Take an early peek at the start of a truly unsettling adventure

LONDON (Sept. 21, 2022) – Beware, as you take your first few steps into the world of Scorn. Developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive revealed 8 minutes of new gameplay for the upcoming horror game that will leave players with auditory nightmares for years to come. Scorn squishes its way onto PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store and GoG) and Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass) on Oct. 21.

All-new 8 minutes of Scorn gameplay:

In this introductory sequence, players are acquainted with the character they’ll be guiding through the bio-labyrinth. With no assistance, players will work their way into the bowels of the game’s world, equipping themselves with strange tools and solving a grotesque puzzle that only hints towards things to come…

In Scorn’s exploration of a surreal, nightmarish world, players will come to understand the character they’re guiding, if only slightly. Tasked with exploring Scorn’s hellscape, players must learn its rules and master its puzzles without any guidance or support, being left to fend for themselves in a totally immersive experience. By uncovering these secrets and gathering the strange bio-mechanical tools that seem to have been used by the civilization that previously called this world home, surviving might just be possible. Finding the truth, however, is an entirely different question.

Scorn is available to pre-order now for $39.99 (Standard Edition) and $49.99 (Deluxe Edition). For more information, visit scorn-game.com.

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About Kepler Interactive

Kepler Interactive – led by the founders of Kowloon Nights – is a developer and publisher that operates on a co-ownership model. Its studios are given strategic leadership roles, all while continuing to develop their games their way, with no creative limitations. Kepler’s partner studios are as varied as they are talented, including A44 Games in New Zealand, Alpha Channel and Timberline in North America, Awaceb, Ebb Software, and Sloclap in Europe, and Shapefarm in Asia. Kepler Interactive itself is headquartered in London.

Satirical Souls-like tasks you with fighting the loss of fidelity in a world beset by creeping pixelation

Gateshead, United Kingdom – September 21st, 2022 – Coatsink and Over The Moon are pleased to announce that their satirical Souls-like, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 & PC on October 19th.

Set in a world that celebrates videogame nostalgia, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia blends the complex systems and dark aesthetics of its Souls-like inspirations with a wicked tale told by a cynical narrator who jeers your attempts to save the world from a blight of pixelation at every turn. Delivering tough but fair combat, engaging narrative mechanics rich in lore and even an online co-op mode, The Last Hero of Nostalgaia draws on the best of the games that inspired it while delivering a humorous and innovative twist on the genre.

Nostalgaia is the world of videogames, and it’s collapsing backwards into a mysterious pixelation. Everything is fading away to nothing: even the memories of our proud, cherished video games are being lost.  Now, with our fidelity all but gone, at the very brink of extinction, hope emerges to fight back.

As the most hideous pixelated hero to ever spawn in Nostalgaia, you must fight through an army of mindless inhabitants populating the degenerating world, all while absorbing the insults and putdowns of a narrator who despises your very existence.

“The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is very much a love-letter to the Souls series, but it’s still very much a game that I’ve tried to take in its own direction,” said Over the Moon CEO Jon Warner. “When it releases on Xbox and PC on October 19th, players are going to discover a game layered with interesting narrative elements and that plays with the balance between humour and darkness.”

About Coatsink
Coatsink formed in 2009 and has grown into a diverse and versatile development studio and indie Publisher which is now part of the Thunderful Group. Coatsink has developed and published fantastic games for all current gen consoles, PC and Virtual Reality, including the recent games Get Packed, Onward, Cake Bash, Transformers: Battlegrounds, PHOGS! and Jurassic World: Aftermath. Coatsink has built its reputation on exciting and innovative titles and a wicked sense of humor.

Over The Moon
Over The Moon is the award-winning developer of The Fall and The Fall Part 2: Unbound. Its design philosophy is relatively simple. It believes that when a project’s goals are clearly articulated and our various disciplines are aligned under those goals, the resulting products become more than the sum of their parts. It values creativity, humility and kindness.

Enjoy the final week of Season 1 with a new in-game event before everything explodes for the upcoming Season 2: “The Depths of Tharis Island”

BERLIN — Sept. 21, 2022 — The inaugural season of YAGER’s free-to-play extraction shooter, The Cycle: Frontier, is coming to a close later this month. But things on Fortuna III are about to get even more dangerous with The Cycle: Frontier’s first major in-game event: Cataclysm, running from September 22 until September 28, when Season 2 launches.

Cataclysm invites players to fight for survival as the days shorten, storms become even more frequent, and meteors rain down, bringing not only destruction but also strange Meteor Cores. Prospectors can use these Cores to craft powerful legendary weapons that may otherwise be out of reach for them.

When the Cataclysm ends, Prospectors’ levels and reputation will be reset, and all of their items and upgrades will be destroyed in preparation for Season 2. All acquired cosmetics and Aurum balances will remain unscathed by the Cataclysm, allowing players to keep them for Season 2. Players who have purchased Welcome Packs will gain access to those items at the start of the season.

After the Cataclysm, players can look forward to Season 2: “The Depths of Tharis Island,” starting September 28. Season 2 introduces the new Tharis Island endgame map and a mysterious new endgame mechanic, plus new loot, cosmetics, and a new Fortuna Pass.

About The Cycle: Frontier

Available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, The Cycle: Frontier is a free-to-play PvPvE extraction shooter driven by suspense and danger. Prospect for resources and other riches on an abandoned alien world ravaged by a deadly storm, inhabited by monsters, and frequently raided by other ambitious Prospectors.

For more on The Cycle: Frontier, visit https://thecycle.game. Keep up with the latest updates by following the game on Twitter and YouTube, and join the conversation with the devs on Discord.

About YAGER

YAGER was founded in 1999 by five enthusiastic developers and artists, focusing on creating immersive and thrilling games. Making beautifully crafted games that amaze players with the richness of their worlds, where there are multiple ways to succeed and progress their characters, and where all of this continues to evolve after launch, where novelty and drama are just around the corner, making our games immensely fun to play, talk about and watch. Today, 22 years after our founding, a highly skilled international team of game enthusiasts is working to build YAGER’s vision of immersive and engaging games.

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game

We’re back to bring you a bunch of games to close out your September. In case you missed the Tokyo Game Show, we even dropped a few games you can play right now! Let’s look at the games coming soon and updates you can check out right now.

Available Today

Deathloop (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
In the critically acclaimed Deathloop, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef. As Colt, the only chance for escape is to end the cycle by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. Learn from each cycle, try new approaches, and do whatever it takes to break the timeloop. Enjoy a slew of features like photomode, accessibility options, and the Goldenloop Update with a new weapon and ability, cross-play matchmaking, an extended ending, and more. Put an end to eternity today on Xbox One consoles with cloud gaming!

Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S)
Available now with PC Game Pass and coming to Cloud Gaming and Xbox Series X|S today! Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve, and slice a variety of derelict spaceships at will in zero-g to recover valuable materials. Be careful with your tools: you don’t want to trigger an explosive chain reaction that could be deadly, or worse – costly! Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts to pay your debt to Lynx Corporation through a compelling campaign, relax in freeplay, or compete in timed challenges.

Coming Soon

SpiderHeck (Console and PC) – September 22
Available on day one with Game Pass: SpiderHeck is a fast-paced couch co-op brawler. Duel to the death against your friends and catch delight as they pull off the ultimate parkour feat, before catapulting themselves face-first into the lava. Or join forces and show those pesky insects who are the real heck masters here!

Beacon Pines (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 22
Available on day one with Game Pass: Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy storybook adventure where you use charms to rewrite fate. Something strange is happening and Luka and his friends are the only ones taking notice! Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate.

Slime Rancher 2 (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – September 22
Available on day one with Game Pass: Continue the adventures of ace slime rancher Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to Rainbow Island, a prismatic paradise brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of wiggling, jiggling, new slimes to wrangle. A mysterious, new world is waiting for you to explore however you choose!

Moonscars (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 27
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.

Grounded – Full Release (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 27
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.

Let’s Build A Zoo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 29
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!

Valheim (Game Preview) (PC) – September 29
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!

PAW Patrol Grand Prix (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 30
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 in this 4-player-championship to find out who will be crowned the winner.

In Case You Missed It

Amazing Cultivation Simulator (PC) – Available now
Rise up in a search for immortality in this strategy sim and management game based on Chinese mythology. Rebuild your sect and train new disciples through the path of cultivation. Research magic and gather mystical artifacts, face ancient dangers and other sects in your path to spiritual ascension.

DLC / Updates

Xbox App on PC Updates
It’s time to update your Xbox app on PC! We’ve made improvements to the app making it faster to launch and partnered with HowLongToBeat so you can view estimates for how long it will take you to complete a game in the game details pages for most PC Game Pass games. Check out all the details here, and thank you for all the continued feedback!

Jurassic World Evolution 2: Late Cretaceous Pack – Available now
Game Pass members save up to 10%! Showcase four stunning new prehistoric species in your parks with Jurassic World Evolution 2: Late Cretaceous Pack. Inspired by the fascinating Late Cretaceous period, this pack includes four captivating species that roamed the land, sea, and air over 65 million years ago. Learn more here!

Sea of Thieves: The Sirens’ Prize – Available until September 29
The stakes are high: time to delve deep and seek ways to bolster the strength of Belle and the Pirate Lord in battles yet to come. Descend to sunken Shrines and return with Ancient Treasures in The Sirens’ Prize, Sea of Thieves’ seventh time-limited Adventure is running now until September 29!

Sniper Elite 5: Concealed Target Weapon & Skin Pack – Available now
Game Pass members save up to 10%! Enhance your armory with the Concealed Target weapon and skin pack, including new camouflage gear to up your stealth game. The free Survival Map, Amongst the Rubble is available now to all players as part of the latest update!

Try FIFA 23 for 10 hours with EA Play on September 27
It’s kick-off time! FIFA 23 brings The World’s Game to the pitch, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can try it for 10 hours via EA Play on September 27 – days before launch! Plus score a 10% discount on purchases of EA digital content, monthly member-only rewards, and more.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Deathloop: Hunting Pack – September 21
Roam Blackreef in style with the “Horizon” Colt skin and “Athleisure” Julianna skin. Don’t break a sweat with the “Ultralite” Rapier weapon! 

Super Animal Royale: Season 5 Perks Pack – September 27
Boost your Super Animal apparel with the latest Perks cosmetic set. Fight foes in style with an all-new Umbrella, BCG, Outfit, and Sparrow Launcher! 

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Kronos Pack – October 6
Time is of the essence when you put yourself at the service of Kronos. This pack contains a gear set, a mount, and a spear.

Xbox Touch Controls Coming To Nine More Games

Ultimate members, more games are available now with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming! Plus, you can play Grounded’s full release with Touch Controls on September 27. Jump into these games at xbox.com/play via browser, Xbox Game Pass app for Android, or Xbox app for PC – no controller required!

• Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition
• Grounded – Full Release (September 27)
• Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
• Road 96
• Shadowrun Returns
• Shadowrun: Dragonfall
• Shadowrun: Hong Kong
• This War of Mine
• Torment: Tides of Numenera

Leaving September 30

The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Be sure to jump back in to tie up any loose ends, and don’t forget to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library. Plus, you might have seen that Aragami 2 was listed as leaving soon in our previous announcement, but the good news is that Aragami 2 will remain available to members on Cloud, Console, and PC.

• AI: The Somnium Files (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Astria Ascending (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Dandy Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Dirt 4 (PC) EA Play
• Dirt Rally (PC) EA Play
• Going Under (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Lemnis Gate (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Slime Rancher (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Subnautica: Below Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Procession to Calvary (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Unsighted (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Visage (Cloud, Console, and PC)

We’ll be back soon with more games as usual. Make sure to download the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on your phone to make it even easier to install (or pre-install!) the games you want to play next. Catch you next time!

Dominate the battlefield and slay in style as soul-bound sisters in challenging dual-combat action game from Modus Games and Reply Game Studios

Sydney, Australia – Sept. 20^th, 2022 – Modus Games and Reply Game Studios today announced that gorgeous, stylized action game Soulstice is now available digitally across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Soulstice will also launch physically on September 27^th across Australia with select retailers.

An all-new trailer showcasing Soulstice’s lightning-fast combat and striking visuals has also been released in support of the highly anticipated title:

The fantasy-inspired world of Soulstice will transport players to places filled with danger and beauty. As sisters Briar and Lute race toward a Tear in the sky that has formed high atop the city of Ilden, increasingly horrific beings known as the Spawn of Chaos continue to pour into their world from the other side of the Veil. Only a Chimera, a powerful living weapon born from the union of two souls, can oppose these vile and ravenous beings.

Humanity’s most devoted protectors can purchase Soulstice’s physical Deluxe Edition, featuring a digital soundtrack containing 13 high-energy tracks, a digital artbook filled with more than 70 pages of stunning art, and the in-game consumable Ashen Blade Item Pack at leading retailers worldwide.

With an arsenal of weapons and customization options, Briar and Lute will have a near-endless array of stylish and creative ways to dispatch their enemies as they explore a city under siege. However, as the duo fight to reach the Tear above Ilden, their challenges will become greater and their surroundings more hostile and twisted.

To purchase Soulstice, visit the games website at www.soulsticegame.com. For the latest details on Modus Games’ full lineup, visit their official site or chat with the team in their Discord server at https://modus.games/discord. 

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About Modus Games

Modus Games is one of the fastest-growing video game publishers in the world. The label prides itself on providing AAA publishing services to talented developers across the globe. Modus Studios is a full-service development studio supporting creators of inspired interactive entertainment. For more information, visit www.modusgames.com.

About Reply Game Studios

Reply Game Studios is the development studio of the Reply Group, a team of dedicated professionals who work hard to present players with exciting AA games that feature high production values, deep experiences, and engaging stories on PC and next-gen consoles. For more information, visit www.replygamestudios.com.

Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass players can now officially get their hands on Arkane Lyon’s DEATHLOOP, the winner of more than 300 “Best Of” awards. In addition, Arkane Lyon has also released the GOLDENLOOP Update to all platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC), which brings a new weapon, a powerful new ability, new enemy types, an extended ending and more.

Watch the new What is DEATHLOOP? Trailer here:

You can also check out the GOLDENLOOP Update trailer here:

The Xbox release of DEATHLOOP comes with all updates released for the game since its launch. All players can look forward to photo mode, a number of accessibility options, cross-play matchmaking, and a host of quality-of-life fixes. 

For more information on what players can find in the GOLDENLOOP Update, check out this article.

For more information head over to the Bethesda News site.

Learn the Truth of an Alien Civilization’s Disappearance in First-Person Adventure

MELBOURNE, Australia — 20 Sept. 2022 — Memory’s Reach, the mind-bending first-person cosmic puzzle adventure by one-man studio 100 Stones Interactive, uncovers the secrets of an interstellar civilization on PC and Mac via Steam in 2023, followed by the full release on all current-generation consoles.

Ancient alien megastructures tower over an uncharted planet—a beautiful, awe-inspiring sight devoid of even a single sign of life. In this unfilled cemetery, among the eerie remnants of a fallen civilization, uncover the fate of a doomed world.

Solve mind-bending puzzles, opening new pathways through the planet’s monolithic towers and cavernous interiors. Floating platforms, holographic terminals, and more form massive, intricate puzzle “rooms” barring the way forward. Recognize shapes, patterns, and logical connections while thinking vertically, horizontally, and abstractly.

Stay inquisitive and focused while bending the labyrinthian environment to your will. Interface with pillars of light, gravity-flipping levers, and more to awaken ancient machines. Along the way, watch for collectable secrets, lost relics, and fragmented memories telling the story of those who came before.

Memory’s Reach is the second title from 100 Stones Interactive, the studio behind the award-winning, critically acclaimed puzzle adventure The Eyes of Ara, and label of solo developer Ben Droste, an industry veteran with credits including Star Wars, Spyro the Dragon, and Viva Piñata. Serenity and wonder await amid the rich colors, inscrutable hieroglyphs, and staggering scale of this mysterious world.

“The vastness of the universe and the endless possibilities for what lies beyond our telescope sparks a curiosity in me, opening pathways to new ideas,” said Droste. “I hope this game’s mystifying sights and sounds—so foreign as to seem like magic—encourages players to likewise stay curious about the world around them.”

Memory’s Reach reveals its secrets on PC and Mac via Steam in 2023, followed by the full release on all current generation consoles. Check out 100 Stones Interactive on the official website or by following the studio on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, and join fellow puzzlers on the Steam Community.

About 100 Stones Interactive

100 Stones Interactive is a one-man independent games studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2015 by veteran developer and Senior Environment Artist Ben Droste, whose credits include work on everything from big name franchises to small independent titles,

100 Stones Interactive exists to breathe life into evocative new worlds that spark joyous exploration and inspire lasting memories.

Electrician Simulator, a relaxing game where you make a career for yourself as an electrician, makes its PC debut on 21 September this year. The developers highlight that this unique title offers varied gameplay that will have you carrying out jobs (e.g., creating an entire electrical grid from scratch) and repairing various electrical items. In 2023, Electrician Simulator is also scheduled to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

Electrician Simulator is a game by the independent Poland-based developer team from Take IT Studio! Their staff includes former developers from The Farm 51 with experience on Chernobylite and Chernobyl VR Project. The game’s publishers are Gaming Factory S.A. and Ultimate Games S.A.

Electrician Simulator (Steam):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1080020/Electrician_Simulator/

In Electrician Simulator, you play a young electrician taking over the family business. The gameplay focuses on carrying out various jobs mostly consisting of story-based missions and repairing items in the workshop. The creators decided to emphasize variety – the different jobs include repairing an electrical socket, creating an entire electrical grid from scratch, restoring certain items to working condition (e.g., gamepads, kitchen appliances, and audio equipment), and more.

“Electrician Simulator is something entirely new in the gaming industry. The game takes direct inspiration from the real work of electricians, but, naturally, certain elements have been simplified. After all, it’s a game focused on relaxation and fun. We placed considerable focus on realistic lighting and ample variety in the gameplay. Interesting jobs, ranging from small repairs to replacing a building’s entire electrical grid, are interspersed with workbench jobs where you conduct repairs on realistically recreated electrical items,” says the COO of Take IT Studio!, Dorian Loewe.

The launch was preceded by the release of the free prologue for Electrician Simulator, entitled First Shock, in early January this year. It met positive reception from players (81% of nearly 1,400 reviews were positive). Since then, the different gameplay elements have been improved and considerably expanded.

In its final version, Electrician Simulator offers a wide selection of skills and plenty of options to expand your workshop. An electrician’s day-to-day job will also require the use of various tools, including screwdrivers, a cable detector, and a voltage tester.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind game, one that offers a realistic, albeit slightly simplified, approach to the work of electricians. It’s important to note that in 2023, Electrician Simulator will most likely also be released on consoles,” points out the COO of Ultimate Games S.A., Rafał Jelonek.

Electrician Simulator – main features:

• an electrifying career;
• 30 varied story-based missions;
• repairing various items at the workshop;
• over 50 electrical items;
• a wide selection of skills;
• many useful tools;
• expanding your own workshop.

The game’s release date for PC (Steam) has been set to 21 September 2022. Versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch have been scheduled for 2023.

Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games are back in the ring, with the reveal of a brand new WrestleQuesttrailer.

Watch the new WrestleQuest Combat Trailer here:

Becoming a legend in the wrestling world is no easy feat. Even if you master all the moves and make it to the main event, you’ll probably end up on the receiving end of a Jeff Jarrett guitar shot to the head. 

But fear not, the reigning champs at Mega Cat are here to provide an overview of what it takes to be a WrestleQuest icon, with a new trailer that showcases how to put on a 5 star match. It’s not just about learning how to do a powerslam, players will need to master hype to make sure the fans are on your side when you get the 1…2…3!

This brand new wrestling RPG features innovative turn-based wrestling and a gripping storyline both in and out of the ring, while starring some of the most iconic wrestling legends of all time, including “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Booker T, Andre The Giant, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Jeff Jarrett, and many more.

WrestleQuest is coming soon for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 gaming consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

PARIS — Sept. 20, 2022 — Hardspace: Shipbreaker, the critically acclaimed and fan-loved zero-g, spaceship-salvaging workplace simulator from Blackbird Interactive and Focus Entertainment, is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. It is also free to play today with Xbox Game Pass. Welcome to the futuristic LYNX Corporation for an exciting deep-space salvaging career!

Console Launch Trailer:

Console players can now lead the life of a working-class shipbreaker in a realistic, industrial, sci-fi future world. Salvaging the dangerous husks of decommissioned spaceships requires cutting, destroying, and pulling apart vessels under the laws of an outstanding zero-g simulation.

With a thrilling campaign at the mercy of the LYNX megacorporation, as well as a casual free-play mode, players can choose to hone their technique and strategies under pressure, or while relaxing to the sound of laid-back Americana and synths.Hardspace: Shipbreaker is also out now on PC via PC Game Pass, Steam, the Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store. A GAME + OST Bundle is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well.