Dude, my kids love it, especially my 3 year-old. He has become a Star Wars fan BIG time due to this.
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It’s the one Lego franchise my boy hasn’t really gotten into. I showed him the announcement and he hopes there’s some generous “free play”, like in the other Lego games.
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There is so much to do, I have been trying to 100% some parts and it’s just so huge, but in a good way that it doesn’t feel like a chore. But yes, IIRC the free-play opens up once you have done the starting mission(s) in those areas. And you can start any trilogy first but you do at least need to start the first episode in each trilogy. Of course, some areas are visited in many missions across other episodes. That being said, as much as it tries to replicate that episodic movie nature, it is very compressed. If you want I would highly recommend watching the movies prior to playing that respective one in the game.
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Its a decent survival crafting game, but man those sharks are just plain nightmare fuel.
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
10 January 2023
The first Coming Soon to GP announcement of the year, and it’s a bit, well, meh. (Meh in announcement terms - the games are great!) Just three titles announced, all known to be coming since late last year already.
It does seem to support the strong rumour that Xbox are planning to move to regular Nintendo Direct-style presentations, with the first one happening before the end of the month. (I’ve seen 24th or 25th being pushed as most likely dates).
ICYMI - Recently Added, Available Now
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Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Making a return to the Game Pass library, Mortal Shell is a deep action RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Your adversaries spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision, and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes. -
Stranded Deep (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific. Experience terrifying encounters both above and below an endless environment. Come face to face with some of the most life-threatening scenarios that will result in a unique experience each time you play. -
Valheim: Mistlands Biome Update (PC)
It’s time to pick up your Viking shield once more and set sail for the Mistlands! Valheim’s latest biome update promises new ways of both building and fighting, but you’d better make sure to stay on your guard as there are many new dangers as well…
Coming Soon - Thursday, 19 January
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Persona 3 Portable (Cloud, Console, and PC)
If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next… would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour. Experience the iconic, critically acclaimed RPG that reinvented the Persona series!
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Persona 4 Golden (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Experience a coming-of-age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. The world-renowned Persona 4 Golden promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful bonds, and heartwarming experiences shared together with friends.
Coming Soon - Friday, 20 January
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Monster Hunter Rise (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The critically acclaimed action-RPG series returns! Set in the Japanese folklore inspired land of Kamura, players will team up to battle fearsome monsters, craft a wide variety of gear, and prevent the world from falling into calamity. Rise to the challenge and join the hunt!
Leaving Soon - Sunday, 15 January
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Nobody Saves The World (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Pupperazzi (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Anacrusis (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- We Happy Few (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Windjammers 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
If MS/XB keep to the same Game Pass announcement cadence that they did last year, the next set of announcements should be made on Tuesday, 24 January. What impact or changes to this will happen when they start the Developer-Direct events remains to be seen.
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Two great Persona games! I saw that P3P is going to be launched on Steam too, but… Atlus seems to have taken the opportunity to increase P4G from R220 to R369… I completely regret putting off buying it… 
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Pity. I’ve only completed it twice and I think still had 3 more characters to complete it with.
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I’m currently playing P3P on the PSP and I’m really enjoying it. I was gonna wait for the remaster but I finished both Royal and Strikers and needed new Persona. Hope to get P4G for the Switch when I’m done. I already have it on steam but I dunno, Persona works better as a handheld game for me.
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Damn, really looking forward to Monster Hunter Rise.
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Ya, I finished P4G on my Vita/PSTV before I sold them, so I’m actually thinking more SMTIII as my next, but it’s a full priced game and I just don’t have those kinds of funds atm…
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I really want to give SMT a go as well. I’m thinking SMT V on the Switch. It’s a bit hard to find/too expensive for me right now though.
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I already preloaded it 
AMPED!
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Eventually…
GoldenEye 007 has a Game Pass Release date - this Friday!
- James Bond will return to consoles on January 27.
- Groundbreaking gameplay brought to a new audience, with a few modern touches.
- Available to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S players via Xbox Game Pass.
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I can never not see this:
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My nostalgia might be blind, but nothing about that clip makes me excited for Goldeneye…
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I have to agree. The only really old games that looks that old that I can still muster is Star Control 2 and 3.
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Available on Game Pass Now
Hi-Fi Rush (Console, PC)
Hi-Fi RUSH puts you in the beat-up sneakers of Chai, a wannabe rocker wrongfully labeled a “defect” by a sinister tech corporation. Everything in Hi-Fi RUSH automatically syncs to the music, from swinging your trusty guitar to dodging out of the way of an oversized metallic fist.
Players must feel the rhythm to enhance Chai’s actions, pulling off heavy Beat Hits at the end of a combo like a cymbal crash, or syncing up with one of his allies for a devastating tag-team finisher. In Hi-Fi RUSH, every battle is an opportunity to play out your own music video fantasy, seamlessly coordinating all your moves with the soundtrack.
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
25 January 2023
Looks like a decent haul for the console bros this time around. Grid Legends on Cloud only though? Is it already available for Console and PC? Hot Wheels Unleashed is back on the slate (I want to say for the third time?) This time round though it is the Game of the Year Edition so hopefully it doesn’t get pulled again at the last minute.
Available Now - Wednesday, 25 January
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Hi-Fi Rush (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp with raucous rhythm combat! From Tango Gameworks comes Hi-Fi Rush, an all-new action game where the world syncs to the music.
Coming Soon - Friday, 27 January
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GoldenEye 007 (Cloud and Console)
GoldenEye 007 returns to thrill players old and new! The timeless stealth shooter has been faithfully recreated for Xbox consoles, including new achievements, 4K resolution, a smoother framerate and four-player split-screen.
Coming Soon - Monday, 30 January
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Roboquest (Game Preview) (Console)
Currently with PC Game Pass and coming soon to Xbox consoles!
Blast your way through hordes of evil bots in procedurally generated environments in solo or 2 player co-op, upgrade your build as you progress and defeat powerful bosses. Be ready to dive into the futuristic world of Roboquest and help mankind find the mysterious and long-forgotten Haven-City.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 31 January
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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Cloud and Console)
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is one of the most beloved strategy games ever made and is coming soon to Xbox consoles. Enjoy a new way to play this much-loved game on console including optimizations for playing with a controller and new tutorials to get you into the fun quickly.
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Inkulinati (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)
An ink-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog’s sword. Take your turn in Inkulinati duels filled with unexpected tactical depth (and humor!). Embark on an ever-changing journey, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash special powers. -
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R (Cloud, Console, and PC)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R brings Hirohiko Araki’s masterpiece to life in fighting game form! Battle with 50 colorful characters from the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, wielding Stands, Hamon, and more! See how characters who could never meet in the story interact when they come face to face! Even newcomers to the fighting game genre can have fun with one-button combos and ultimate moves.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 2 February
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Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through twisted forests, forgotten warrens, ruined crypts, and beyond. Not only do unimaginable foes await, but stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. -
Grid Legends (Cloud) EA Play
Buckle up for high-octane racing as Grid Legends comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Experience edge-of-your-seat motorsport action, an immersive story mode in ‘Driven to Glory’, and stunning racing variety, as recurring EA Play events keep the wheel-to-wheel action alive.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 7 February
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Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Get ready to drift, boost, jump and crash on the iconic orange tracks with the most beloved Hot Wheels cars! Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition is coming to Xbox Game Pass on February 7. Let’s ignite the fun!
Leaving Soon - Tuesday, 31 January
- Donut County (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master (Console and PC)
- Telling Lies (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Worms WMD (Cloud, Console, and PC)
I have no idea when the next announcement date will be. The traditional first and third Tuesday of the month thing is not happening so far this year.
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Has anyone given Monster Hunter Rise a go? thought of maybe installing it since it is on GamePass.
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