The Xbox Games Store is in for a magical update this week…
First up is Lichdom: Battlemage, a first-person spellcasting game for the Xbox One from Xaviant. Players will take control of a wizard named Dragon, using his elemental magic to cut a swath through the countryside in search of Shax, the evil overlord who killed your family.
Also available this week is a quartet of games that have a different air of magic about them. Nostalgia is a powerful thing and Bandai Namco’s “Arcade Series” is overflowing with good feelings about the past. That’s because Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and Dig Dug are now available to download for the Xbox One. While most players probably own these games in some form or another, it’s nice to see video game history represented on the modern day consoles.
More information on all of these games (and a few other new releases) can be found after the break.
Xbox One Games
Lichdom: Battlemage ($49.99)
In this fierce, first person spell-caster, you play as “Dragon,” a scorned mage out to seek revenge on Shax, the evil overlord who destroyed your family. Using an arsenal of unlimited spells as your only form of weaponry, you must fight off hordes of evil cult members, monsters, and demons summoned from the abyss in a mission to avenge your loved ones.Dig Dug ($3.99)
First appearing in arcades in 1982, Dig Dug finally comes to Xbox One! Dig up, down, left, and right and burrow through the earth. Inflate and pop enemies with your harpoon to defeat them, or squish them with a rock. Defeat all the enemies on the screen to advance to the next stage!Galaga ($3.99)
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece Galaga finally comes to Xbox One! Move the fighter left and right, and destroy the waves of incoming aliens in this space-age shooter.Ms. Pac-Man ($3.99)
Developed in America and first released in 1981, Ms. Pac-Man finally comes to Xbox One! Move Ms. Pac-Man up, down, left, and right to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding the ghosts, to advance to the next stage.Pac-Man ($3.99)
First appearing in arcades in 1980, the masterpiece Pac-Man finally comes to Xbox One! Move Pac-Man up, down, left, and right to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding the ghosts, to advance to the next stage.Battle Ages (Free)
Lead a civilization from the dawn of time to the modern age. Journey through six distinct, authentic, and exciting ages in time from launch, with more ages following very soon. Compete against thousands of other players for domination on a global scale. Research new and powerful weapons to aid your fight. Join forces with friends to take on other groups in epic battles that span generations. Battle players across the ages – see Neolithic Barbarians fight Medieval Knights, and Roman Legionnaires stand off against Union soldiers. 22 different units, 15 different spells, 11 different traps, and more than 50 unique buildings to construct.Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom ($14.99)
Masquerade is an action-adventure set in the fantasy world of The Realm, centered around a battle for the mythical Druid Orbs, the most powerful pair of balls in all the land. Join Jaxx, the wise-cracking jester, and his beautiful enigmatic partner in crime, Comedia. Armed with a map that reveals the secret location of the Orbs, Jaxx and Comedia soon find themselves on the run from the Clown Army.Pang Adventures ($9.99)
The Pang series is a beloved collection of arcade video games from the early 90s. Guide two brothers on a quest around the world to save humankind from a massive alien invasion! Use your wits and skills to overcome the attack balls pouring from the skies and rescue the world’s cities and landmarks from impending annihilation! Pang Adventures brings new features and gameplay to this arcade legend while keeping true to the original spirit of the series.Skyling: Garden Defense ($4.99)
Skyling: Garden Defense is a 2D, isometric maze game that blends classic arcade-style game play with a lighthearted world of blooming plants, colorful monsters and sleepy cats. Help a young Skyling named Bloom restore each garden by touching every square to spring them back to life. But be careful, the gardens have been overrun with Blight Monsters that want to destroy everything, including young Bloom!Xbox 360 Games
Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom ($9.99)
Masquerade is an action-adventure set in the fantasy world of The Realm, centered around a battle for the mythical Druid Orbs, the most powerful pair of balls in all the land. Join Jaxx, the wise-cracking jester, and his beautiful enigmatic partner in crime, Comedia. Armed with a map that reveals the secret location of the Orbs, Jaxx and Comedia soon find themselves on the run from the Clown Army.
