We did (again) one thing.
Today we hosted our April edition of the [email protected] Showcase on Twitch – revealing new games for Xbox, sharing updates from independent developers, and a special interview with the Vampire Survivor Team.
If you missed it, you can watch the full showcase on demand here: Xbox – Twitch
Check out each of the games listed below for more details on some of the games featured in the April issue of the [email protected] Be featured on Twitch and stay tuned to Xbox Wire for more great stuff [email protected] Contents.
Cassette Beasts (Bytten Studio / Raw Fury)
Embark on an exciting open-world monster-collecting adventure as you make your way home from the island of New Wirral. In this trailer, Kayleigh, one of the companions you meet and work with, explains how to transform into monster forms and how to capture and record new monster forms! With tape beasts Fusion system allows you to combine any two monsters into powerful new ones!
tape beasts launches April 26 with PC Game Pass on day one and the Microsoft Store, and later this spring for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass on day one.
Closer to the Far (Osmotic Studios, Skybound Games)
A deeply moving slice-of-life sim that tells a story about the bonds between family and friends in the face of tragedy. After a fatal car accident, players take on the role of Angela, a young girl from the town of Yesterby, who takes care of her loved ones as they navigate the grieving process. Angela uses her ethereal ability to influence the townsfolk she once knew, and Angela’s choices will ultimately determine the fate of Yesterby.
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly (Toge Productions / Chorus Worldwide Games)
Open the cafe’s doors once again in today’s fantastic Seattle, where memorable people, quirky orcs, business-minded succubi and other mythological denizens live together. In C offee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
The Explorer (Remnant Games Studio)
The discoverer is an old school FPS inspired game with a cell shading visual style. As an explorer, you’ll take your courage in both hands to set foot on the most dangerous island in the known world, Ospolis.
Legends say that the legendary city of Atlantis lies beneath this island, which was suddenly overrun by goblins and monsters that emerged from the bowels of underground tunnels drilled by careless explorers, confident of finding this famous city.
Homestead Arcana (Serenity Forge, Skybound Games)
In Homestead Arcana You will become an agricultural witch, pioneering a field mysteriously tainted with deadly miasma. To unravel the mystery behind his appearance, you’ll grow plants to boost your spells, craft new gear, and harness nature’s magic to ultimately heal the land. With all of this, you’ll be assisted in your journey by your trusty trusty Huckleberry, voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, who will be presenting this gameplay walkthrough from Homestead Arcana.
When Game Pass launches on day one, fans can pre-order or pre-install Homestead Arcana Today!
Cabaret (Persona Theory Games)
cabaret is a visual novel about a boy cursed into a monster. Talk to monsters, perform tea ceremonies, play mini-games and learn the stories of the residents. It’s a unique journey to unravel the narrative through patience and immersion in the world of fantastic characters and their experiences. Now available on Xbox.
The Karters 2: Turbocharged (Pixel Edge Games)
Get ready to rev up your engines The Karters 2: Turbocharged – the ultimate kart racing game coming to Xbox this year! With an exciting range of power-ups, challenging tracks and a wide range of game modes for both local and online play, this game will take your racing skills to the next level. Race to the finish line and compete with friends and players from all over the world. Sharpen your racing instincts and compete for the top spot in this adrenaline-pumping, action-packed kart racer.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Plot Twist / Rogue Games)
Today’s gameplay of the highly anticipated The Last Case of Benedict Fox includes developer commentary and shows how Benedict and his demon companion fight through different factions and encounter the deepest part of the otherworldly limbo! In this Burton-esque Metroidvania, combat is just one of the ways you delve deeper into the game. See for yourself what one of the most anticipated games on Xbox looks like!
Little Guardsman (Hilltop Studios)
In this deduction adventure, you play as Lil – an unlikely 12-year-old heroine – who takes over your father’s shift in the wax shed and is tasked with deciding the fates of over 100 unique characters. Sending visitors to jail, accidentally tearing them to pieces, or leaving them on their merry way is all part of the job. But be careful: Who you let through the castle gates determines the fate of the kingdom.
Omega Strikers (Odyssey Interactive)
Join the Footbrawl if Omega Striker officially launches on April 27, 2023 on Xbox! Knock out opponents from the arena and score goals in this fast-paced 3v3 free-to-play game. Team up with friends and choose from a growing squad of colorful Strikers to sling slime, toss tofu, and shoot rockets to victory.
Vampire Survivors: Tides of Foscari (Poncle)
Vampire Survivors: Tides of Foscari is the second DLC for Vampire Survivor, and takes players to the rolling hills and forested lands of Western Europe. During today’s presentation, viewers got a sneak peek of what’s ahead before it launches on April 13th. Heavily influenced by fairy tales and folklore that whisper warnings not to stray too close to murky forests that are home to all manner of magical beasts, wizards and demi-humans, spirits, demons, angels and more. Vampire Survivors: Tides of Foscari brings with it eight new characters, 13 new weapons, a stage, seven music tracks and 20 new achievements.
