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On November 10th, “Vampire Survivors” will launch for Xbox platforms

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Vampire Survivors has consistently ranked as the most popular game on Steam Deck because it’s so much fun. As tens of thousands of adversaries encroach the screen, your character automatically shoots weapons. In the heat of battle, all you have control over is how the character moves and what weapons and items they have equipped (there are persistent powerups you can unlock as well). It’s one of those games that you really have to play to appreciate, but it will soon be much simpler for more people to give it a try.

For November 10, Vampire Survivors will launch on Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X, and it will also be accessible through Xbox Game Pass. This will significantly lower the entry barrier even though it just costs $5.

It’s not a great surprise that Microsoft is adding one of the biggest breakthrough hits of this year to Xbox Game Pass. PC Game Pass subscribers already have access to Vampire Survivors.

Return to Monkey Island will also be available this month on Xbox platforms and Game Pass. In September, the adventure series’ rebirth debuted on PC and Switch. On November 8th, it will be accessible via Xbox, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

On the same day, the console version of Football Manager 2023 will be released on PC, consoles, and the cloud. The game’s complete PC version will also be available on Game Pass at that time. On the other hand, on November 8th, Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition will be removed from Game Pass.

Members of Game Pass have a lot more to look forward to this month. On November 3rd, a 2D metroidvania game called Ghost Song will be released for the cloud, consoles, and PC. In it, you explore a far-off moon. On November 15, Obsidian’s Pentiment, one of the last first-party Xbox exclusives for this year, will be released on all three systems. On the same day, Somerville, from a studio Dino Patti, executive producer of Inside and Limbo, cofounded, will make its premiere.

The whole seasons of The Walking Dead: A New Frontier and The Walking Dead: Michonne are currently available on PC Game Pass. The Legend of Tianding, a side-scrolling beat’em-up, has recently arrived on PC, Xbox, and the cloud.

On November 8th, the winter update for Halo Infinite will be released. Along with new maps, a brand-new game mode, and (at long last) a mechanism to gain experience points solely by playing multiplayer games, it will finally add online campaign co-op and Forge mode to the game. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition will be a free update starting on November 11. The additions include an actual airplane, gliders, and helicopters.

 

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Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta

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The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.

Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”

Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.

How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?

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Indie Not on PlayStation Wins BAFTA Game of the Year, Beating PS5, PS4’s Greatest Hits

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God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?

Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.

There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.

In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.

What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?

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On May 17, Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion will be available on consoles

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While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.

It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.

If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?

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