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Xbox Game Pass Update January 2020

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium, and More
Remember so long ago, way back in December during The Game Awards when we gave you a preview of what games were coming soon? That soon is sooner now than it was then, and we have more games now than we had then, which means we have even more… Read more

Cyber Shadow Leaps to Xbox Game Pass on January 26
Cyber Shadow
 is slashing, dashing, and leaping its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and with Xbox Game Pass on January 26! We’re proud to have collaborated with Mechanical Head Games to create a platforming experience that returns to the simple yet… Read more

Hitman 3 Key Art

Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Hitman 3
One of the biggest benefits of all that power in the hardware is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they’ve taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles… Read more

Superstar White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson Graces the Cover of R.B.I. Baseball 21
Tim Anderson made his Major League Baseball debut in 2016 for the Chicago White Sox and he’s been making quite the name for himself ever since. He was the American League Batting Champion in 2019, and he finished the 2020 season among the AL leaders… Read more

Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Showcase Recap: New Resident Evil Village Details and New Multiplayer Game Revealed
Today, during a digital showcase event, Capcom revealed new details about Resident Evil Village, its upcoming and highly anticipated entry in the Resident Evil franchise launching May 7, 2021 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via backward compatibility… Read more

Survival Horror Lives with the Outbreak Series on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Hey, Survivors! The moans of the undead echo as you fight for your life in the Outbreak series, a collection of titles that pay homage to classic survival horror experiences from the ‘90s. From fixed camera angles, to over-the-shoulder adventure, you’ll be leading your group… Read more

Games with Gold - February 2021

New Games with Gold for February 2021 Featuring Gears 5 and More
The February Games with Gold lineup is here! On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, experience one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas in Gears 5, survive against the living dead in the horror-thriller title that started it all with Resident Evil, and experience the gorgeous… Read more

Go Barrel Rolling for Bounties in Skycadia, Available Now on Xbox One
Skycadia 
is a fast-paced arcade dogfighting game where you compete to collect the highest bounty in a colorful, pixelated world. It’s been percolating for several years, going through many different iterations, and it’s finally ready for you to enjoy… Read more

Free Play Days

Free Play Days – Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and WWE 2K Battlegrounds
Uncover the secrets of Amalur, become a Ghost and join your friends in combat, and take part in all out brawls as your favorite wrestler, all in this weekend’s Free Play Days. Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon BreakpointRead more

Spot Friend From Machine in the Hide-and-Seek Party Game Unspottable
Launching our first game production, our goal was to create an experience everybody could enjoy, no matter their gaming experience, and where players would laugh and chat together while playing. I came up with this mix of hide-and-seek and modified… Read more

This Week on Xbox: January 22, 2021

Exclusive: Hands-on with The Medium on Xbox Series X
One of the most-discussed titles we revealed in 2020 was The Medium, a psychological horror game developed by Polish developer Bloober Team, coming exclusively to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass. Bloober Team has made its name with well-received… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: January 26 to 29
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their… Read more

Related:
Survival Horror Lives with the Outbreak Series on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Superstar White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson Graces the Cover of R.B.I. Baseball 21
Go Barrel Rolling for Bounties in Skycadia, Available Now on Xbox One

Source: Xbox Blog