Microsoft has added nine games to the Xbox Live Games Store today and it looks like there’s (mostly) something for everyone.
As with yesterday’s PlayStation Store update, the big addition to the XBL Store today is Activision’s Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. The title merges the Transformers movieverse with High Moon’s popular War For/Fall of Cybertron games, though Edge of Reality is the developer on this installment. Rise of the Dark Spark is available to download for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum from gigantic robots bashing each other is Ubisoft’s Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This puzzle platformer, which is also available for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, is set during World War I and features a unique hand-drawn art style.
Other new releases available this week include…
- Grid: Autosport (Xbox 360), the latest installment in Codemasters’ popular racing series.
- R.B.I. Baseball 14 (Xbox One), a next-gen version of MLB Advanced Media’s retro baseball sim.
- Zombie Driver: Ultimate Edition (Xbox One), a next-gen version of EXOR’s overhead driving game.
More information on all of these games (as well as a few others) can be found after the break.
Xbox One Games
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark ($59.99)
Span time and space as your favorite Transformers characters from both the movie, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Cybertron universes!
Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition ($7.99)
Also known as Out Of This World, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike. Another World chronicles the story of Lester Knight Chaykin a young scientist hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment that goes wrong.
R.B.I. Baseball 14 ($19.99)
Simple. Fun. Classic. The retro baseball gameplay you’ve been craving is back and updated with modern graphics, 2014 players and all 30 MLB teams. Play season, postseason and exhibition mode. Experience PURE FUN that everyone can enjoy solo or with a friend!
Valiant Hearts: The Great War ($14.99)
Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of four crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love. Trust your faithful canine companion and send him through barbed-wire obstacles and shell holes to solve puzzles or avoid enemies… Rely on him: this dog will be your best friend!
Zombie Driver: Ultimate Edition ($14.99)
New and specially improved version of the zombie smashing hit, exclusively for the Xbox One. Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes. Engage huge bosses, save survivors, drive crazy vehicles such as a bulldozer, fire truck or even a tank and smash everything in your way. Take part in the Blood Race tournament – chase other cars and take them down without mercy on brutal racing tracks. Jump into the Slaughter mode and survive as long as possible on specially crafted arenas. Experience super smooth gameplay at 60 frames per second and extra crisp visuals. Zombie Driver Ultimate Edition includes all DLC content that was ever created for the game.
Contrast
This is the story of Didi, a girl with an imaginary friend who can jump through shadows. Contrast uses light and shadows to create its challenging puzzles, as your characters jump between the two planes. Lots of puzzles, a noir-style atmosphere, and some innovative gameplay combine to make Contrast a must-have. (Available June 26)
Xbox 360 Games
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark ($49.99)
Span time and space as your favorite Transformers characters from both the movie, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Cybertron universes!
Grid: Autosport ($49.99)
Experience an intense, authentic and deep world of professional motorsport – specialise in your favourite racing style or conquer them all across 100 routes at 22 incredible locations. Grid: Autosport features a huge career, advanced rival driver AI, the return of in-car view & the most exciting high-performance racing cars. Extensive multiplayer options include clan-style Racing Clubs for online team competition, new challenges every week powered by RaceNet plus two-player split-screen racing.
Putty Squad ($12.99)
Putty Squad is a no-holds-barred retro gaming experience brought to life for the modern gamer. Our hero, Putty, can inflate, morph, stretch, punch and absorb, taking on ferocious enemies on his mission to rescue imprisoned putties. Putty Squad features lovingly created levels that will test your timing, skill and imagination in a charming and incredibly addictive adventure. Accessible to the both casual and serious gamer, Putty Squad will keep you hooked for hours and hours of game play fun.
Valiant Hearts: The Great War ($14.99)
Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of four crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love. Trust your faithful canine companion and send him through barbed-wire obstacles and shell holes to solve puzzles or avoid enemies… Rely on him: this dog will be your best friend!
