<p>Microsoft has welcomed us into the next generation with the launch of the Xbox Series X|S. A few days before its release, many review sites have already published their thoughts on Microsoft's powerhouse console. </p>

<p>Because of its form factor (on both X and S models) and performance, it's been compared to a PC. Though not wildly original, <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-series-x-s-gamespots-console-and-game-reviews/1100-6484194/" title="Gamespot Xbox Series X Review">Gamespot</a> considered it a 'strong foundation' for Microsoft. However, one of the problems that the reviewer posed is the lack of games. </p>

<p>For those planning to get their hands on the latest Xbox console, here’s a list of the games presently available for you to play: </p>

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<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/assassins-creed-valhalla" title="Assassins Creed Valhalla on Xbox Series X">Assassin's Creed: Valhalla</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/bright-memory" title="Bright Memory on Xbox Series X">Bright Memory</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/dirt-5" title="Dirt 5 on Xbox Series X">Dirt 5</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition" title="Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition on Xbox Series X">Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/ea-sports-fifa-21" title="FIFA 21 on Xbox Series X">FIFA 21</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/fortnite-battle-royale" title="Fortnite on Xbox Series X">Fortnite</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/forza-horizon-4" title="Forza Horizon 4 on Xbox Series X">Forza Horizon 4 (Series X Upgrade)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/gears-5" title="Gears 5 on Xbox Series X">Gears 5 (Series X Upgraded)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/gears-tactics" title="Gears Tactics on Xbox Series X">Gears Tactics (Series X Upgraded)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/manifold-garden" title="Manifold Garden on Xbox Series X">Manifold Garden</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/marvels-avengers" title="Marvels Avengers on Xbox Series X">Marvel's Avengers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/nba-2k21" title="NBA 2K21 on Xbox Series X">NBA 2K21</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/observer-system-redux" title="Observer System Redux on Xbox Series X">Observer: System Redux</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/rpg-time-the-legend-of-wright" title="RPG Time The Legend of Wright on Xbox Series X">RPG Time: The Legend of Wright</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/samurai-shodown" title="Samurai Shodown on Xbox Series X">Samurai Shodown</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/tetris-effect-connected" title="Tetris Effect Connected on Xbox Series X">Tetris Effect: Connected</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/the-falconeer" title="The Falconeer on Xbox Series X">The Falconeer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/watch-dogs-legion" title="Watch Dogs Legion on Xbox Series X">Watch Dogs Legion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/yakuza-like-a-dragon" title="Yakuza Like a Dragon on Xbox Series X">Yakuza: Like a Dragon</a></li>
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<p>Unfortunately, some of the exclusive titles for the Series X have been hit with delays. Notably, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/halo-infinite" title="Halo Infinite on Xbox Series X">Halo Infinite</a> would have been a great showcase of the console's powerhouse specs. But, with recent changes to their team, it didn't quite make the launch. </p> 

<p>Check out our video below for more information about some of these games, and the others that will join the lineup soon. </p>

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<p>With backwards compatibility and the Xbox Game Pass, players already have a variety of choices from Microsoft's current and past-generation titles. </p> 

To take a look at what else the Xbox Series X|S has to offer, the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/" title="Xbox Series X and S games">Xbox Series X Games</a> tab will lead you to the complete list of games for the console, as well as the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox Series X Games">Upcoming Xbox Series X Games</a> you can look forward to.




Xbox Series X|S: Games you can play at launch

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/bandai-namco-studios" title="Bandai Namco Studios">Bandai Namco</a> is setting up for the fourth season of the Tekken 7 esports competition, and we have a breakdown of the latest update with this new launch trailer. Besides balance fixes and new stages, we also have the reveal of an all-new iteration of a character, Kunimitsu. </p>

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<p>Kunimitsu was an unlockable character way back in the first Tekken who had retired canonically with Tekken 2. The Kunimitsu that is returning for Tekken 7 is the original’s daughter, but she looks like an update of the original design of the character. </p>

<p>Besides Kunimitsu, we have a new stage called the Vermilion Gates, plus a Pacman-themed arena that will only be available for a limited time. Several characters have been overhauled, fixing some balance issues and encouraging players to learn new moves and combos. Besides that, there have been several updates to the UI, and a new ranking system with the top title of <strong>“TEKKEN GOD OMEGA.”</strong> </p>

<p>There’s also a new indicator for “Tekken Prowess” which is a way for players to identify their skills through points scoring. The Tekken Prowess calculates the player’s own highest rank, plus the total rank of all their characters, play stats, and the number of matches they’ve played. </p>

<p>For more details, you can click <a href="https://www.bandainamcoent.com/news/t7-season-pass-4-dlc-announcement">here</a>. </p>

<p>The next Tekken 7 update for Season 4 comes on Nov. 10. Tekken 7 is now playable for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/tekken-7" title="Tekken 7 on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/tekken-7" title="Tekken 7 on PS4">PS4</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/tekken-7" title="Tekken 7 on PC">PC</a>. </p>

The ninja thief Kunimitsu joins the fray in this new launch trailer for Tekken 7 Season 4

Tekken 7 Season 4 Launches with Reveal of New Character

<p>The spinoff to the popular MMORPG, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/tera-endless-war">TERA: Endless War</a>, has just launched in over 170 countries. </p>

<p>It will bring all 7 unique races and 8 playable hero classes of the original MMO to the mobile. Players will control these heroes as they fight for peace across the hexagonal maps of the continent Arborea.</p>

<p>As an upcoming strategy spinoff, the game has benefited from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/tera">TERA</a>'s cult following. It has garnered 2 million pre-registrations, resulting in the addition of popular character 'Arin' which will be awarded to all users who log in.</p>

<p>The included regions in its global launch are North America, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia, as well as 173 other territories.</p> 

<p>Aside from its strategy mechanics we can also expect the game to be a visual feast.</p>

<p>Joycity's Relations Director, Danny Noss, says "In addition to delivering intensely deep gameplay, it’s exciting to say that TERA: Endless War will more than deliver high quality visuals, powered by the Unreal Engine 4.</p>

<p>"We know TERA is recognized around the world, and we’re excited beyond words to rise to the challenge and do our absolute best to meet the justifiably high standards expected from TERA fans around the world."</p>

<p>TERA: Endless War is now available on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/tera-endless-war">iOS</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/android/tera-endless-war">Android</a>. You can find more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/upcoming/strategy">Upcoming Strategy Games</a>.</p>

Joycity's mobile strategy game has just launched in over 170 countries for both iOS and Android

Strategy spinoff TERA: Endless War is now available on iOS and Android worldwide

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/android/mu-origin-2-webzen-officially-authorized">MU Origin 2</a>, one of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/android/mmorpg">Best Android MMORPGs</a>, is hoping to bring up their user numbers once more with their latest Special Event that caters to the game's returning players.</p> 

<p>Called simply the "Returning Warrior Event," it will be a month long celebration where players who have been previously explored the game's lands will have up to 30 times more rewards, depending on how long they've been gone.</p>

<p>The Returning Warrior Event contains 8 different quests which allows players to interact with people all over the Lorencia continent. </p>

<p>By completing the quests, players will receive Zen, EXP, as well as special items like the Condor Feather and Flame, Anime, Advance Materials, jewels, and so much more.</p>

<p>All of these will hopefully ease players' experience and entice them to continue their journey in the Lorencia.</p>

<p>For more information on the various rewards, you may check out <a href="http://muorigin2.webzen.com/en/news/detail?no=3658&page=1">their official website</a>. </p>

<p>The event will run until November 8th. MU Origin 2 is available on Android and iOS. </p>

<p>Check out more games in our updated lists of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/android/best">Best Android Games</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/best">Best iOS Games</a>.</p>

The Webzen MMORPG, MU Origins 2, holds a special event to entice returning players.

MU Origins 2 Rewards Returning Players in Special Event

<p>After the success of Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, which currently ranks as one of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/metroidvania/">best PS4 metroidvania games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/minoria/">Minoria on the PC</a>, Dangen Entertainment and Bombservice have been working on bringing their hit action game to the console.</p>

<p>In a recent trailer, they announced the game's arrival to the Switch, PS4, and Xbox One this September.</p>

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<p>As a spiritual successor to their Momodora series, Minoria boasts a lot of similarities to Bombservice's previous Metroidvania title.</p> 

<p>Like Momodora, Minoria's gameplay is packed with parries, dodges, and a whole variety of attack combos and spells.</p> 

<p>But, while the level designs will also be familiar, Minoria moved away from the 2D pixel art visuals and went for a more high-resolution aesthetic that mixes hand painted backdrops with cel-shaded characters and sequences.</p>

<p>Set in the same universe, Minoria takes place during a time of extreme religious fervor when heretics are hunted down to "purge" their sins. Playing as Sister Semilla, a missionary given the task of purifying the world, you find that your mission is more than meets the eye.</p>

<p>Minoria is set to release on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/minoria/">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/minoria/">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/minoria/">Switch</a> on September 10.</p> 

For more games, you can check out our respective lists for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming">Upcoming PS4 Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming">Upcoming Switch Games</a>.



DANGEN Entertainment and Bombservice's PC metroidvania will be arriving  on consoles on September

Momodoria's Spiritual Successor, Minoria, is Coming to Consoles this September

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/focus-home-interactive/">Focus Home Interactive</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/rogue-factor/">Rogue Factor</a>'s upcoming third person tactical action game, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/necromunda-underhive-wars/">Necromunda: Underhive Wars</a>, has just received its official release date and it all came in this one minute package of new cinematics and exciting gameplay footage.</p>

<p>Check it out below:</p>

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	Deep below the nightmarish, polluted hive cities of Necromunda, in the twisted, vertiginous, dark tunnels of the Underhive, rival gangs fight to the bitter end for personal power, wealth, survival and the honour of their House. 
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<p>Set in a far-future cityscape, Necromunda: Underhive Wars tells of a bloody battle between rival gangs, Escher, Goliath, and Orlock. </p>

<p>It's up to you to develop their chosen Houses, upgrading the skills of each member, and strategizing around the game's dystopian environments.</p>

<p>For the uninitiated, this is a videogame adaptation of Necromunda, one of Warhamer 40,000's most famous Hive World.</p>

<p>Aside from their singleplayer campaign, there's going to be a lot of action in their immersive game modes, which you can play solo and or in 4-way online multiplayer.</p>

<p>Necromunda: Underhive Wars is set to release on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/necromunda-underhive-wars/">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/necromunda-underhive-wars/">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/necromunda-underhive-wars/">PC</a> on September 8, with pre-orders currently available for its PC version.</p>

<p>You may find more games in our respective lists for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming">Upcoming PS4 Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">Upcoming PC Games</a>.</p>

Rogue Factor and Focus Home Interactive's upcoming tactical action will be on PC, PS4, and Xbox One by next month.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars Confirmed For Release in September

<p>Buka Entertainmanent and Ravenscourt are doing their  part in bringing back the beat 'em up genre with their new title <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/9-monkeys-of-shaolin/">9 Monkeys of Shaolin</a> which is coming out on consoles this October.</p>

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	9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid, you had hours of fun playing beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you!
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<p>9 Monkeys of Shaolin puts you in the shoes of a Chinese fisherman named Wei Change whose mission is to avenge the death of your family and friends after their demise at the hands of pirates who raided your village.</p>

<p>Throughout the game, you'll be learning the art that Shaolin monks have mastered. There will be three fighting styles to choose, each with a connection to elements like earth and air, or to a mysterious magic force. All of these, as well as various unlockable perks, items, and array of Chinese and Japans weaponry, will help you develop the farmer Wei Change into a legendary Shaolin.</p>

<p>There's 25 different levels in the game, with locations varying from villages, to pirate ships, and Japanese mansions. All of these are presented in the stunning art style that you see in the trailer.</p>

<p>Just like old beat-em-ups, you can even bring along a friend to fight off the waves of enemies in co-op mode.</p>

<p>9 Monkeys of Shaolin is set to release on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/9-monkeys-of-shaolin/">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/9-monkeys-of-shaolin/">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/9-monkeys-of-shaolin/">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/9-monkeys-of-shaolin/">Switch</a> on October 16.</p>

<p>For more games, you can check out our respective lists for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">Upcoming PC Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming">Upcoming PS4 Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming">Upcoming Switch Games</a>.</p>

Buka Entertainmanent and Ravenscourt are bringing back brawlers to PC and consoles this October

9 Monkeys of Shaolin Brings Back Beat Em Up In Style

<p>One of the games we talked about in our <a href="https://whatoplay.com/videos/soon-racing-2020/">Upcoming Racing Games video</a>. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/r8-games/">R8 Games</a>' gorgeous anti-gravity racer, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/formula-fusion/">PACER</a>, is now set to officially release this September.</p>

<p>Check out the official release date trailer below:</p>

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<p>Earning comparisons to the iconic racing game, F-Zero, PACER will let you compete in high octane podracing in over 8 different game modes and 14 unique tracks, each of which you can play around in 8 different ways--whether at night, mirrored mode, or reverse.</p> 

<p>PACER allows for competitions of up to 10 players in online multiplayer. This definitely works well with one of their prized game modes, Storm, which is inspired by the popular Battle Royale genre.</p>

<p>The campaign mode will see you as a trainee pilot who will be tasked to advance through 10 different race teams in order to be the best racing champion in the world.</p>

<p>To add to that, you'll even get to customize your own craft, choosing from an array of five craft types which you can tune and equip with varying weapons.</p>

<p>After a lengthy stint in early access as "Formula Fusion", it will be refreshing to see witness how much the game has changed since its early development days.</p> 

<p>PACER will release on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/formula-fusion/">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/formula-fusion/">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/formula-fusion/">PC</a> via Steam on September 17th.</p> 

<p>For more games, you can check out our respective lists for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">Upcoming PC Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming">Upcoming PS4 Games</a>.</p>

R8 Games high-speed racer is finally launching on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One this September 17

PACER Announces September Release Dates with New Trailer

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/headbang-club/">Headbang Club</a>'s upcoming metal moshing rhythm slash shooting game, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/double-kick-heroes/">Double Kick Heroes</a>, now has official release dates on the Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One, and they're all scheduled this August.
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<div class="direct-quote">It’s time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemic post-apocalyptic nightmarish wasteland.</div>

<p>Double Kick Heroes will have its first release on the Nintendo Switch and PC via steam this August. This will be followed later by the game's release on the Xbox and Microsoft store on the 28th. It will also be available to subscribers of the Game Pass for PC and Xbox One on the same day.</p>

<p>Double Kick Heroes currently features a full story mode with over 50 songs from various metal artists, 5 difficulty settings, as well as support for drum and guitar controllers on the PC and Xbox One. </p>

<p>Using the joy-con, Switch users will also be able to play using various styles like air-drumming, air-beat, and, for hardcore moshers, an all-out mode which uses two joy-con sets for both hand and leg controls. </p>

<p>Double Kick Heroes is currently on Steam Early Access. For more games, you can check out our respective lists of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">Upcoming PC Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming">Upcoming Switch Games</a>. 
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Headbang Club's rhythm shooter now has official dates for their releases this August

Double Kick Heroes Kicks Off On Switch, PC, and Xbox this August

<p>Inspired by the Monkey Island series and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/day-of-the-tentacle-remastered/">Day of the Tentacle</a>--which remains one of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/single-player/">best PC Singleplayer games</a>--imaginary lab and VLG are staging the comeback of the point and click adventure with their upcoming title, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/willy-morgan-and-the-curse-of-bone-town/">Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town</a>.
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<p>Check out the gameplay trailer below:</p>

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	As Willy sets out to discover the whereabouts of his missing father, the esteemed archaeologist Henry Morgan, he’ll unravel a web of secrets with the help of a whimsical cast of characters.
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<p>Their gameplay trailer may feel a little slow but that might be one of the things that make it seem just like the old <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/point-and-click/">point-and-click games</a>. Where the modernization is more obvious, though, is in its smooth 3D visuals that seem far off from their inspiration's retro pixel style. 
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<p>It might not be too obvious, but Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town also promises to pack a lot of the humor of the classic point-and-click games. 
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<p>Explore around the 3D pirate world, interact with their interesting characters, and laugh out loud at the humorous dialog injected into each interaction. On top of that, of course, you'll also be tasked to collect clues and solve the challenging puzzles that lie ahead in their narrative-driven adventure.</p>

<p>“Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town is an unapologetic tribute to the legendary point-and-click games that defined an entire generation of video game fans,” says Daniele Falcone, General Manager at VLG. </p>

<p>“We can’t wait for people to relive their childhood through a fresh, modern lens and introduce a new group of kids to this endearing genre.”</p>

<p>Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town is set to release on the PC via Steam on August 11. For more games, you can check out our updated list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">Upcoming PC Games</a>, or find more top-rated titles in <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best">Best PC Games</a>.</p>

A modern take on the classic point and click adventure formula is coming out this August

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