Schlagwort: A Little to the Left

  • Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 12 to 16

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 12 to 16

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    Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!


    Xbox Live

    Airhead

    HandyGames

    $19.99 $17.99

    Airhead – February 12
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Airhead is a journey through a vast and connected world, where you need to discover, adapt, and solve complex puzzles to prevail. Use air tanks to keep Head inflated while you explore the game’s metroidvania-style world, searching for amazing abilities and upgrades that will unlock new areas and puzzles for you to overcome.


    Xbox Live

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (Pre-order)

    Focus Entertainment

    $59.99

    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden – February 13
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Immerse yourself in a beautiful, intimate, and powerful story between two fated lovers. As Banishers, enter the lives of New Eden’s communities and solve haunting cases in a mystical, lore-rich world plagued with supernatural creatures and ancient secrets. Use your wits or combine Antea’s spiritual powers and Red’s arsenal to defeat and banish the souls tormenting the living.


    Xbox Live

    Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

    Limited Run Games

    Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore – February 14
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    In this brand-new interactive action-adventure game, you control the resourceful princess Arzette. Travel through multiple breathtaking locations filled with scum, villainy, and secrets, speak with the locals to uncover mysteries and objectives, and take on the evil Daimur.


    Xbox Live

    GENIE Reprise

    Eastasiasoft Limited

    Genie Reprise – February 14
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Unlock mysteries scattered through time in a surreal first-person fantasy adventure! Take on the role of Lula and explore a vibrant fantasy world as she journeys to discover the meaning of the Genie and fulfill her destiny told through fully voiced poetry and 3D first-person exploration.


    Xbox Live

    Lords of Exile

    PID Games

    Lords of Exile – February 14

    Relive the glory days of classic gaming with retro-inspired 16-bit physics and perfectly polished controls. The game’s stunning handcrafted 8-bit pixel art and fast anime-style animations, the 8-bit SFX and OST, enriched with sounds from the Megadrive sound chip, complete the immersive retro experience.


    Xbox Live

    Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

    Aspyr

    $29.99 $26.99

    Tomb Raider I – III Remastered Starring Lara Croft – February 14
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Discover Lara Croft’s original adventures, lovingly restored boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygon look at any time. Play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms in this definitive collection that includes Tomb Raider I + Unfinished Business, Tomb Raider II + Golden Mask, and Tomb Raider III + The Lost Artifact.


    Xbox Live

    Ultra Foodmess Deluxe

    Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

    Ultra Foodmess Deluxe – February 14

    Experience the food mess! Call your friends to explode, shoot, swing, push, dodge, destroy and, eventually, ruin your friendship. Choose from a great variety of crazy modes, each of them with their own mechanics. Choose the food that you like the most to defeat the others and prove who is the best!


    Xbox Live

    Argonauts Agency 4: Glove of Midas

    8floor ltd

    Argonauts Agency 4: Glove of Midas – February 15

    Join the Argonauts in a new time management game and help Pelias with the Midas glove! Construct buildings, remove obstacles, repair damaged bridges. Over 40 beautiful levels await you, along with a multitude of varied quests, increasing difficulty, an upbeat plot, an extraordinary magical world, and exciting gameplay for all ages.


    Xbox Live

    HAWKED

    MY.GAMES

    Hawked – February 15

    Embark on the ultimate treasure hunt in Hawked, a free-to-play online extraction shooter full of daring adventures, boundless exploration, and all-out PvPvE action in pursuit of ancient treasures. Adventure through a mysterious world where roguish Renegades battle monsters — and each other — to reclaim powerful relics from a lost civilization.


    Xbox Live
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    A Little to the Left

    Secret Mode

    $14.99

    A Little to the Left – February 15
    Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Sort, stack, and organize household objects into just the right spot in A Little to the Left, a tidy puzzle game with a mischievous cat who likes to shake things up! Which way should the clock hands point? How to arrange the eggs? Who put so many stickers on this fruit?!? Come enjoy a calming world in an observational puzzle game with surprises around every corner.


    Xbox Live
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    PlateUp!

    Yogscast Games

    PlateUp! – February 15
    Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    In PlateUp!, you can enjoy a unique rogue lite game that mixes frantic kitchen and restaurant management with strategic planning and development. Up to four players start and operate a restaurant from the ground up, selecting dishes, purchasing and positioning appliances — some of which can be connected together to make complex automated kitchens — preparing food and satisfying customers.


    Xbox Live

    Smalland: Survive the Wilds

    Merge Games

    Smalland: Survive the Wilds – February 15
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    After centuries living underground, the Smallfolk emerge from their burrows to reclaim the Overland now that the giants have gone. Join the exodus as a vanguard in an epic adventure played at a tiny scale. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build as you fight to gain a foothold in this hostile new world.


    Xbox Live

    BBQ Simulator: The Squad

    CubeCube Sports LTD.

    BBQ Simulator: The Squad – February 16

    Grill, toss, and laugh as things go hilariously haywire, from flying steaks to BBQ mishaps. Join up to 8 friends in multiplayer co-op or fly solo. Whether you’re out for a tranquil BBQ in your garden or aiming to dish out a feast, be ready for a rollercoaster of emotions – and airborne meat. Collaborate, cook, and ensure every player is fed before they keel over from hunger.


    Xbox Live
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Call of Heroes: Tower Defense

    Bakart Games

    $14.99 $11.99

    Call of Heroes: Tower Defense – February 16
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Terrible creatures attempt to invade the enchanted fairy kingdom, marching toward the magical portal that grants access to the fairy realm. In this moment of crisis, the fairies have summoned a team of heroes to face this monstrous invasion. Your mission is to recruit heroes and strategically position them across the scenario to intercept the creatures and prevent them from reaching the portal, stopping them from entering the fairy realm.


    Xbox Live

    Caveman Ransom

    Ratalaika Games S.L.

    Caveman Ransom – February 16
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Ooga, a friendly bearded caveman living his peaceful life during the stone age, must defeat the evil bandit cavemen and free his beloved grandfather. Crush dinosaurs with jumps and obtain primitive projectile weapons, battle challenging bandit bosses, collect coins to spend in the shop, and level up.


    Xbox Live

    Easy Red 2

    Marco Amadei

    Xbox One X Enhanced

    Easy Red 2 – February 16
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Easy Red 2 is the game for those who know just what they want from a World War II shooter: simulation in weapons and mechanics, historical accuracy in battles, and expansive maps leaving room for large-scale infantry and vehicle combat alike.


    Xbox Live

    Edge of Reality

    Sometimes You

    $4.99 $3.99

    Xbox One X Enhanced

    Edge of Reality – February 16
    Xbox One X Enhanced

    A mysterious young lady changes Dan’s life forever. He thought that being an appraiser in a pawnshop was the dullest job in the world, but a series of weird events after meeting her makes him rethink his views on his work. In this game, you will dive into a complex story, where reality and dreams are mixed – when, at some point, reality may become unstable.


    Xbox Live

    Exorder

    No Gravity Games

    Exorder – February 16

    The kingdom of Cerulean needs a new ruler! The king has died, leaving two siblings Princess Beyla and Prince Tristan to compete for the crown. As potential allies and enemies gather, who will be victorious and ultimate ruler of the Cerulean Kingdom? A solid entry into the turn-based tactics genre that focuses on fun and easy to pick up combat, while offering a complex layer of strategy for those looking for more.


    Xbox Live
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Mayhem Heroes

    Lucky Raccoon Games

    Mayhem Heroes – February 16
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    A frenetic beat ’em up where you need to take down as many enemies as possible and, preferably, be the last one standing. Use punches, kicks, super attacks, and power-ups to send your opponents flying out of the arena. Play with up to 4 friends and show them who’s the boss.


    Xbox Live

    SENSHI SOKOBAN QUEST

    YUME GAME STUDIO

    Senshi Sokoban Quest – February 16

    Exciting traditional Sokoban game! Properly position the boxes on the markers before time runs out, but be careful not to lose hearts. Use lightning bolts to restart levels and earn more points by completing them quickly. Have fun and challenge your mind!


    Xbox Live

    Skull and Bones

    Ubisoft

    11

    $69.99

    Skull and Bones – February 16
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Enter the perilous world of Skull and Bones, a co-op pirate open world action-RPG experience, to become the most infamous pirate kingpin! Engage in thrilling naval battles, craft a variety of unique ships, and forge unlikely alliances as you overcome the odds and bring mayhem on the seas. Be part of an immersive open world that introduces new challenges and features every season. Pre-order and get the Highness of the High Sea Pack, which includes the Notoriety Garb and the Coronation Firework!


    Website: LINK

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Madden NFL 24, Tales of Arise, PlateUp!, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Madden NFL 24, Tales of Arise, PlateUp!, and More

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    Hi, your local game slinger here, back to add more to your “to be played” collection! Maybe you want to simulate some football before the big game; simulate running from horrors, or simulate moving things a little to the left without having to actually organize your things… we have some games for you. Claim your Perks, check out some updates, and get ready to pre-install some games!

    Available Today

    Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    The kingdom of Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the collapse, its surviving descendants have chosen you to become The Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former skyward glory!

    Coming Soon

    Train Sim World 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7
    Hit high speeds, roam free along the tracks and get creative with a host of new tools and features in Train Sim World 4. Design your own liveries, plan Scenarios and capture railfan shots with the new Photo Mode across three detailed routes in the UK, Austria and USA.

    Madden NFL 24 (Console and PC) – February 8

    Madden NFL 24 Key Art

    Get ready to light it up in Madden NFL 24 with EA Play. PC Game Pass or Ultimate members can start your season on February 8, 2024, when it joins The Play List, and from then until March 8, you’ll also score an Ultimate Team Supercharge Pack.

    Resident Evil 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 13

    Resident Evil 3 Key Art

    Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon; Nemesis! Playing as Jill, you must navigate through the chaotic, zombie infested streets of Raccoon City, stunningly re-built using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. Solve puzzles, encounter other gruesome creatures and try to escape the relentless Nemesis in this reimagining of the 1999 classic!

    A Little To The Left (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14
    A cozy puzzle game where every day messes become pleasing puzzle arrangements. Stack documents, sort postcards, and solve all kinds of puzzles across over 100 levels. But watch out for a playful cat who might stop by to swipe away all your hard work!

    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14
    Returning to the Game Pass library, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG packing all the best features you’ve come to know and love from the metroidvania genre into a single, content-packed game.

    PlateUp! (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 15

    Plate Up! Key Art

    Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated layouts. Take on the challenge solo or hire up to 3 friends.

    Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 20
    A daring space archaeologist has just unearthed the ancient resting place of a long lost A.I. god known as Grace. Adventure with various fractured A.I. personalities as you uncover the great mystery of why she was shut down all those years ago in this first-person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world.

    ICYMI

    MLB The Show 24 is Coming to Game Pass

    MLB The Show 24 Key Art

    Coming to Game Pass on day one, MLB The Show 24 announced Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr will be the cover athlete of the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Editions will pay tribute to the legends of Negro Leagues –– Xbox Game Pass members can upgrade with the Digital Deluxe Add-On to get bonus items and play 4 days early. Learn more here.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Sea of Thieves: Season 11 – Available now
    New adventures are at your fingertips! Discover your next Voyage directly at your Quest Table, or choose a challenge that suits you and dive straight into the action. Gather fresh plunder for the Trading Companies as you rise to level 100 and beyond, earning new Distinctions and rich rewards.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Mighty Doom: Cacodemon Mini Slayer Cosmetic – Available now
    Wear this Cacodemon cosmetic on your Mini Slayer to show those demons you mean business!  Comes with an Xbox cosmetic for the BFG, Cacodemon cosmetic for the Heavy Cannon and more. Download Mighty Doom on mobile, and log into the game with your associated Microsoft account to claim your Perk. You will need to play through the tutorial at first launch.

    F1 23: Champions Upgrade – Available now
    Get the Champions Upgrade including 4 New My Team Racing Icons and more with your EA Play membership included with Game Pass Ultimate.

    The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure Pack – Available now
    Help celebrate The Sims 4’s 24th birthday with us! As a gift to you, enjoy the Jungle Adventure Game Pack with your EA Play membership included with Game Pass Ultimate.

    Smite: Year 11 Starter Pack – Available now

    Celebrate Year 11 of Smite in style! The Year 11 Starter Pack includes Anubis and his Voice Pack, as well as two skins for Anubis, Gravehound and Cosmic Power, and a 3 Day Account Booster.

    Leaving February 15

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so make sure to jump back in and take care of remaining Achievements before they leave. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.

    • Galactic Civilizations III (PC)
    • Opus: Echo of Starsong (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    For more updates, stay tuned here on Xbox Wire or keep an eye on our socials over at @Xbox on WhatsApp, @XboxGamePassPC on X, or @XboxGamePass on Instagram. Catch you next time!

    Website: LINK

  • A Little to the Left: Learn About the Beloved Puzzler Coming to Game Pass in February

    A Little to the Left: Learn About the Beloved Puzzler Coming to Game Pass in February

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    Summary

    • A Little to the Left comes to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and via Game Pass on February 15.
    • Play on mobile devices for the first time via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
    • Learn more about this peaceful puzzle game with our five reasons to check it out.

    Hey there, I’m Annie, co-founder of Max Inferno, a studio I started with my partner Lukas Steinman. Lukas and I have always loved making things together – Halloween costumes, scavenger hunts, dance moves, pun-induced groans, and poorly rhyming cooking songs. When the opportunity arose to make our first game, A Little to the Left, we never imagined it would sell over a million copies in its first year, and win the hearts of such a wide audience.

    This experience has allowed us to continue to do what we love, and our game’s journey is about to take another big leap, as it’s coming to Xbox on February 15 with Xbox Game Pass. Here’s why we think you’ll love our tidy little puzzler.

    Peaceful Puzzling

    A Little to the Left is all about tidying messes into pleasing arrangements, without worrying about timers or fail-states. It’s peaceful and accessible, with simple controls that anyone can quickly understand. We took a lot of inspiration from our own lives to make this game, which is why many of the objects you’ll be sorting are based on things in our home… like the clock my dad gave me that I mustn’t forget to wind every Wednesday, or a funny bird lamp from Lukas’s grandmother. Please be careful when handling the glassware, that was a gift as well…

    Cleanliness is in the Eye of the Beholder

    Some puzzles in A Little to the Left have multiple solutions, which offer players different ways of seeing. It’s fun to have to switch one’s method of observation, as everyone seems to have a different take at first glance. If you need any help, we implemented a fun hint system that lets you erase just as much of the hint that you want to see. You can also use the option to “Let It Be” and skip a puzzle entirely. Don’t worry, you won’t miss anything by choosing to move on from a level – you can skip every single puzzle in the game if you just want to see what comes next.

    Cat’s on the Table

    We know cats play by their own rules, and it’s precisely this irreverence to our imposed will that makes us love them even more. Throughout A Little to the Left, you’ll sometimes see your carefully cleaned puzzles ruined by a playful cat, who swipes away your hard work just when you think you’re finished. The cat is based on our own cat, Rookie – who continues to surprise us daily with new tactics, and who reminds us to not take ourselves too seriously.

    From the Sofa to Space

    The start of the game presents rather mundane items to sort. These are relatable situations, like that junk drawer a lot of people have, or the act of fixing a slightly crooked picture frame. As the game progresses, there is a sense of absurdity that grows, as to what things are to be tidied, and how. Later, you’re asked to fix the reflections in a mirror or fast-forward time to perfectly line up a shadow. These later levels may make you wonder about the nature of control… They’re also some of our favorite puzzles in the game – we hope you like them too!

    Touch to Tidy

    We’re very excited to be a part of Xbox Game Pass and to share our game with the massive audience of gaming fans on Xbox. Being part of Xbox Game Pass also allows us to bring A Little to the Left to mobile devices for the first time, thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming’s Native Touch controls. You can grab and move objects with your hands, or use a compatible controller on the go if you prefer. From the beginning, we wanted every control scheme to feel great to use, so we hope you try them both out and see which you prefer.

    A Little to the Left comes to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with Xbox Game Pass on February 15. The main game will also launch alongside our DLC, Cupboards & Drawers (available separately for $5.99), which includes over 25 new levels and adds extra layers of complexity with tons of objects to tidy into tight spaces and secret compartments. We hope you have a great time discovering our game and experiencing the funny little moments throughout it – we had a lot of fun making it together and are so grateful to have had the opportunity.

    Website: LINK