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2023 promises to be a big year for Xbox and Windows PC games, with major new titles from Xbox Game Studios and our partners set to jostle for space on your hard drives and cloud devices. From ultra-anticipated RPGs like Starfield , to long-awaited blockbusters such as Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League , to indie hits-in-waiting, there’s something for everyone coming this year — and a huge portion of this list will be available from day one as part of your Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass membership.  With that in mind, the Xbox Wire team has come together to offer up our personal picks (in no particular order) for the year ahead. Below is just a snapshot of the big picture for 2023 — it’s clear it’s going to be a good year.  Starfield – 2023 – Xbox Series X│S, PC   (Game Pass)   I’m far from alone in my anticipation for Starfield , and for good reason. Bethesda’s upcoming RPG introduces an entirely new frontier to explore — space. As a member of space...

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is commencing its 1st Anniversary on January 31, 2023. The celebration event will commemorate the launch of the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival horror game. Our developer team has created a chock-full slate of exciting new features and content. The 1st Anniversary will have a stacked celebration schedule, starting with in-game events, which have always played a substantial role in the post-launch support of Dying Light 2 Stay Human . Bloody Anniversary (January 31 – February 8) will allow players to experience the game with a greater chance of dismembering foes. Dropkick Weekend (February 09 – 13) is going to base an entire event around the signature Dying Light move with amped-up ragdolls and damage. Both will provide additional community objectives with extra Anniversary-themed rewards via techlandgg.com . Dying Light veterans can look forward to collecting all three skins of characters from the original game. For the first time, it will be possible ...

When wishes go wrong, only SpongeBob and Patrick can make it right. Even though it was kinda their fault… Get ready to save Bikini Bottom in the all-new platforming adventure, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake ! When SpongeBob and Patrick receive a vial of Mermaid’s Tears from mysterious fortune teller Kasandra nothing can go wrong. Sorry, everything goes wrong. The lovable pals wish their wishes just a little bit too enthusiastically. So, they end up fracturing their reality, and releasing Cosmic Jelly — the glue that holds the universe together — into Bikini Bottom, with their friends being sucked into crazy Wishworlds! Oh, and Patrick gets turned into a balloon. But he’ll still be floating beside you all the way, because that’s what friends are for. Especially balloon friends. It’s down to you to hop, spin, bubble trap, kick, and Krusty-Krab-pizza-box-glide through seven Wishworlds to rescue your friends and deal with the unintended but devastating consequences of Spo...

Hello Xbox fans! All of us at NuChallenger are excited to announce that Treachery in Beatdown City: Ultra Remix is hitting Xbox on April 27th. Explore an angry city, meet the worst people, and beat ‘em up with style! Pick your fighter, freeze time, build custom combos, and knock out your enemies, all to save the president. Like what you’re hearing? Let me tell you more! Fight Back against Corruption After US President Blake Orama is kidnapped by ninja terrorists and Mayor Mike Moneybags shuts down the East Fulton police force, now-suspended police chief Antonio Santiago can sense something bigger is coming. He enlists the aid of his daughter Lisa and her two friends; Brad and Bruce, to set out to discover not only the truth; but also to find the root of the treachery in Beatdown City. Play as three unique heroes all fit with their own unique combat abilities and skill sets. Use Lisa’s icy boxing style to throw punches and strike fear into your enemies with her MMA skills; thro...

Starting today, Xbox and Windows PC players will be able to blast away decades of dirt in the new Tomb Raider Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator , available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass! Walk in Lara’s footsteps as you traverse the illustrious halls of Croft Manor and its sprawling grounds. Tarnished treasures, muddy motors… even dirty dinosaurs – you’ll find them all here. The Tomb Raider Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator contains five all-new maps to wash and explore. Deciding which locations to feature from Tomb Raider was no easy feat, but after whittling down a list of environments that were both iconic and rife with cleaning potential, Croft Manor’s undeniable appeal won our designers’ hearts. Not only is it a nostalgic place for fans of the franchise, but its owner is often too busy elsewhere to take care of the cleaning… Speaking of which, you are summoned to Croft Manor for this very reason. While Lara is away, it’s time to spray! The revered residence ha...

The sun has risen on a new era. Age of Empires’ time on console has begun! From today, the globally beloved and critically acclaimed Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is available on Xbox consoles with Xbox Game Pass. Built for controller play, this edition innovates and enhances the game for those more familiar with a controller than a keyboard. Rulers armed with Xbox controllers can now prove their might in over 200 hours of historical gameplay spanning over 1000 years of human history across 35 civilizations. Live through moments of global history from the comfort of your couch. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has been growing since its release in 2019 with almost 40 updates, 3 DLC additions, and a constant stream of improvements, with 83 maps, 42 multiplayer civilizations, 34 single-player campaigns, 10 multiplayer modes, and 7 co-op campaigns. Players can access all this content on console with the Age of Empires II: Deluxe Definitive Edition , available at lau...

Summary Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s electric personality, play, and love for all things baseball made him a great choice to be on the cover of MLB The Show 23 . Have access to all your progress and card inventory in MLB The Show 23 on every platform you own with Cross-Platform Play, Cross Saves, and Cross Progression. MLB The Show 23 launches March 28, 2023, and will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass. Pre-orders start February 6. Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s electric personality, play, and love for all things baseball made him a great choice to be on the cover of MLB The Show 23 .  Jazz grew up in Nassau, Bahamas, playing sandlot baseball with friends. As Jazz puts it, “No umpires, no catchers; just hitting bombs and having fun we just played to play.” He never thought a kid like him from the Bahamas would make it to The Show, let alone end up on the cover of MLB The Show! Today, we are thrilled to announce that MLB The Show 23 launches March 28, 2023, and will be available day o...

Dragons, dragons everywhere! The Year of the Rabbit is upon us and World of Warships: Legends is a great place to celebrate the arrival of the new symbol of the year. The themed range includes a new gorgeously looking port, Pan-Asian Tier VII Premium Destroyer Northern Dragon, special Commander guise Celestial Guardian with absolutely menacing unique roaring voiceover, and a dedicated container with chances for various content, including some from the previous celebrations of the Lunar New Year. Besides, more Pan-Asian content will become available for the players in form of… Pan-Asian Cruisers in Early Access A brand-new tech tree range makes its debut in this update. Pan-Asian cruisers wielding deepwater torpedoes as their primary weapon backed by the Smoke Generator consumable available for Tiers IV-VII, earnable through regular and Big Early Access crates, with a personal mission for each of those. Besides, the apex predator of the branch Tier VIII Sejong will be available w...

Roboquest is a fast-paced action-FPS infused with roguelite mechanics… and it’s available now in Xbox Game Preview and with Game Pass! Roboquest (Early Access game) offers a subtle blend of thrilling gameplay, satisfying gunplay and roguelite replayability. All of that supported by an adrenaline pumping soundtrack. It originally came to PC Game Pass in February 2022 and received many major updates since then. We thoroughly listened to community feedback and improved it, and it’s finally coming to consoles! Here are a few reasons why you might want to take a look at our beloved game: Fast-paced Gameplay Roboquest is designed to provide an action-packed experience with intense gunplay that will challenge your skills. The game features several movement mechanics allowing you to run ‘n’ gun through the levels, dodging the enemy bullet hell, and zooming in and onto the numerous enemies. Getting out of there alive is mandatory as death is… permanent. Permadeath and Basecamp Fa...