Schlagwort: Go Mecha Ball

  • From Late Nights to Limelight: The Story of Go Mecha Ball

    From Late Nights to Limelight: The Story of Go Mecha Ball

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    Discover the origins of Go Mecha Ball, a game born from late-night ideas during parental leave.

    A unique game where a rolling ball transforms into a powerful mecha, capturing the internet’s attention.

    From viral prototype to securing funding from Microsoft – a developer’s dream come true.

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    Go Mecha Ball began with a critical look at classic top-down shooters during the reflective nights of my paternity leave. I questioned the traditional use of rolling merely for evasion. What if rolling could be offensive? What if an object, known for crashing into things, could also shoot? This line of thought led to the idea of a ball, an object synonymous with rolling and kinetic energy, transforming into a powerful mecha. This concept laid the foundation for a game that would uniquely blend action and strategy.

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    I began developing this idea into a prototype, utilizing my new procedural animation system to ensure the transformation between ball and mecha was not just visually appealing but seamless – a crucial element of the game’s fun and engagement. The goal was to create something different: a game that was as enjoyable to watch as it was to play.

    GMB -ball launching

    After a brief pause due to parental cover and adjusting to a new job, I resumed tinkering with the prototype. To my surprise, it wasn’t long before Microsoft took notice of Go Mecha Ball. Their decision to support the project was transformative. It elevated my late-night prototype into a serious game development venture, bringing Go Mecha Ball closer to a wider audience.

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    Now, Go Mecha Ball is set to leave its mark in the gaming world. This game is a testament to the power of a good idea and what can be achieved when creativity meets opportunity. It’s more than just a game – it’s a journey from a simple yet innovative concept to an exhilarating adventure. Go Mecha Ball is ultimately a love letter to what I believe is most important in games: game feel.

    Try your hand at this new approach to kinetic movement today on Xbox!

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    Go Mecha Ball

    Super Rare Games

    90

    $19.99 $17.99

    PC Game Pass

    Xbox Game Pass

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs!

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  • Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 22 – 26

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 22 – 26

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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

    Howl

    astragon Entertainment GmbH

    $14.99 $13.49

    Howl – January 23
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    A turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times. Play as a deaf heroine plunged into danger in search of a cure of a sinister “howling plague” that has ravaged the land, turning all who hear it into feral beasts.


    Xbox Live

    Lil‘ Guardsman

    Versus Evil, LLC

    Lil’ Guardsman – January 23
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Question humans, elves, goblins, cyclopes, and other fantasy creatures using your powers of deduction to determine who to admit or deny based on how they respond to your questions and your trusty tools. Sending visitors to jail, inadvertently zapping them to smithereens, or letting them go on their merry way are all part of the job.


    Xbox Live

    Stumble Guys

    Scopely, Inc.

    Stumble Guys – January 23
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Join millions of players and stumble to victory in this fun multiplayer knockout battle royale! Are you ready to enter the chaos? Running, stumbling, falling, jumping, and winning has never been so fun!


    Xbox Live

    Anomaly Agent

    NAISU

    $14.99 $12.74

    Anomaly Agent – January 24

    Become Agent 70 and stop the anomalies threatening to destroy the balance of the world! With memorable characters, unique Anomaly Bosses, a story full of twists, and smooth gameplay, Anomaly Agent is an adventure to be savored. We hope you enjoy your journey!


    Xbox Live

    Climber: Sky is the Limit

    Art Games Studio S.A.

    $12.49

    Climber: Sky is the Limit – January 24

    A mountain walking simulator game where you are a climber who takes on the most difficult and dangerous peaks on Earth. To succeed you need to plan your journey carefully by preparing appropriate equipment, choosing a suitable trail, facing extreme weather conditions, and surviving. Conquer your limits, overcome your fear, and reach the sky.


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    Remains

    SoloQ

    $9.99

    Remains – January 24

    After a terrible incident, you were left in complete silence and absolute loneliness in the orbit of your planet. There is no one to help you, and you must survive and find out what caused such an incident. Find a way to restore oxygen, create tools for your needs, built a shelter in orbit while managing the dangers of outer space.


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    Saga of the Moon Priestess

    Eastasiasoft Limited

    Saga of the Moon Priestess – January 24
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Tragedy strikes the world of Lunaria as the illustrious prince is kidnapped by an unknown assailant! The well-being of the land itself now rests in the hands of a young hero, Sarissa, as she must fight, explore, and figure out how to rescue the young prince in this retro, top-down action adventure inspired by 8 and 16-bit classics.


    Xbox Live

    Shalnor Legends 2: Trials of Thunder

    Johnny Ostad

    Shalnor Legends 2: Trials of Thunder – January 24

    A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure game, made by one person over the span of five years. Step into the shoes of the young Orc Mogren and explore all of Thunder Island. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves, solve puzzles, and help the residents of the island with their quests.


    Xbox Live
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    Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

    CAPCOM CO., LTD.

    $49.99

    Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy – January 25
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Join rookie attorney Apollo Justice and his mentor, the legendary Phoenix Wright, in this collection of 3 games! This title features the 14 episodes of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, and the two DLC-only Special Episodes for a total of 16 episodes!


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    Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil

    QUByte Interactive

    Devil Inside Us: Roots of Evil – January 25

    A story focused horror game where you play as a priest and help a family with their cursed house. As Aughust Heylel, an exorcist legitimized by the Vatican and a relevant priest doesn’t believe in his own faith anymore. He writes a letter talking about his life and his worst mission, the case “Roots of Evil”, which started in 1984. His mission was to investigate a house with paranormal activities, but the problem was way deeper. The case stuck into Aughust’s head for more than 30 years, and now, it’s finally the time to finish it!


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    Go Mecha Ball

    Super Rare Games

    Go Mecha Ball – January 25
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Available on day one with Game Pass! Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.


    Xbox Live

    Hidden Through Time 2

    Rogueside

    Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic – January 25
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! This charming 2D hidden object game is sure to delight with its playful tone, cozy vibes, and endless fun. Search for all the hidden objects scattered around beautiful hand-drawn worlds and unlock more as you go.


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    The House of Da Vinci

    Blue Brain Games

    The House of Da Vinci – January 25

    Enter The House of Da Vinci, a must-try 3D puzzle adventure game. Solve mechanical puzzles, discover hidden objects, escape from rooms and dive into the authentic atmosphere of the Renaissance. Use all your wits to find out what’s behind your master’s disappearance.


    Xbox Live

    Jett Rider – Reduce, reuse and BLAST IT OFF!

    JanduSoft

    $12.49 $9.99


    Xbox Live

    Phantom Abyss (Game Preview)

    Devolver Digital

    153

    $24.99 $19.99

    Xbox Game Pass

    Free Trial

    Phantom Abyss (1.0) – January 25
    Game Pass

    A massive asynchronous multiplayer game that casts you into procedurally generated temples and tasks you with retrieving the sacred relics hidden within deadly chambers. Dodge scores of hidden traps, leap treacherous chasms, and flee relentless guardians through branching paths until one of the relics are claimed or the devices of death overwhelms you.


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    PuzzlePet – Feed Your Cat

    Afil Games

    PuzzlePet – Feed Your Cat – January 25

    If you are passionate about kittens and enjoy solving puzzles, we have the perfect game for you: Feed Your Cat! Move the cat’s paw to grab the canned food and please the adorable kittens that appear on the map. The difficulty gradually increases, and players need to think about the order of obtaining the food before delivering it to the felines.


    Xbox Live

    Starward Rogue

    Klabater

    Starward Rogue – January 25
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.


    Xbox Live

    Classic Pool

    Revulo Games

    Classic Pool – January 26

    Dive into the captivating world of Classic Pool, an exhilarating game that invites you to showcase and elevate your skills in the timeless realm of pool. Immerse yourself in the challenge as you select from a diverse array of AI opponents, each with their unique strategies. With an extensive collection of cues and tables at your fingertips, the possibilities are as endless as your ambition.


    Xbox Live

    Dead Tomb

    8 Bit Legit

    $4.99

    Dead Tomb – January 26

    A point-and-click adventure game that will take you back to the heyday of retro gaming. Your employer sends you on a study that takes you back in time, but as fate would have it, you find yourself in a serious predicament. A malfunction in your ship forces you to land in Egypt 1300BC where luckily you spot a huge pyramid you can set your craft down on.


    Xbox Live

    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Standard Edition

    SEGA

    $69.99

    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – January 26

    Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down a battle of his last days of life. Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes.


    Xbox Live

    sCATch 2: The Painter Cat

    Colossus Game Studio

    sCATch 2: The Painter Cat – January 26

    sCATch 2 is a puzzle game where the goal is paint all colorful places of the maze and come to the exit. Combining colors and items with different mechanics on the way.


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    Croc’s World 4

    Sprakelsoft GmbH

    Croc’s World 4 – January 26

    After millions played the first 3 parts of “Croc’s World” it´s now time for “Croc’s World 4”! “Croc’s World 4” is a classical platformer with a lot of new enemies and new twists!


    Xbox Live

    The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection

    Ratalaika Games S.L.

    The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection – January 26

    After nearly a decade; the legendary raid leader, General Panzer returns from his mysterious hiatus. Rejoined by his trusty lieutenant, Blarghe, the two of them set off on an incredible adventure to revisit their old raid team members.


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    Tardy

    Drageus Games S.A.

    Tardy – January 26
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Ramto isn’t the smartest guy in the Universe. He enjoys finding troubles – and solving them. But when he woke up on a spaceship, it was too much even for him. Now among heaps of weird devices created by a schizophrenic engineer, he’s on a quest to deal with crazy machines, solve a mystery of a vanished crew, and try to find a way back home.


    Xbox Live

    TEKKEN 8

    Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

    Tekken 8 – January 26
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Get ready for the next chapter in the legendary fighting game franchise! Fist meets fate by bringing the fight to the new generation. Completely redesigned character visuals. Elaborate, highly detailed models built from the ground up, and high-fidelity graphics break the limits of new-generation hardware by adding a new weight and atmosphere to Tekken’s signature battles. Vivid environments and destructible stages combine to create an overwhelming sense of immersion, creating the ultimate play experience.


    Xbox Live

    Tibetan Quest: Beyond World’s End (Xbox Version)

    Artifex Mundi

    Xbox One X Enhanced

    Tibetan Quest: Beyond World’s End – January 26
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Journey to the mystical city of Shangri-La to find your missing niece. Embark on an adventure at the edge of the world to save Larisa from the clutches of the ancient labyrinth in this captivating hidden object game that blends elements of the thriller and adventure genres with oriental esotericism and lore.


    Website: LINK

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Palworld, Persona 3 Reload, F1 23, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Palworld, Persona 3 Reload, F1 23, and More

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    Be it a big fancy car, a Brotato, a big ole boss, or a turnip (I couldn’t find a way to make that one start with a “B”) we’ve got characters for you to check out. Let’s get ready to nail that pre-install button and get to the games! 

    Available Today 

    Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
    As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check, and survive the night in this story-driven, first-person psychological-thriller. 

    Coming Soon 

    Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 18 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Turnip Boy is back! This time he’s teaming up with the Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal valuables, battle the fuzz, and use wacky tools bought off the dark web to move further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank. 

    F1 23 (Console and PC) EA Play – January 18 
    EA Sports’ F1 23 is coming soon to PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play. Test your driving talents, create your dream team, and be the last to brake in the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. 

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    Palworld (Cloud, Console, PC) – January 19 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on an open-world adventure through Palworld, where you can discover and capture over 100 Pals! Unveil the secrets of this mysterious land, overcome formidable bosses, and build powerful bases. Use your Pals to do tasks for you and automate entire production lines. 

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    Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 25 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Load up and roll out in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs. 

    Brotato (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30 
    A top-down roguelite arena shooter where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives. 

    Persona 3 Reload (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: If I told you there was an hour “hidden” between one day and the next, would you believe me? Walk the delicate line between life and death and unravel the mysteries of the Dark Hour in Persona 3 Reload, a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era. 

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    Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 6 
    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! 

    DLC / Game Updates 

    Dead By Daylight: Alan Wake – January 30 

    Game Pass members save 10% off Alan Wake in Dead by Daylight. From one Dark Place to another. Dead by Daylight: Alan Wake brings bestselling author Alan Wake into The Fog.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks 

    Naraka: Bladepoint Season 11 Bundle – Available now 
    Boost your wardrobe with Xbox headgear, rare cosmetics from new season treasures, and three legendary skins with free trials! Get a head start in Season 11 with experience boost cards! 

    Turbo Golf Racing Pet Pack – Available now 
    Drive off in the Pupps Car Body, Goldie Ball, Guzzle Shield, Knots Spoiler, Treats Wheels, Paws Decal, Fur Finish, and Kibble Boost. This Perk content requires Turbo Golf Racing to use. 

    Leaving January 31 

    The following game is leaving soon, so make sure you knock out some contracts or grab a few more achievements before it goes. You can even save up to 20% on your purchase to keep it in your library to keep the good times going. 

    • Hitman: World of Assassination (Cloud, Console, and PC) 

    Hope your new year has brought you lots of games, high scores, and lots of new achievements! We’ll be back soon with more announcements – but you can always keep up with us here, or @Xbox on Whatsapp, @XboxGamePassPC on X, or @XboxGamePass on Instagram. Talk to you again soon! 

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