lone Wolves arsenal with the exclusive “Pass Tense” Rocket Warthog Vehicle Coating, four 2XP Boosts and four Challenge Swaps!

Century: Age of Ashes – Krød Slaglands Dragon Bundle – July 14
Unleash the dragons for Season 1! Claim your Krød Slaglands dragon, Armour, Player Icon and XP Booster.

Leaving July 15

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so be sure to jump back in and tie up any loose ends before they go. Of course, you also have the option to save up to 20% on your purchase to keep them!

• Atomicrops (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Carrion (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Children of Morta (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Cris Tales (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Lethal League Blaze (Cloud, Console, and PC)

That’s a nice collection of games coming to the library if I say so myself. Let us know what you’re looking forward to the most over at @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC and stick around to the Wire or keep an eye on the Xbox Game Pass Mobile app for updates for when these games are available. Catch you next time!