Schlagwort: Kingdom Eighties

  • Kingdom Eighties is Out Now on Xbox

    Kingdom Eighties is Out Now on Xbox

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    An Epic Adventure Set in the Pixelated 80s

    Grab your bike, get your friends and beat back the Greed in the next installment of the award-winning Kingdom Series, Kingdom Eighties, where the iconic gameplay formula has been reinvented as a single-player adventure with rad 80s aesthetics.

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    Kingdom Eighties is an ode to those summer nights when you stayed up late playing board games. A love letter to Saturday mornings in front of the TV with sugary cereals. And a throwback to when cell phones weighed a ton and had more buttons than one.

    Kingdom Eighties will provide something new for both seasoned Kingdom players and those new to the series. Much like a best-of album, the game contains all the great tracks that make up the Kingdom series—it’s a side-scrolling, story-driven, tower-defense game where you have to manage resources and your team, build defenses and really make your noggin work, trying to figure out which strategy to use.

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    Together with your friends (who all have special skills, more on that below) you need to recruit new companions and gear them up so you’re ready to combat evil…and run a lemonade stand.

    Something Lurks in the Neon Night

    All you wanted to do was to veg out, eat too much candy, and watch horror movies until dawn. But instead, the swarm of Greed invaded your camp, and now you have to fight it!

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    You play as The Leader, a young teenager destined to save your hometown, Monarch, with your three new friends; The Wiz, The Tinkerer, and The Champ. Each has their own special skills (such as repairing towers, kicking butt, and assembling a siege robot) that are needed to create a successful defense strategy. Together, you have to beat back the Greed—a dormant force that somehow awoke, dead set on wreaking havoc. As you delve deeper into the mystery, you’ll discover where everyone’s gone, where the Greed came from, and what they want. As you swoosh by Main Street on your bike, you’ll find plenty to uncover in this world packed to the brim with lore.

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    Retro Vibes and Lulling Synth Waves

    Experience a Kingdom game like you’ve never seen it before, in all its vintage glory, as the Kingdom series’ classic, iconic, handcrafted 2D art style has been amped up by neon and retro vibes.

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    Travel back to the pixelated 80s when headbands, tracksuits, hoodies, and sneakers ruled, and the color beige was a no-go. Also, you were nothing without a cool bike.

    This was also the era of the synth, when music could make robots breakdance, and the future could be heard in every tune. The Kingdom Eighties OST is composed by renowned composer Andreas Hald and will make you feel like you’re back at summer camp when everything was possible, and all you needed was your best buddies…and perhaps a soda.

    Press Play and Hope to Survive

    Arcades rule! That’s just a fact, and Kingdom Eighties comes with a brand new game mode: Survival Mixtapes! This is a classic arcade survival game, with the only difference that you don’t have to feed the machine quarters. In five different episodes—such as “Back to the Suburbs” and “Greed, First Goo”—you have to survive progressively harder waves of Greed monsters. Each episode comes with random mounts and certain buildings’ special abilities disabled, making each playthrough unique.

    Your skills will truly be tested, so you have to be nifty, swift, and adaptive if you want to survive!

    Grab Your Controller!

    Fans of the Kingdom series, tower-defense gamers, and those who ache to enter a time machine and head for the 80s with all its splendor and adventures are sure to love Kingdom Eighties!

    Kingdom Eighties is available now on Xbox!

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    Kingdom Eighties

    Raw Fury

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    $11.99

    Kingdom Eighties is a new and standalone title in the award-winning micro-strategy series, Kingdom. A love letter to the nostalgic days of bike riding, summer camps, and sitting around in your pajamas on a Saturday morning in front of the TV. You play as The Leader, a young camp counselor who’ll have to protect their family and the entire town from the relentless attack of the mysterious Greed. The young neighbourhood kids will be at your side, and you’ll also find some new friends along the way: The Champ, the Tinkerer, and the Wiz will lend you their skills and support in battle. What is the secret of the Crown of the Creation, and why are the Greed trying to steal it? New and returning Monarchs: Grab your bikes and get ready for a Summer of Greed! A KINGDOM GAME FOR VETERANS AND NEWCOMERS
    Building upon the well-known mechanics in the Kingdom series, Kingdom Eighties adds a new storytelling approach. Recruit the neighbourhood kids and assign them roles as builders or soldiers, and expand your territory while uncovering the secrets of your family lineage, the Greed, and the Crown of Creation. STRONGER TOGETHER
    Kingdom Eighties is the story of four unlikely heroes and their friendship. You are The Leader, and the fate of the town rests on your shoulders, but you don’t have to bike alone: The Champ, The Tinkerer and The Wiz will join your band and help you in the fight with their unique abilities. HIT THE STREETS IN STYLE
    The summer camp is just the beginning! You will travel through different locations never seen before in the Kingdom series. Find some fresh wheels at the skateboard park, visit the shops on Main Street, and free the New Lands Mall from the Greed; all crafted with Kingdom’s distinctive, mesmerizing pixel-art.

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  • Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 16 to 20

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 16 to 20

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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!

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    Kingdom Eighties

    Raw Fury

    Kingdom Eighties – October 16

    Kingdom Eighties is a new and standalone title in the award-winning micro-strategy series, Kingdom. A love letter to the nostalgic days of bike riding, summer camps, and sitting around in your pajamas on a Saturday morning in front of the TV. You play as The Leader, a young camp counselor who’ll have to protect their family and the entire town from the relentless attack of the mysterious Greed.


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    Skull Island: Rise of Kong

    GameMill Entertainment

    $39.99 $31.99

    Skull Island: Rise of Kong – October 17
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Embark on a 3rd person action-adventure quest to avenge the death of your parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: Gaw. Conquer waves of primal beasts and defeat the minions of your arch-nemesis on your way to becoming the rightful King of Skull Island.


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    SONIC SUPERSTARS

    SEGA

    $59.99

    Sonic Superstars – October 17

    Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to three other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary!


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    Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness

    Blowfish Studios

    Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness – October 17

    In Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, discover a story full of mystery and pain where every shadow hides a twisted secret or vicious threat, and no one is safe from tragedy. Experience the chilling story of a 1920s freak circus that burned to the ground, and the grotesque quest to found the circus anew.


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    Wizard with a Gun

    Devolver Digital

    $24.99

    Wizard with a Gun – October 17
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    An online cooperative sandbox survival game set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown. Carefully design weapons, bullets, and furnishings for your tower home but try not to burn it all down as the magic you wield escalates beyond your control…


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    Ball laB II

    Eastasiasoft Limited

    Ball IaB II – October 18

    Roll, bounce, and double-jump through tough-but-fair platforming stages in minimalistic retro style! Stripping away modern complexities to return to a simpler, more challenging style of gaming, Ball laB II is a straightforward precision platformer presented in minimalistic pixel art graphics with a soothing color palette. Each puzzling stage fills a single screen, with the objective being to get from one end of the level to another without falling victim to spikes, pitfalls, or other hazards.


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    Cafe Owner Simulator

    RockGame S.A.

    Café Owner Simulator – October 18

    Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time, and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.


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    Hellboy Web of Wyrd

    Good Shepherd Entertainment

    Hellboy: Web of Wyrd – October 18

    When an agent of the B.P.R.D. goes missing, Hellboy is sent to investigate; pulling him into the depths of the Wyrd. Developed by Upstream Arcade, Hellboy Web of Wyrd utilizes an art style faithful to Mike Mignola’s original masterpieces. Like in the comics, the game sends Hellboy on a series of vastly different and wholly-unique adventures; and while each story stands on its own, they are all tied to the mysterious legacy of The Butterfly House.


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    Hidden Cats in London

    Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

    Hidden Cats in London – October 18

    A short and pleasant experience in the form of a hidden object game – fill the city of London with color as you spot all the stray cats that wander around! Try the different game modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!


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    Kona II: Brume

    Ravenscourt Games

    Kona II: Brume – October 18

    Kona II: Brume continues the story of the interactive tale Kona and offers players an immersive first-person narrative experience with a unique storytelling mechanic. Explore the rustic setting of a rural mining village of Northern Canada in 1970 and uncover the mystery of the bizarre mist – the brume – that has engulfed the region.


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    Overpass 2 – Standard Edition (Pre-order)

    Nacon

    $49.99

    Overpass 2 – October 18
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

    Put your skills to the test in five game modes where you must come to grips with demanding challenges: off-road sprint, off-road circuit, hill climb, obstacle course, and closed circuit. Your results will depend on how well you can analyze the course and pick the best routes. Take the controls of powerful buggies and quads from major manufacturers such as Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Suzuki as you travel across 30 routes in five regions inspired by the Baja Desert, East Central US, Johnson Valley, Utah Desert, and Western Europe.


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    Royal Roads 3

    8floor ltd

    Royal Roads 3 – October 18

    Harvest crops, mine stone, process wood and allocate resources intelligently in real time to complete level objectives in the allotted time. As you progress through the game, you can improve the available resources using the rewards you earn.


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    Life of Delta

    Daedalic Entertainment

    Life of Delta – October 18

    A point-and-click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. The only survivors are decaying service robots and humanoid lizards that were born from a long nuclear fallout. The story follows Delta, who is a small service robot and like any other robot, he is just trying to survive in this harsh environment.


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    Skeljump

    Weakfish Studio Publishing

    Skeljump – October 18 

    Solve puzzles that get more complex as you progress by managing time well, using your reflexes and memory to overcome the challenges. Featuring simple but unique graphics and gameplay and test yourself in many ways.


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    Slender: The Arrival

    Blue Isle Studios Inc.

    $19.99

    Slender: The Arrival – October 18

    Slender: The Arrival is the official re-imagining and expansion of the original game, featuring a brand-new storyline, new characters, improved visuals, great replay value, and most importantly, survival horror at its best.


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    Tricky Tanks

    benjisoft

    $4.99

    Tiny Tanks – October 18

    Tricky tanks is a local couch multiplayer game. Imagine a realtime Worms meets Towerfall meet Bomberman. Playable from 2 ro 4 players, with a variety of absurd weapons ( Cheese Bombs, Elephants, Bowling Balls, etc…) and 4 different environments


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    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express

    Microids

    $39.99

    Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express – October 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    Discover a modernized and revisited version of Agatha Christie’s classic. Set in 2023, Murder on the Orient Express brings the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. With brand-new elements added to the original story, experience the mystery and suspense like never before and rediscover one of the most famous cases of Hercule Poirot.


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    Bish Bash Bots

    Firestoke

    Bish Bash Bots – October 19

    A unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op/online play or go it alone to save the world. In a cartoony take on the distant future, robots have become an integral part of everyday life. But everything changes when the bots, seemingly for no reason, malfunction and start stealing all the world’s technology.


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    ENDLESS™ Dungeon

    SEGA Europe Ltd

    $29.99

    Endless Dungeon – October 19

    A unique blend of roguelite, tactical action, and tower defense set in the award-winning Endless Universe. Plunge into an abandoned space station alone or with friends in co-op, recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.


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    The Gap

    Crunching Koalas

    $19.99

    The Gap – October 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    The Gap tells the difficult story of one man’s struggle to find a cure for his family’s sickness by diving ever deeper into his own psyche and through the exploration of the memories dear to his heart. While exploring the raw, minimalist spaces, he comes across items that act as gateways to his past.


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    Gargoyles Remastered

    Disney

    $14.99

    Gargoyles Remastered – October 19

    Gargoyles Remastered is an artfully crafted revival of the ‘90s classic 16-bit side-scrolling platform adventure. Relive the epic journey of Goliath and the Gargoyles featuring enhanced visuals, animations, and SFX, all inspired by the acclaimed animated series.


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    Harmony’s Odyssey

    We Dig Games

    $14.99

    Harmony’s Odyssey – October 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart  Dlievery

    A 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures, and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.


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    HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 – Turbocharged

    Milestone S.r.l.

    $49.99

    Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged – October 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    If you thought the first chapter was awesome, well, buckle up because we are going to blow you away with incredible new features! Make room on your virtual shelf because you can access more than 130 vehicles, and even more varieties! Yes, not only Hot Wheels Originals, but also Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and vehicles from the entertainment world. Now you can also ride motorbikes and ATVs, each with their own unique racing style to take on every track in the most strategic way!


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    Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue

    Aksys Games

    $49.99

    Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue – October 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

    You’ve been kidnapped and forced to participate in a twisted reality TV show with 10 strangers. At the end of your stay, you’ll receive $500,000. There’s just one catch: there are no rules. Inescapable’s story explores human nature and how far people will go for social clout, wealth, and their own desires.


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    Jujubos

    Dininho Games

    Jujubos – October 19

    A puzzle game where you must use different tools to build a path and rescue all the Jujubos. Help these sweet creatures to escape from different biomes and climates and return home. But be careful — the resources are limited, so be smart and plan the perfect escape for each situation.


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    Spirit Of The Island

    PID Games

    Spirit Of The Island – October 19

    What was once a prosperous tourist destination is now a shade of its former glory: and it’s your job to bring it back to life! Explore the Archipelago, meet the locals, and lend them a hand to restore the tourist paradise… while you try to uncover the mysteries of your past!


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    Witchy Life Story

    Sundew Studios

    Witchy Life Story – October 19

    Don’t get kicked out of training in this witchy tale of chaos, friendship, and romance! Play as the youngest member of the illustrious, magical von Teasel family, but you’re not exactly their pride and joy. In fact, your grandmother has given you one last chance to prove yourself — or no more witch training for you!


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    Xbox Play Anywhere

    Mummy Pinball

    Super PowerUP Games

    $2.99 $2.54

    Mummy Pinball – October 19
    Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

    Overcome all the challenges and break the curse of the Egyptian gods in this exciting Pinball machine. Discover all the secrets inside the pyramid, and find the tomb of the pharaoh, complete all the missions, and become number 1 in the world or the best among your friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboards.


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    The Jackbox Party Pack 10

    Jackbox Games, Inc

    The Jackbox Party Pack 10 – October 19

    Ready to be a party legend? The celebrated franchise returns with epic drawing battles in Tee K.O. 2, chaotic type-offs in FixyText, time-travel trivia in Timejinx, hidden identity intrigue in Hypnotorious, and group music-making in Dodo Re Mi.


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    NeonPowerUp!

    Ratalaika Games S.L.

    NeonPowerUps – October 20

    Featuring a beautiful, pixelated world full of obstacles and challenges set in a deadly future where artificial intelligence has gone mad — your task is to restore all the batteries in the world.


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    Cyber Tank

    Xitilon

    Cyber Tank – October 20

    A challenging puzzle game which adds various mechanics on top of the Sokoban genre with shot reflections, destroyable ice, crumbling floors, teleports, and more.


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    Burger Chef Tycoon

    Baltoro Games

    Burger Chef Tycoon – October 20

    Manage the preparation of burgers, fries, crispy chicken, and a multitude of other treats! Try to deliver the orders on time but be careful not to mix them up!


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    Loco Parentis

    Omni Games

    Loco Parentis – October 20

    Meet terrifying tenants of your house… Are they friends or foes? Are you brave enough to find out the little girl’s story and find her mother? Hardcore gameplay, ominous atmosphere, and constant sense of foreboding are waiting for you.


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