Microsoft has an amazing week for gamers this week with the arrival of George R.R. Martin’s Elden Ring, one of the most keenly anticipated games of the year. In addition, Destiny 2 is receiving a massive expansion with The Witch Queen and lots of other games are coming out this week that are sure to pique the interest of any avid gamer. Check out this week’s list and get gaming!
Already Released
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (Optimized for Xbox Series X/S)
Sister of Shapes, Sword-Breaker, Savathûn. The Witch Queen awaits those who are driven to understand her inexplicable control of the Light. Her soldiers march with a new purpose – emboldened by a power they’ve never held. Come, Guardian. Enter her Throne World, experience the best campaign yet, and survive the truth.
Monster Crown
Unravel Crown Island’s dark story as you create your own monster legacy. With a history of sadistic rulers and heroic saviors, the island faces another threat in the form of a malicious young woman seeking power. It’s up to you and the monsters you make pacts with to prevent the return of tyranny. Will your decisions make you a savior or a dark messiah?
Synergia
A neon-lit dystopian cityscape becomes the stage for thrilling adventure and deep yuri romance in this cyberpunk-themed visual novel. The complex personalities and experiences of more than 20 characters are interwoven across multiple paths and possible endings. Your choices matter, not only to you, but to all those with whom you struggle to connect.
Wednesday, February 23
Dr. Oil
This story is heavily influenced by the popular fairy tales that you loved to hear so much as youngsters before the sleep. Once upon a time, there was a boy who lived in a fabled and distant kingdom. One day he was bitten by a seagull and therefore he turned into Captain Seagull. Hatred and darkness filled the heart of that boy, and he became evil because all seagulls are evil!
Explosive Candy World
Forget running or jumping. In Explosive Candy World, you’ll have to destroy obstacles, blow yourself over pitfalls and ricochet off walls in order to reach the goal! It’s physics-based mayhem with a precision platforming twist. Presented in cute and colorful pixel art and set to an original retro soundtrack, Explosive Candy World mixes classic style with modernized mechanics for a unique and unconventional platforming experience.
Thursday, February 24
Istanbul: Digital Edition
Istanbul is, without a doubt, one of the best board games to have ever been published. The long list of its awards and honors speaks for itself.
Light Up the Room (Optimized for Xbox Series X/S, Smart Delivery)
The object of each level is to avoid all of the traps in the room and reach the goal. However, the terrain is invisible to the player. The player can discover terrain by physically touching into it. If the player dies, the room isn’t wiped clean after it, so the player has a better awareness of their surroundings, making an easier time navigating after multiple attempts!
Tux and Fanny
Tux and Fanny just want to play soccer but their soccer ball is deflated. Go on an epic adventure to help them inflate their ball. Play as both Tux and Fanny as well as a cat and a flea. All four characters will have to work together if you’re going to inflate the ball.
Friday, February 25
Elden Ring (Optimized for Xbox Series X/S, Smart Delivery)
Unravel the mysteries of the Elden Ring’s power. Encounter adversaries with profound backgrounds, characters with their own unique motivations for helping or hindering your progress, and fearsome creatures.
Grid Legends (Optimized for Xbox Series X/S, Smart Delivery)
GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport and edge of your seat action around the globe. Create your dream motorsport events, hop into live multiplayer races, be part of the drama in an immersive virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular action racing.
