Schlagwort: Harold Halibut

  • Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

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    2024 ist erst halb rum und hat sich schon jetzt als großartiges Jahr für Indiegames positioniert. Diese Spiele von kleinen Entwicklern bieten großen Spaß und zeigen uns neue und einzigartige Herangehensweisen ans Gameplay, an Grafiken und die Art, wie Geschichten erzählt werden. Dieses Jahr ist die Schatzkiste von Indie-Games prall gefüllt und bietet uns eine riesige Vielfalt an Erlebnissen: von Retro-Momenten bis zu mutigen neuen experimentellen Designs. Ob ihr euch in die riesige Wildnis auf eurem riesigen Monitor fallen lassen wollt oder vorm Schlafen ein paar Runden Poker über das PlayStation Portal spielen wollt – ihr findet bestimmt was Gutes.

    Ultros

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Ihr wacht in einem Schiff auf, das mitten im Weltraum schwebt und die beeindruckende Neon-Landschaft vor euch beeindruckt mit bizarren Lebewesen und ungekannten Geheimnissen. Was ist hier passiert und was hat dieses Schiff in eine Höhle kosmischen Horrors verwandelt? Kämpft gegen brutale Gegner mit einem Arsenal harter Kampfskills und kümmert euch dann um die seltsamen Samen, die ihr auf euren Reisen findet, um Geheimisse sprießen zu lassen. Macht euch stärker und erkundet was ihr könnt, bevor eine Zeitschleife alles umschließt und neu startet. Werdet ihr den Kreislauf aus Geburt und Zerstörung unterbrechen können?

    Herausgeber: Kepler Interactive | Entwickler: Hadoque | PS5, PS4

    Ultros

    24,99 Euro 

    Penny’s Big Breakaway

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Penny’s Big Breakaway ist ein lebendiges 3D-Action-Adventure für alle Altersklassen, in dem ihr die Heldin Penny bei ihren komischen Spielchen in einem hellen, bunten Phantasieland begleitet. Penny ist eine Kleinkünstlerin, die glaubt, den Durchbruch in den Händen zu halten, seit sie einen besonderen Faden gefunden hat, der ihren Jo-Jo lebendig macht. Aber ihr neuerdings mit eigenem Bewusstsein versehenes Accessoire blamiert bei einer Vorstellung den Emperor Eddie und jetzt hängt ihre Freiheit am seidenen Faden. Setzt Pennys Jo-Jo ein, um anzugreifen, ihn herum zu schwingen und durch die verschiedenen herausfordernden Level dieses Jump’n’Runs zu kommen, das sich auf Speedruns konzentriert und jede Menge Charme mitbringt.

     Herausgeber: Private Division | Entwickler: Evening Star | PS5

    Penny’s Big Breakaway

    29,99 Euro 

    Pacific Drive

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Lasst mich als Bewohner euch erzählen: der pazifische Nordwesten ist seltsam. Es gibt das sich ständig ändernde Wetter, die bizarre Landschaft und so viele Bäume. So schön die Natur und Wildnis auch sind, es ist auch sehr einfach, davon isoliert und aufgefressen zu werden – wie werdet ihr also überleben, wenn es nur ihr, euer Caravan und eine Hand voll andere Menschen seid, die in einer verlassenen Garage stationiert sind und gegen ein bizarres Phänomen kämpft, das hunderte Meilen Wildnis in eine lebenssaugende Höllenlandschaft verwandelt? Jede Reise ist einzigartig, aufregend, furchteinflößend und vielleicht die eine, bei der ihr endlich entkommt.

    Herausgeber: Kepler Interactive | Entwickler: Ironwood Studios | PS5

    Pacific Drive

    29,99 Euro 

    Harold Halibut

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Der einzigartige Look von Stop-Motion-Animation kombiniert sich mit Harold Halibuts geschichtengetriebenen Gameplay. Ihr spielt in einer alternativen Geschichte, in der schon in den 1970ern die Kolonialisierung des Weltraums gestartet wurde – aber die Pläne sind katastrophal schief gegangen und jetzt steckt das Schiff am Boden des Meeres eines feindlichen Planeten. Ihr seid Harold, ein absolut gewöhnlicher Handwerker, und trefft nun an Bord unterschiedliche Personen, mit denen ihr euch auch anfreundet. Ihr erledigt einfach eure Aufgaben und erfahrt dabei von den verschiedenen Plänen, die es gibt, um der jahrzehntelangen Gefangenschaft zu entkommen. Wenn es so weit ist zu handeln: was wird Harold tun?

    Herausgeber: Slow Bros. | Entwickler: Slo Bros. | PS5, PS4

    Harold Halibut

    34,99 Euro 

    Balatro

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Ihr seid also Pokerprofis, mh? Ihr glaubt vielleicht, dass ihr ein unschlagbares Pokerface habt, aber wir wissen auch alle, dass der Vorteil immer beim Haus liegt, oder? Hier erlebt ihr das erste (und einzige) Poker-Roguelike, in dem ihr Decks mit speziellen Jokern, Gutscheinen, Tarot oder Planetenkarten aufbaut. Spielt eure Karten richtig und ihr könnt viel gewinnen – wenn ihr die Einsätze gewinnt (oder strategisch aussetzt) und dann den Boss angeht, der selbst ein paar Asse im Ärmel hat. Und am Ende verdient ihr neue Decks, um noch mehr strategische Möglichkeiten zu haben.

     Herausgeber: PlayStack Limited | Entwickler: LocalThunk | PS5, PS4

    Balatro

    14,99 Euro 

    Tales of Kenzera: Zau

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Reist durch eine wunderschöne Welt, die von der Kunst, Musik und Kultur afrikanischer Stämme inspiriert ist. Abubakar Salim, die Stimme von Beyek in Assassin’s Creed Origins, webt euch eine Geschichte von Verlust und Selbstentdeckung, die von seinen eigenen Erfahrungen inspiriert ist. Ihr spielt als der willensstarke junge Schamane Zau und müsst einen herausfordernden Test bestehen, bei dem ihr dem Gott des Todes die Seelen dreier Biester anbieten müsst, um euren gefallenen Vater wiederzubeleben. Ihr wechselt nahtlos zwischen der Sonnen- und Mondmaske, die jeweils eigene Navigations- und Kampf-Fähigkeiten mitbringen. Dabei sammelt ihr die Kraft, die ihr für euer Ziel benötigt.

    Herausgeber: Electronic Arts | Entwickler: Surgent Studios | PS5

    Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

    19,99 Euro 

    Another Crab’s Treasure

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Liebt ihr das Gameplay und die Erkundung in Spielen wie Demon’s Souls und Elden Ring, aber wollt mal etwas anderes sehen als Dark Fantasy? In Another Crab’s Treasure erlebt ihr ein Unterwasserabenteuer in einer bunten, zeichentrickartigen Ästhetik, das euch alle Tests für eure Fähigkeiten liefern wird, die ihr euch wünschen könnt. Übernehmt die Scheren des Einsiedlerkrebs’ Kril, dessen Unterwasserparadies von Verschmutzung überflutet ist. Ihr könnt den Müll aber nutzen, um Waffen oder Panzer zu finden, mit denen ihr auch die fiesesten Unterwasserbösewichte auf dieser Seite von Amity Bay in Angriff nehmen könnt. Findet den legendären Schatz und kehrt zurück in euren kostbaren Panzer.

    Herausgeber: Aggro Crab | Entwickler: Aggro Crab | PS5

    Another Crab’s Treasure

    29,99 Euro 

    Animal Well

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Das Debut-Spiel vom neuen Publisher Bigmode nimmt Spieler mit auf eine dunkle, wilde Erkundungsreise. Hier im Labyrinth gibt es wenig Licht – aber jede Menge Wesen, von denen viele recht unruhig sind, könnte man sagen. Ihr kontrolliert ein seltsames kleines Ding und seid ihr, um tief in die Geheimnisse des Labyrinths einzutauchen – wenn ihr überlebt. Die schöne, atmosphärische Pixel Art belebt die ausgezeichnete Erkundung und bietet euch eine Atmosphäre, die schön und schreckenhaft zugleich ist, in einem Spiel voller Geheimnisse und Entdeckungen, das ihr immer wieder spielen könnt.

    Herausgeber: Bigmode | Entwickler: Billy Basso| PS5

    ANIMAL WELL

    24,99 Euro 

    Crow Country

    Must-Play Indie-Spiele für PlayStation der ersten Hälfe von 2024

    Im berühmten Vergnügungspark von Edward Crow (Crow Country) ist seit Jahren nichts passiert, weil der Gründer verschwunden ist. Aber es gibt noch Erlebnisse in diesem verlorenen Erlebnispark: reist zurück in die 90er, um euch in diesem Survival-Horror-Abenteuer, das von PlayStation-Klassikern der 90er inspiriert wurde, als Special Agent Mara Forest durchzuschlagen. Ihr werdet durch den verlassenen Park reisen, um zu entdecken, wieso er so plötzlich zugemacht hat und dabei die gruselige Atmosphäre voller Rätsel, umgebungsbasiertem Geschichtenerzählen, gefährlichen Begegnungen und angsteinflößenden Begegnungen genießen können.

    Herausgeber: SFB Games | Entwickler: SFB Games | PS5, PS4

    Crow Country

    18,99 Euro 

    Website: LINK

  • Great New Games: Check Out the Season’s Most Exciting New Releases

    Great New Games: Check Out the Season’s Most Exciting New Releases

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    Summary

    • A collection of the season’s hottest games, from roguelikes to RPGs
    • Key titles include Final Fantasy XIV Online, Harold Halibut, and Another Crab’s Treasure
    • Great New Games runs from April 16 through May 13 – jump in today!

    Dare to explore new stories and worlds with Great New Games, a collection of brand new titles new to Xbox this season. Grab your controller. Gather your friends. Great memories await.

    From April 16 to May 13, with new titles every week, Great New Games will continue to serve up a massive array of brand-new adventures. There’s a new game to suit every mood and style on Xbox, from new ID@Xbox titles, to new games hitting Xbox Game Pass on day one. Here are some examples of just a few exciting new releases to get stuck into, whether you’re looking for an underwater adventure, thrilling roguelike or a quirky platformer.

    Final Fantasy XIV Online

    Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in the epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy XIV Online. Experience all the hallmarks of the best-selling franchise — an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of diverse and captivating environments to explore. Party up with friends or play solo! Experience all the main story dungeons on your own by calling upon NPC allies to fight by your side.

    House Flipper 2

    Build the home of your dreams in this awaited house-flipping sequel! House Flipper 2 introduces brand new mechanics, and revamps ones from the original game, making for an even richer renovation experience. The good old hammer, the trusty paint roller, and the sturdy mop, all await your return! Complete jobs in the new story mode, or jump into sandbox mode and build a new house from the ground up, with more options than ever before.

    Harold Halibut

    Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’. Find out more about Harold Halibut in a recent Xbox Wire preview.

    Another Crab’s Treasure

    A souls-like adventure set in a crumbling and unique underwater world, Kril the hermit crab must wear trash as shells to survive a dangerous submerged landscape on the verge of collapse. Hone your skills, defeat lethal predators, and embark on a treasure hunt to decide the fate of the ocean. Another Crab’s Treasure is the second game from Aggro Crab, creators of the indie darling Going Under.

    WWE 2K24

    Step into WWE 2K24 and enjoy an all-new Showcase, MyRISE updates, Match Types & a roster of 200+ Superstars & Legends! Relive 40-years of WrestleMania and experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.

    Penny’s Big Breakaway

    Ready. Set. YO! – Join Penny & Yo-Yo in a kinetic 3D-platformer bursting with expressive gameplay! Showcase your catalog of tricks and chain impressive combos to deliver Penny & Yo-Yo’s perfect breakout performance. Burst onto the scene in the fluorescent world of Macaroon, home to this over-and-under escape! Discover your true star power in this easy-to-play, difficult-to-master challenge.

    Great New Games is your chance to immersive yourself in epic new adventures on Xbox. Grab your controller, summon your friends and create some great memories. Be sure to check out the full collection of titles here.

    Website: LINK

  • Coming to Game Pass: Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and More

    Coming to Game Pass: Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and More

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    It’s nice to see you’re willing to take a break from watching “Fallout” on Prime Video, because I have the next round of amazing games for you to check out! We have new games coming to the Game Pass Core library, your PC, and even one you can download and start playing today! Let’s dive in.

    Available Today

    Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’. You can learn more about Harold Halibut in Xbox Wire’s recent hands-on preview here.

    Coming Soon

    Orcs Must Die! 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 17
    Orcs Must Die! 3 ushers orc-slaying mayhem to a previously unimaginable scale. Solo, or 2-player co-op, arm yourself with a massive arsenal of traps and weapons. Slice, burn, toss, and zap hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning tower defense series.

    EA Sports NHL 24 (Console) EA Play – April 18
    Just in time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL 24 is coming to Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play! Members can experience authentic on-ice action and give their Ultimate Team a boost with the EA Play Mega Players Pack until May 9, containing 30 items, all Gold Players, with at least five 80+ OVR Players for Ultimate Team mode in the game.

    Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 23
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Gather your allies for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the grand JRPG adventure. Assemble your 6-party team from a cast of over a hundred heroes and shape your destiny in this lush, hand-crafted 2.5D world brimming with war, intrigue, and magic. Manage your town of vibrant characters, play delightful mini-games, and prepare for an unforgettable narrative of boundless charm.

    Another Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 25
    Available on day one with Game Pass! A soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world. As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.

    Manor Lords (Game Preview) (PC) – April 26
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord — the seasons pass, the weather changes and cities rise and fall.

    Have A Nice Death (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 30
    In this darkly charming 2D action roguelike, play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls – and his vacation plans. Grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who’s boss.

    More Games Coming to Game Pass Core on April 23

    For Game Pass Core members, there are three more games coming to the library on April 23! Become a badass space Dwarf in Deep Rock Galactic, dance the slow-motion ballet of destruction in Superhot: Mind Control Delete, and face total demolition derby madness in Wreckfest.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Ark: Survival Ascended – Scorched Earth – Available now
    Saddle up and stake your claim on the Scorched Earth! Build new Western-style structures like your own rootin’ tootin’ saloon, then tickle the ivories on your own piano for an authentic frontier experience. Hunt for buried treasure with your trusty shovel, tame hardy new creatures to pull your configurable wagon and even hop aboard your own chugging steam train to explore those harsh badlands!

    Conan Exiles: Age of War Chapter 4 – Available now
     In the new Sacred Hunt, embark on a quest to fell the champions of Jhebbal Sag, Lord of Beasts. Discover a new hub area and uncover a new mystery. Unleash brutality with fatalities. Daze enemies by bringing their health low and then finish them off with a range of savagely animated finishing moves, depending on the weapon you have equipped. If there is glory in gore, you will find it.

    Grounded: Fully Yoked EditionAvailable now
    The ultimate Grounded experience is now bulging with new content that’s sure to get you pumped! Experience new ant queens, new game + mode and an exciting array of new gear. Are you ready to get Fully Yoked?

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Fallout 76 Vault 33 Survivor Kit – Available now
    Vault-Tec is happy to offer Vault Dwellers a handy bundle of Wasteland survival and a sturdy Vault 33 Backpack to use in this vast open-world multiplayer entry in the Fallout universe.

    The Elder Scrolls Online 10th Anniversary Pack #1 – Available now
    Celebrate 10 years of The Elder Scrolls Online with a Perks bundle that includes three Grand Gold Coast Experience Scrolls and 500 Seals of Endeavor.  Explore and quest solo or with friends in the award-winning fantasy RPG today. 

    Leaving April 30

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Jump back in before they go or save 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library!

    • 7 Days to Die (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Besiege (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • EA Sports NHL 22 (Console)
    • Loot River (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Pikuniku (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Ravenlok (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    That wraps us up! Keep up with the coming games on social at @Xbox, @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC. Catch you next time!

    Website: LINK

  • Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 15 to 19

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 15 to 19

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    This is Next Week on Xbox! Every week, we show you all the games that are coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! You can find out more about these upcoming games by clicking on their profiles (release dates may vary). Let’s get started!


    Xbox Live

    PERISH

    HandyGames

    Perish – April 15
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    A stylish four-player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the scorched sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.


    Xbox Live
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Harold Halibut

    Slow Bros.

    Harold Halibut – April 16
    Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Available day one with Game Pass! A handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of home.


    Xbox Live

    Argonauts Agency 6: Missing Daughter

    8floor ltd

    Argonauts Agency 6: Missing Daughter – April 17

    Join the Argonauts in a new time management game and unravel the story of the missing daughter! 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
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    The Mildew Children

    Valkyrie Initiative LLP

    The Mildew Children – April 17
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Featuring a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, The Mildew Children is a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. Combining the elements of fairy tale and horror, the story draws on pagan folklore and ancient beliefs.


    Xbox Live

    Lunar Axe

    QUByte Interactive

    Lunar Axe – April 18

    A point-and-click adventure game with locations and story inspired by real places with incredible hand-drawing art. The story begins after a massive earthquake rocks the city, trapping you inside the ruins of a collapsed building. Now, you must find a way to escape this abandoned house, unravel the mystery behind the strange tremors, and meet the guardian spirit of a mystical artifact.


    Xbox Live

    Pummel Party

    Rebuilt Games

    Pummel Party – April 18

    An online and local multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in Board Mode and compete to destroy friendships in the entertaining collection of minigames.


    Xbox Live

    Sker Ritual

    Wales Interactive

    $24.99 $22.49

    Sker Ritual – April 18

    An intense, round-based, zombie horror shooter by Wales Interactive. Play solo or up-to 4-players online, facing relentless waves of Quiet Ones whilst solving mysterious missions, uncovering Easter Eggs, upgrading steampunk weapons and obtaining Miracles — a vast network of Celtic God powers.


    Xbox Live
    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Richman 11

    Eastasiasoft Limited

    Richman 11 – April 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Board game mayhem comes to life with Richman’s biggest and zaniest multiplayer experience ever! From classic maps paying homage to the series’ 1989 origins to brawl boards with missiles and bombs, there are many ways to keep the multiplayer mayhem fresh and exciting no matter how many times you play.


    Website: LINK

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: LEGO 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, Harold Halibut, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: LEGO 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, Harold Halibut, and More

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    My favorite part about “coming soon” to Game Pass is that it quickly turns into “available today” messaging. From driving to golfing to tomb raiding, there’s plenty here that’s going to be available sooner rather than later. Let’s take a look at the games that are mere moments away from your download queue!

    Available Today

    Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    Returning to the Game Pass library today, Superhot: Mind Control Delete gives you more insight into the signature power fantasy world of Superhot with more story, more signature gameplay, more action, more guns. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for much longer than ever before.

    Coming Soon

    LEGO 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) – April 3
    Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!

    Lil Gator Game (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 4
    Who wouldn’t want to be an adorable Lil Gator? Embark on a cute “lil” quest, discovering new friends, and uncovering everything its island has to offer. Climb, swim, glide, and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet along the way in this adorable open-world adventure!

    EA Sports PGA Tour (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – April 4
    EA Sports PGA Tour is coming to The Play List with PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play. Become a Major champion, tee off on the Par 3 Course at Augusta National, along with three new 2024 Major host courses.

    EA Sports PGA Tour Key Art

    Kona (Cloud and Console) – April 9
    Another game is making a return to the Game Pass library! A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive in this chilly, interactive tale you won’t soon forget.

    Botany Manor (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Explore the historic manor home of retired botanist Arabella Greene, who has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten flora that require special conditions to help them bloom. Unlock new seeds, look for clues in the items scattered around the residence, and solve each gardening puzzle to revive these plants.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 11
    Experience the final chapter of Lara’s origin as she is forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Combining the base game, all seven DLC challenge tombs, as well as all downloadable weapons, outfits, and skills, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is the ultimate way to experience Lara’s defining moment.

    Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 16
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’. You can learn more about Harold Halibut in Xbox Wire’s recent hands-on preview here.

    DLC / Game Updates

    No Man’s Sky Orbital Update – Available now
    Dock your fully customized starship in the sleek new space stations of update 4.6, Orbital! Space stations have been completely overhauled internally and externally; new starships can be constructed from salvaged parts; frigate fleets can reach out for guidance with interstellar expeditions; standing and guilds have been improved, trading and system economies have been deepened – and much more! Learn more about No Man’s Sky’s Orbital update here on Xbox Wire.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Final Fantasy XIV Online: Starter Edition – Available now
    Join over 30 million adventures worldwide in the critically acclaimed online RPG.  From now through April 19, the Final Fantasy XIV Online – Starter Edition base game is now free for a limited time – including a 30-day free play period for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Terms apply. You can also learn how to build your Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV Online here on Xbox Wire.

    YouTube Premium 3 Month Trial – Available now
    Watch your favorite YouTube creators without ads, offline, and in the background. Plus, stream the latest songs from your favorite artists with uninterrupted access to YouTube Music. New users only. Monthly subscription fee starts at the end of trial. Cancel anytime. Not available in all regions. Terms apply.

    Battlefield 2042: Season 7 Field Kit – Available now
    In the iconic all-out warfare first-person shooter of Battlefield 2042, Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can get the Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Field Kit containing a Ride’em Crab Boy Weapon Charm, Rising Tide AM40 Weapon Skin, and Dustproof Specialist Headgear.  Check out the other EA Play member rewards and Perks here on Xbox Wire.

    Leaving April 15

    Make sure you give the following games a proper farewell before they leave the Game Pass library. As always, you can save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library.

    • Amnesia Collection (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Back 4 Blood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Phantom Abyss (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Research and Destroy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Soma (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    That wraps us up! Let us know which game you’re planning on playing first over at @Xbox@XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC. Catch you next time!

    Website: LINK

  • Harold Halibut Hands On: A Heartfelt, Handmade Tale About Fish, Friendship and Finding Home

    Harold Halibut Hands On: A Heartfelt, Handmade Tale About Fish, Friendship and Finding Home

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    From the moment you set eyes on it, it’s clear that Harold Halibut is a particularly intricate labor of love. A narrative adventure set under the sea, the game places you in the squeaky shoes of its titular protagonist Harold, a lab assistant working aboard an underwater spaceship. 

    As Harold, you’ll bimble around the confines of the (admittedly, quite large) spaceship, cleverly separated into different districts by the game’s water tube system, which essentially fires humans through little pipes to their destinations. Along the way, you’ll encounter a quirky cast of characters, all busy with their existences but ready to involve Harold in their wacky goings-on, whether it’s looking for a lost pet bird or helping the local shopkeeper win back his wife’s love. The characters spread around Harold Halibut are written brilliantly and bursting with a quintessentially British humor. 

    The premise of Harold Halibut is equally as fascinating. Without giving too much away, Harold descends from a small colony of explorers that ventured out to find a new planet to inhabit. The ship ended up stranded underwater, and generations of humans have managed to survive and thrive there. As you progress, Harold starts to uncover stories about the history of humanity, the fate of Earth, and the people he’s surrounded by, all while proving to himself that he’s capable of bigger things. 

    The delightful writing is encased in Harold Halibut‘s most obvious quirk – the game is physically made out of clay, every asset you see in game is handcrafted and then digitally scanned into the game, which is an utterly incredible process. This method makes Harold Halibut feel pleasantly retro, harking back to 90s point-and-click adventure games like The Neverhood, but with a slick, modern feel. 

    Harold Halibut‘s stunning retro-futuristic aesthetic is also complimented by some incredible audio design; every interaction, conversation or environmental noise comes with a satisfying crunch that makes you feel like you’re really in the room with Harold. The pairing of the sound and handmade visuals together gives Harold Halibut a super unique visceral joy, making even an empty corridor or quiet room feel immersive and interesting. 

    You’ll visit most of the game’s environments and speak to its cast of characters repeatedly to uncover their stories, but stopping to explore these gorgeous environments never feels like a chore. The game is filled with lovely little puzzles and mini-games too, which adds a pleasing level of interactivity to the walking and talking you’ll do each in-game day. Harold Halibut wants you to pay attention to the little things, its quirky set dressing, subtle, silly jokes, and the thought that has gone into those things is truly rewarding. 

    I only spent a few hours with Harold, but I’m already enthralled with where the narrative is going, and what weird and wonderful creatures I’m going to encounter on Harold’s journey to resdicover Earth. Harold Halibut is shaping up to be an incredibly special game, and one I can’t wait to play more of.  

    Harold Halibut is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and via Game Pass on April 16. 

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