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Best Game Pass game of June 2020?

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 0 0%
 
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 & 2.5 ReMix 3 20.00%
 
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue 2 13.33%
 
No Man's Sky 3 20.00%
 
Observation 1 6.67%
 
Streets of Rogue 0 0%
 
The Bard’s Tale Remastered and Resnarkled 2 13.33%
 
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales 1 6.67%
 
Other 3 20.00%
 
Total:15

Spotted Gonner 2 from the Game Pass section during the Gamescom show. Added it to the upcoming list.

AoE III DE will be available on October 15th.



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Enjoy Wasteland 3 and Double Kick Heroes!



Barozi said:
Enjoy Wasteland 3 and Double Kick Heroes!

Wasteland 3 is a must for RPG fans





Available tomorrow!



Crusader Kings III (PC) ID@Xbox – Available today!
This grand strategy game puts you at the head of a noble house in a deeply researched medieval world. Use your armies, your diplomacy, and your wit to expand and elevate your dynasty. Each generation brings new characters and new challenges as pesky plotters, turbulent priests and ungrateful children challenge your efforts to keep your realm and your family in line.

The Jackbox Party Pack 4 (Console) ID@Xbox – September 3
The biggest and fourthiest addition to this storied party game franchise features the blanking fun sequel Fibbage 3 and its brand-new game mode, Fibbage: Enough About You; the web-based frame game Survive the Internet; the spooky date-a-thon Monster Seeking Monster; the deranged debate match Bracketeering; and the one-up art game Civic Doodle. Use your phones or tablets as controllers and play with up to 16 players, plus an audience of up to 10,000!

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (Console & PC) – September 3
Menace and desperation seethe through the rotting walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard marks a new beginning for survival horror with a shift to an immersive first-person perspective. Powered by the RE Engine, graphics reach new heights of incredible photorealism to further draw players into the disturbing game world.

Tell Me Why: Chapter Two (Console & PC) – September 3
Available on Day One with Xbox Game Pass! The Ronan twins continue to uncover Mary-Ann’s secrets, but find that some people who knew her want the truth to stay buried. Michael helps Tyler adapt to life in Delos Crossing, while Alyson struggles with the tension between her brother and Uncle Eddy.

Touhou Luna Nights (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – September 3
Touhou Project meets Metroidvania in this phenomenal title. The protagonist Sakuya Izayoi explores a Gensokyo-like world with her skills sealed. She must unseal her skills, and fight against other Touhou Project characters to discover the truth about this world she finds herself in. The world, the characters and their animations… the beauty of the Touhou Project world is expressed through gorgeous pixel graphics. Touhou Luna Nights is not only for Touhou fans but one that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves their 2D action games. 

World War Z (PC) – September 3
Humanity is on the brink of extinction. From New York to Moscow and Jerusalem, the undead apocalypse continues to spread. As the end looms, a hardened few band together to defeat the horde and outlive the dead.

Star Renegades (PC) ID@Xbox – September 8
Star Renegades is a strategy RPG about outsmarting AI-driven adversaries, forging friendships, and toppling galactic empires spanning over multiple generations. Fusing a reactive, tactical turn-based battle system that emphasizes interrupts and counters, with a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign and an intelligent Adversary system with enemy officers that evolve and move up in the ranks, every playthrough is unique, challenging, and never the same.

Disgaea 4 Complete+ (PC) – September 10
The ultimate Disgaea has arrived on Xbox Game Pass for PC! HL-raising action and a horde of special features await you in this tale of fiery revolution. With over 30 unlockable characters, extra story campaigns, and modern flourishes to the Disgaea formula, Disgaea 4 Complete+ offers as deep and smooth of an SRPG experience as there has ever been.

Hotshot Racing (Console) ID@Xbox – September 10
Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience. 16 racing circuits provide the twists, turns and straights conducive to searingly quick racing. Smash lap records to rise-up the global online leaderboards or download ghost laps to match your racing lines against the very best.

Tell Me Why: Chapter Three (Console & PC) – September 10
Available on Day One with Xbox Game Pass! The search for their father’s identity has thrown the twins’ lives into turmoil. Fearing he’s lost his sister, Tyler continues the pursuit alone. Meanwhile, Alyson’s guilt brings her into conflict with the people she loves most, as the heart-rending Tell Me Why trilogy concludes!

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep & Forsaken (Console) – Coming Soon
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to experience responsive first-person shooter combat filled with stylish finishers and devastating Super abilities. Create your Guardian and explore the mysteries of the solar system while collecting powerful gear to customize your look and playstyle. Brave challenging co-op missions, compete with other Guardians in a variety of PvP modes, and experience a cinematic story throughout both the Forsaken and Shadowkeep expansions. You decide your legend.

In Case You Missed It at gamescom 2020:

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (PC) Pre-install now!
From Xbox Game Studios, available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition completes the celebration of one of the most beloved real-time strategy franchises in definitive form. Command mighty civilizations from across Europe and the Americas or jump to the battlefields of Asia in stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics and with a fully remastered soundtrack. Experience two new game modes: including all previously released expansions and 14 civilizations, plus two brand new civilizations – the Swedes and Inca.  

Drake Hollow (Console) ID@Xbox – Available now!
Drake Hollow is a cooperative action village-building game set in The Hollow – a blighted mirror of our world – in which players build and defend villages of Drakes, the lovable, local vegetable folk. Either solo or with friends, players follow the guidance of a mysterious crow to explore a dynamically generated world of islands trapped in poisonous aether and help the Drakes restore their camp.

DLC / Game Updates

Grounded August Content Update
The August Content Update has arrived! Along with the bird, which players can expect to see feathers appear in the backyard to use for crafting, there are plenty of other goodies waiting. Players can now expect to see two new categories of quests available from BURG.L: Chipsleuth quests that will ask players to explore to find missing BURG.L chips and the Artificer quests will ask players to craft specific items. Both quest types reward the player with Raw Science, which can then be used in BURG.L’s Tech Chip Swap Shop to purchase upgrades, blueprints, and a new perk: Meat Shield. Perks are another new feature included with this update. These perks allow the player to select up to 3 different mutations to apply to their character to help them survive the backyard.

Streets of Rogue Character Bundle – Available now!
Xbox Game Pass members can use their exclusive membership discount to save up to 10%! Streets of Rogue is back with 6 brand new characters! This rogue-lite about player choice and anarchy is now giving you even more freedom in your adventure of becoming mayor of the city. Play as the Alien and mind control your way to victory or be the Courier and roller skate your way into becoming the mayor! If you are new to Streets of Rogue, the Streets of Rogue Character Bundle will get you all that you need to cause chaos, complete the missions, and determine the future of the city!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

After a huge Perk drop last week with Discord, Gears 5, and Overcooked! 2, to close out the month of August we have even more Perks that are heading your way this week!

War Thunder (Available September 2, excluding Japan)
Get ready for action with the Full Alert Bundle! Join War Thunder, the most comprehensive free-to-play MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft from World War II and the Cold War. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with millions of players from all over the world in an ever-evolving environment.

Phantasy Star Online 2 (Available September 2, excluding South Korea, Japan, Belgium, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia)
Claim your Phantasy Star Online 2 September Monthly Bonus Pack, which includes Triboosts, Casino Coin Passes, and more!

Additionally, this is also your last chance to claim your Spotify, Smite x Avatar Starter Pass, and Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Perks!  So make sure you redeem these now via the Perks gallery on your Xbox console, Windows 10 PC, and Xbox Game Pass mobile app.

Xbox Game Pass Quests

New September Quests this week! There are dozens available, but here’s a few to note:

  • New Weekly Summer Mode Quest (Ultimate members):
    • Grounded – “Go big or never go home” (play Grounded): 50 points
  • New Weekly Quests (All Game Pass members)
    • Carrion – Earn two achievements: 75 points

Check back for daily, weekly, and monthly Quests on your console or see all your Quests in the new Xbox Game Pass mobile app! Redeem points for more Game Pass, Xbox gift cards and giveaway entries.

Leaving Soon

We all need that extra space on the hard drive – here is your notice to wrap up these games before they hit the ole dusty trail. (If you want to keep the fun going before they go, you can use your exclusive membership discount to get up to 20% on games!)

Leaving September 1

  • NBA 2K20 (Console)

Leaving September 7

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (Console)

Leaving September 15

  • Gonner: Blueberry Edition (Console & PC)
  • Jump Force (Console)

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/01/xbox-game-pass-coming-soon-september-2020/



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Get EA Play with Xbox Game Pass for No Additional Cost

When we created Xbox Game Pass, we did so with the vision of bringing you more great games to discover and play with your friends. Over the last three years, we’ve delivered on that vision by bringing more content to our 10 million members, and we’ve expanded the service to reach people wherever they play, across devices. At E3 in 2019, we introduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass for PC – and last month, we shared that Ultimate members can play more than 100 games from the cloud on their Android phone or tablet beginning September 15.

Today, we’re excited to announce the next step in this journey. We are teaming up with Electronic Arts to provide Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members with an EA Play membership at no additional cost starting this holiday. This means Ultimate members can enjoy EA Play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Windows 10 PCs, and Xbox Game Pass for PC members get EA Play on Windows 10. 

Formerly known as EA Access and Origin Access, EA Play will bring the best of EA to Game Pass, including:

  • More than 60 of EA’s biggest and best console and PC games like FIFA 20, Titanfall 2 and Need for Speed Heat, as well as titles from some of EA’s most popular franchises like Battlefield, Mass Effect, Skate, and The Sims.
  • Exclusive in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, discounts on EA digital purchases for DLC, games, and more.
  • Access to trials of games for up to 10 hours from best-loved franchises and top titles like Madden NFL 21 and FIFA 21.
  • Not only will EA Play titles be available on console and PC, this holiday, some of the best EA Play games will also be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play on Android devices via the cloud at no additional charge.

Since we launched Xbox Game Pass, you’ve shared that it creates amazing experiences for you and your communities. Together, we have seen it amplify the power of gaming – to unlock discovery of new adventures, bring fun and enjoyment to a day, and make it possible to connect from afar. If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass yet, you can join the community for just $1 for your first month. With EA Play bringing the best of EA to Game Pass across devices there is no better time to jump in to the Game Pass experience! Learn more at xbox.com/gamepass.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/09/get-ea-play-with-xbox-game-pass-at-no-additional-cost/

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Already added a shit ton of games into the upcoming section. Now going through the EA Play PC list which has some additional games.

In other news, Gears Tactics just became a launch title.



New games have been added today (some unannounced ones included):

Black Desert (X1)
Disgaea 4 Complete+ (PC)
Hotshot Racing (X1)
Stranger Things 3: The Game (X1)
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics (X1, PC)




Thank you Barozi.



Bit late to the party but I had a few busy days.

Anyways here's the update for the 2nd half of September:

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Cloud Gaming, Destiny 2, Night in the Woods, Company of Heroes 2, and More

You might have noticed a couple extra words in the title of this post: Cloud Gaming! Today, we announced the initial launch line-up of more than 100 games that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play on Android mobile phones and tablets from the cloud (Beta) in 22 countries starting September 15. And did we mention there is no additional cost? So keep an eye on our Twitter and Instagram, where we’ll let you know all the games coming soon to play on PC, console, and Android mobile devices!  

And if you didn’t catch the rest of our news from last week, may I recommend a little bit of light reading for you?

Coming Soon

Company of Heroes 2 (PC) – September 17
The follow-up to the highest rated RTS of all time, Company of Heroes 2 is an acclaimed blend of strategy and tactics will test players’ knowledge of real-world combat. Now with five armies included to play with in multiplayer and two single-player campaigns. Cover, line of sight, armor, and fully destructible environments all must be considered to lead your troops to victory

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep & Forsaken (Android & Console) – September 22
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to experience responsive first-person shooter combat filled with stylish finishers and devastating Super abilities. Create your Guardian and explore the mysteries of the solar system while collecting powerful gear to customize your look and playstyle. Brave challenging co-op missions, compete with other Guardians in a variety of PvP modes, and experience a cinematic sci-fi story throughout both the Forsaken and Shadowkeep expansions. You decide your legend.

Halo 3: ODST (Android & PC) – September 22
Play as an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper (ODST) and explore the war-ravaged streets of New Mombasa as you attempt to piece together the Covenant’s motivations for invading the city. As an ODST, you don’t have the firepower or the overshields to go head-to-head with Elites, Brutes, and Hunters – so use stealth and hit-and-run tactics to eliminate threats and sneak behind enemy lines.

That’s not all though, as ODST Firefight is joining The Master Chief Collection on console and PC for the first time, with online matchmaking, dedicated servers, and new custom game modes! Grab some friends and hop into the fan-favorite mode as you take out wave after wave of Covenant invaders across 10 legacy maps.

Night in the Woods (Android, Console, PC) ID@Xbox – September 24
Join college dropout Mae Borowski as she returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs, seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind. But things aren’t the same. Home seems different now and her friends have grown and changed. Leaves are falling and the wind is growing colder. Strange things are happening as the light fades.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Android & Console) ID@Xbox – September 24
Sequel to the critically acclaimed Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide. Fight together with your friends against the forces of Chaos and Skaven in this epic 4-player co-op game set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world. Vermintide 2 expands the intense first-person combat with a brand-new enemy faction, 15 new career paths, talent trees, new weapons, an improved loot system, and more.

In Case You Missed It

We snuck in a few more games between the last time we talked here and now. Check these games out, they’re available for you to play now!

Black Desert (Android & Console) ID@Xbox
Welcome back to Xbox Game Pass! Experience fast-paced combat and an immersive story, within an expansive world just waiting to be explored. The game chronicles a conflict between two rival nations, the Republic of Calpheon and the Kingdom of Valencia. During your action-packed journey, you are accompanied by a Black Spirit – a companion whose destiny is intertwined with your own – as you discover the secret of the Black Stones and the history of their corrupting effects.

Stranger Things 3: The Game (Android & Console) ID@Xbox
The official companion game to Season 3 of the hit original series! Play through familiar events from the series while also uncovering never-before-seen quests, character interactions, and secrets! This adventure game blends a distinctively retro art style with modern gameplay mechanics to deliver nostalgic fun with a fresh new twist. Just like in the show, teamwork is at the heart of Stranger Things 3: The Game. Fans can team up in two player local co-op to explore the world of Hawkins, solve puzzles, and battle the emerging evils of The Upside Down as one of twelve beloved characters from the show.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics (Android & Console) ID@Xbox
In The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, you will lead a fledgling resistance of Gelfling against their oppressive overlords, the Skeksis, across more than 50 unique turn-based tactics RPG battles. Along the way, you will recruit and customize new allies by assigning them jobs, modifying their abilities, and outfitting them with equipment to ensure victory. With 14 playable characters, including familiar faces from the classic film and the new Netflix Original series, build your own teams and devise winning strategies to overthrow the rule of the Skeksis and restore light to the Gelfling homeworld of Thra!

Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta)

Last week we announced that Xbox Game Pass for PC and the Xbox App will become exit beta on September 17. We’ve built experiences with the help of the PC gaming community and PC game developers and can’t wait to keep that momentum going. We’ll continue to address your feedback and keep the library fresh – especially with EA Play coming this holiday.

We’re retiring the introductory Xbox Game Pass for PC price on the 17th, but if you’re already a member, you’ll pay the same rate through the next billing cycle (look out for a notification on September 17 with more detail). After that, Xbox Game Pass for PC will be available for $9.99 a month. If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass for PC yet, now is your moment! You can try your first month for $1.

DLC / Game Updates

Minecraft Dungeons: Creeping Winter DLC
Xbox Game Pass members save 10% off! A creeping winter spreads across the land, consuming everything it touches – and at the center of the storm is the Wretched Wraith. The only chance to stop the biting frost is for a hero to face new missions and relentless enemies. Hunt down the source of corruption and discover new armour, weapons, and artifacts!

The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon & Expansion Pass – Available now!
Use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save 10% off! Continue your employment in the Halcyon colony with the first of two story-based expansions for The Outer Worlds. Mystery and intrigue abound on the Gorgon Asteroid, formerly the site of one of Halcyon’s most ambitious (and disastrous!) scientific experiments that has led to the asteroid becoming a den of monsters and marauders. Check out new locations, science weapons, customization, and lore on Gorgon!

Sea of Thieves: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Talk Like A Pirate Day is upon us, and there are antics aplenty for players venturing into Rare’s shared world pirate adventure Sea of Thieves this weekend. With a special Gold & Glory Weekend also offering double gold and reputation for savvy sailors playing between September 18 and 21, there are some glorious gains to be made – and the swashbuckling shenanigans don’t stop there! The in-game Storytelling emote will also be given to Game Pass members playing during September 17 and 20, just to make sure our pirates have the right tools to regale others with their tales from the seas. The Summer of Sea of Thieves event is ongoing until September 30, also offering opportunities to snag a fine stash of player titles and cosmetics. There’s never been a better time to be a pirate!

Save 25% on Disgaea 4 Complete+ for PC until September 17
If you’re enjoying Disgaea 4 Complete+, you can buy it between now and September 17 and enjoy a discount of up to 25%! Dive into a tale of revolution and redemption, woven throughout a dark and hilarious realm of vampires, werewolves, and other devilish denizens. Engage in immersive and in-depth tactics-based gameplay brimming with over-the-top destructive action and unload a horde of special features to take your Netherworldly adventures to another level. Brace your belt pouches and grab your sardines; the ultimate HD Disgaea game has arrived, dood!

Xbox Game Pass Quests

Even more September Quests are going live this week!  There are dozens available, but here’s a couple to check out:

  • Sea of Thieves (Ultimate Members only, Starting 9/15) – “Talk like a Pirate” (Log in and play) – 25 points
  • Dungeon of the Endless (All Game Pass Members, Starting 9/15) – “Open 10 doors” (Open 10 doors) – 50 points

Check back for daily, weekly, and monthly Quests on your console or see all your Quests in the Xbox Game Pass mobile app!  Redeem points for more Xbox Game Pass, Xbox gift cards and giveaway entries.

Leaving Soon

I know we haven’t been doing many favors for your hard drives with our recent announcements, but let’s save some room for the games that are leaving soon and give them a proper send-off! Remember to use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20% if you want to keep these games for good.

Leaving September 30

  • Bad North (Console & PC)
  • DiRT Rally 2.0 (Console & PC)
  • Dishonored 2 (Console & PC)
  • Panzer Dragoon Orta (Console)
  • Westerado: Double Barreled (Console)
  • Yooka-Laylee (Console)

Lastly, you don’t have to score your last goal just yet. While Rocket League (Console) is leaving soon, keep an eye on their Twitter for more information soon on when they are going free to play.

More games coming soon and more places to play them, it’s been an exciting September so far. As per usual, we’re not done yet! If you want in on this, get your first month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1!

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/14/coming-soon-xbox-game-pass-wave-2-september-2020/