Xbox One Action Games

In Red Dead Redemption 2, the end of the Wild West era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive.

Pilot and Titan unite as never before in Respawn Entertainment’s highly anticipated Titanfall 2 for the Xbox One. Featuring a crafted single player campaign that explores the unique bond between Pilot and Titan, and backed by a deeper, more robust multiplayer experience that includes six new Titans, expanded Pilot abilities and a deeper, more robust customisation and progression system, Titanfall 2 delivers fun, fluid, fast-paced action brimming with inventive twists.

Overwatch will see players explore the serene setting of the Sanctuary, surrounded by an ancient temple, beautiful gardens, and historic architecture. Clash in the bustling metropolis of Downtown, where players will fight across a busy PC bang, flashy karaoke bar, and central light rail station (just watch out for the train). Jostle for position in MEKA Base - home of South Korea’s frontline defense against the gwishin omnic attacks: D.Va and the rest of the MEKA squad. Teams must fight to hold each of the three stages to establish complete control of the city that refuses to surrender its way of life to any threat.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the Xbox One is a story-driven, next-generation open world role-playing game set in a visually stunning fantasy universe full of meaningful choices and impactful consequences. In The Witcher 3, you play as a professional monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, tasked with finding a child of prophecy in a vast open world rich with merchant cities, pirate islands, dangerous mountain passes, and forgotten caverns to explore. Play as a highly trained monster slayer for hire who was trained from early childhood and mutated to gain superhuman skills, strength and reflexes, witchers are a distrusted counterbalance to the monster-infested world in which they live so be careful.

Grand Theft Auto Online is a natural evolution in their company identity as it seeks to continue pushing the technological boundaries that each iteration of the brand seems to represent. Online gaming is the new frontier and the only question is if Rockstar nailed it down on their first try. The sheer scope of the game, coupled with the immaturity and creativity of the players, creates an atmosphere unrivaled in modern gaming. Los Santos is a world of chaos, go have some fun.

Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Featuring a massive selection of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, players can personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. Additionally, for the first time, gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes. Players can choose from the biggest DC roster ever offered in a fighting game, from fan favorites such as Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Swamp Thing, Fire Storm and Dr. Fate, to astonishing new villains like Scarecrow, Bane, Gorilla Grodd and Brainiac.

Battlefield 1 on the Xbox One allows players to wage war on an epic scale in some of history’s greatest conflicts. Fight as infantry on the front lines of World War I or engage in frantic combat in the deserts of Arabia while battling across land, air, and sea. Take part in an adventure-filled campaign or join massive multiplayer battles with up to 64 others in the most dynamic warfare in Battlefield history.

Dark Souls III offers a vague storyline, a healthy dose of challenge, and a lot of death as players make their way through a dark, foreboding world filled with twisted monsters. Gamers can customize their character from ten different classes, find or purchase a variety of weapons, shields, and magic spells to fend off foes, and collect souls to acquire new items or level up ten different attributes. The series' distinct multiplayer mode returns as well, with blood stains and scrawled messages on the ground providing warnings to fellow users, and players wreaking havoc on one another through game invasions.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty will see players explore ancient ruins, dodge carnivorous beasts and avoid trigger-happy hunting parties as Abe, the original Oddworld hero in this lovingly recrafted take on the classic Abe's Oddysee. Once a happy floor waxer in Oddworld's biggest meat processing plant, Abe stumbles across his boss's secret plan to turn the factory's slave labour force into the latest in the RuptureFarms Tasty Treats line of novelty meat snacks. Abe now has to save his own skin from the grinders even if simply escaping the flesh farm is only the start of his Oddysee.

Shovel Knight puts gamers into the iron clad boots of a Shovel Knight. You have a huge quest to take care of, seemingly countless levels to traverse across, and different enemies lining up in front of you. While definitely not taking itself too seriously, this old school action/RPG gave gamers a taste of what the 'good old days' were for those of us over 30 years old. We couldn’t wait to see the title realized on the Xbox One and quickly dove in. Keep on reading to see if this title lived up to our expectations and, more importantly, if it will live up to yours.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus takes place in America, 1961. Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy”, member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight and spark the second American Revolution. Players will enter New Mexico, the bayous and boulevards of New Orleans, and a post-nuclear Manhattan. Equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of advanced Nazi soldiers and uber soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.

Destiny 2 is an action-shooter that provides an unprecedented combination of cinematic storytelling, thrilling solo adventures, in addition to co-operative, competitive, and public gameplay which is all seamlessly woven into an expansive online world. Rally your friends or venture out as a solo player. The choice is yours. You will venture to mysterious, unexplored worlds of our solar system to discover an arsenal of weapons and devastating new combat abilities. To defeat the Red Legion and confront Ghaul, you must reunite humanity’s scattered heroes, stand together, and fight back to reclaim our home.

Dishonored 2 on the Xbox One is the follow up to Arkane Studio's first-person action blockbuster. Play your way in a world where mysticism and industry collide. Will you choose to play as Empress Emily Kaldwin or the royal protector, Corvo Attano? Will you make your way through the game unseen, make full use of its brutal combat system, or use a blend of both? How will you combine your character's unique set of powers, weapons and gadgets to eliminate your enemies? The story responds to your choices, leading to intriguing outcomes, as you play through each of the game's hand-crafted missions.

Metal Gear Solid V The Definitive Experience on the Xbox One is the ultimate collection of the MGSV story which includes the critically acclaimed MGSV: The Phantom Pain, its prologue MGSV: Ground Zeroes, multiplayer Metal Gear Online, and all their DLC content. MGSV: GZ lets the players experience thrilling stealth action as never seen before, surrounded by enemies in a photorealistic world. MGSV: TPP, which has claimed more than 60 industry accolades including a 10/10 from IGN and Gamespot.

Dark Souls Remastered includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. The game contains hundreds of unique combinations of weaponry, armor, magic and crafting options to create your own playstyle and gaming experience. From your first steps to mastery, build your character while refining your playing skills. Learn to strategize freely and experience the rewarding taste of overcoming daunting foes.Whatever your motivations are to play online - collaboration or confrontation, support or betrayal - you'll find your true home among the nine covenants.

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a fighting spectacle and is what makes the Dragon Ball series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ maximises high end anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide. Experience aerial combos, destructible stages, famous scenes from the Dragon Ball anime reproduced in 60FPS and 1080p resolution (Higher resolution will be supported on PS4 Pro and XBOX Scorpio).

Limbo captures the essence of the 'in between' in a way that we weren’t sure we would be able to contextualize. The game begins as if you had woken in a dream, or the moment after your own death. You are in a lonely, desolate, world of black and white and shades of different grays. Nothing makes sense here, not at a first glance. This is the kind of place where your voice would echo briefly before dying, suffocated by the soft glow that surrounds you. So with nothing better to do, and nobody to talk to, you march forward.

Ori and the Blind Forest is a masterfully crafted action-adventure platformer that combines exploratory gameplay with a heart-wrenching emotional narrative. Powered by the Unity Engine, Ori and the Blind Forest combines beautiful visuals and a cinematic score for an unforgettable experience. Join Ori, the last spirit guardian, as he discovers the mysteries of a dying forest while escaping the evil clutches of Kuro, the dark owl. Play through a beautifully created environment while combating Kuro and completing in-game puzzles to help Ori save the blind forest.

Assassin's Creed Origins takes place around the Great Pyramids, the last pharaohs, and myths of Ancient Egypt; here, the Assassin's Brotherhood was born. Follow Bayek, a protector of Egypt, as the origin story of the Brotherhood unfolds against the backdrop of one of history's greatest empires, plunging players into a living world where epic battles will be fought and ancient secrets discovered. Experience Assassin's Creed Origins' new action-RPG elements that allow players to level and customize their own version of Bayek with unique gear and powerful weapons before taking on foes in a new combat system designed to offer more tactical freedom than ever before in the franchise.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds drops players into a competitive survival battle where you’ll engage in a heart-racing fight to be the last player left alive. Loot supplies, find weapons and gear-up to take on the competition. Emerge the lone survivor in a thrilling game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments. Battle Royale Mode will also put up to 100 players on a remote island for a winner-takes-all showdown where strategic gameplay is as important as shooting skills.

Evolve is a true next generation multiplayer shooter featuring addictive adrenaline-pumping 4v1 action. One player-controlled monster must evade and outsmart a team of four uniquely skilled playable hunters. Evolve and overpower as the monster or team up and out number as the hunters. With endless combinations of hunters, monsters, maps and game modes to choose from, no two hunts will ever be the same. It’s survival of the fittest and any side can win.

Gears of War 4 is arguably the best in the series. It hangs the action and balance of the series' best while introducing the right amount of new elements to feel fresh. At the same time, the mechanics are thankfully identical to the best the series has seen (GOWIII), and there aren't overblown attempts to change the core gameplay. Everything has a new coat of polish that doesn't deter from the grit of its gameplay, and between the new environments, new characters and stupid-fun new weapons, there's enough freshness to make it feel like your returning old friend has learned some new tricks.

Mortal Kombat XL offers the ultimate Mortal Kombat X experience that includes the main game and all content featured in upcoming Kombat Pack 2. Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios' most recent installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation. The game combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy.

Rayman Legends the latest release of the Rayman series is an amazing adventure with unique themes and a variety of musical maps. The award winning team of designers and artists have created a product that has great game rendering that marks a great advance on previous versions. The new characters, levels and soundtrack are awesome. Players can connect online and navigate through challenges at varying skill levels and speeds. The graphics are stunning and immerse you into a world of fantasy and enchantment with awesome game physics.

SPYRO Reignited Trilogy rekindles the fire with the original three games, SPYRO the Dragon, SPYRO 2: Ripto's Rage! and SPYRO: Year of the Dragon. Explore the expansive realms, re-encounter the fiery personalities and relive the adventure in fully remastered glory. Each Homeworld is being held captive by Ripto and his minions, and it's up to SPYRO to defeat them and bring peace to Avalar’s realms.

In Prey, you are the subject of an experiment but things have gone terribly wrong. Your ability to survive a hostile alien onslaught will depend on your wits, weapons, and newfound abilities. You awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

In Scholar of the First Sin, players can take on the Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King expansions, each offering new areas to explore, new items to acquire, and new enemies and bosses to battle. The game also offers more NPCs, expanded item descriptions, improved game balance and online matchmaking, upgraded visuals and sound, and online multiplayer sessions for up to six. Dark Souls II offers improved graphics and sound and places a greater focus on Covenants and online interactions. Players create a character and allocate stats into a variety of base skills, then head off into a dark and incredibly dangerous world in hopes of ending the suffering of their cursed protagonist.

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider will see players take on the role of Billie Lurk (aka Megan Foster), once one of Dunwall's most notorious killers-for-hire. Reunited with your old mentor, the legendary assassin Daud, you undertake the greatest assassination ever conceived: killing the Outsider, a god-like figure whom Billie and Daud see as instrumental to some of the Empire's most dishonorable moments. As you venture deep into the grimiest corners of Karnaca to uncover the mystery of the Outsider and his origins, you will face deadly opposition, ancient powers, and difficult decisions that will forever change the world around you.

SoulCalibur VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SoulCalibur to uncover hidden truths. The heroic battles transpire in a beautiful and fluid world, with eye-popping graphics and visual appeal. SoulCalibur VI tunes the battle, movement, and visual systems so players can execute visceral and dynamic attacks with ease.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided directly follows the aftermath of the Aug Incident, a day when mechanically augmented citizens all over the world were stripped of control over their minds and bodies, resulting in the deaths of millions of innocents. The year is now 2029, and the golden era of augmentations is over. Mechanically augmented humans have been deemed outcasts and segregated from the rest of society. Crime and acts of terror serve as a thin veil to cover up an overarching conspiracy aimed at controlling the future of mankind.

Batman: The Enemy Within will see players descend Back into Darkness. In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis. With the arrival of a ruthless federal agent and the return of a still nascent Joker, Batman must navigate uneasy alliances while Bruce Wayne undertakes a perilous series of deceptions.

Destiny: The Collection contains every release from the award-winning first-person shooter franchise to date. It’s a great way for Guardians to embark on journeys they may have missed, as well as a perfect starting point for new players who want to join the Destiny community. It includes: Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below, Expansion II: House of Wolves, The Taken King, and the newest adventure, Rise of Iron. It also includes a character boost to send you immediately into the battle.

In Grand Theft Auto V, players visiting Los Santos and Blaine County on the Xbox One will experience the all-new First Person Mode, support for up to 30-players in GTA Online, as well as a vast range of major visual and technical upgrades including new weapons, vehicles and activities, wildlife, denser traffic, enhanced damage and weather effects, a tremendous soundtrack update with over 100 additional new songs, the Rockstar Editor and much more.

Killer Instinct on the Xbox One is a free downloadable game available from the Microsoft Xbox One Store. Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks as you preform waves of attacks and sever your rivals head on. For a free game there is no better download out and available on the market. If you love what you get from the 'demo' then you should feel happy to spend the extra to expand the experience. Overall, our experience of 'Killer Instinct' on the Xbox One was a happy one, this game is recommended for all the fans who enjoy games like Mortal Kombat, the Tekken series and so on.

Life is Strange: Episode 2 continues the gameplay elements that were found in the first episode. Rendered in glorious HD with riveting colors and solid animation, you wander around Blackwell Academy and the surrounding town looking for clues and answers to various issues. You’ll make small decisions that culminate with big impacts and you’ll also make even bigger decisions that change the entire status quo. It is easy to tell someone to stop being rude, thus gaining a friend, it is harder to choose between the life of your enemy and the relationship of your best friend. Yet the story does lead in that direction and you have to be prepared to make those decisions.

Overcooked! 2 on the Xbox One has returned and this time with a brand new helping of chaotic cooking action. Journey back to the onion kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Players can cook in new kitchens ranging from sushi restaurants, magic schools and mines. You’ve saved the world once before, but now a new threat has arisen. It’s time to get back in the kitchen to stave off the hunger of The Walking Bread.

In Yoku's Island Express, a new hero who has arrived on Mokumana Island to relieve the resident pterodactyl postmaster, or Pterodactyl, as he's known, of his duties. He's ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, Yoku will quickly discover that an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep, and a host of colourful, quirky islanders are plagued by quakes and storms brought forth by its nightmares. It's all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics and open world exploration, in an amazing quest to help those in need.

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is the definitive Bulletstorm experience that includes all existing Bulletstorm add-ons, plus brand-new content exclusive to Full Clip. Players will have to battle their way through throngs of Stygia’s mutated inhabitants, performing masterful kills throughout the single-player campaign, or one of 30 competitive score-challenge or 12 co-operative multiplayer maps using Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique “Skillshot” system that rewards you for executing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

In Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, after narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy. Includes the base game, a collectible SteelBook and Season Pass. Gears of War 4 Ultimate Edition is your gateway to Early Access for Gears of War 4, allowing you play on Friday, October 7 - four days before the game's standard release date. Season Pass includes the exclusive Vintage VIP Pack, unlimited map access, early access to an exclusive VIP playlist and six standard Gear Packs.

Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with Battlefield V as the series goes back to its roots in a never-before-seen portrayal of World War 2. Take the fight to unexpected but crucial moments of the war, as Battlefield goes back to where it all began. Lead your Company to victory in all-out multiplayer with new experiences like the massive Grand Operations mode. Take on classic modes like Conquest or squad up with friends in the cooperative Combined Arms.

BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend has a whole host of new features, including the playable Celica A. Mercury and the re-introduction of Lambda to the character roster. Expanded story mode scenarios The Rat, Determination, and Collision, focus on Bullet, Kagura, and Kokonoe respectively, in addition to an all new story mode that covers the events of Remix Heart named Remix Heart Gaiden. For online network modes, players can now create 'My Room', a virtual hang out space that can be furnished with decorations and furniture earned by spending in-game currency.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection contains an epic journey over four Halo games, collected in a single integrated experience that leverages the power of the Xbox One. This includes the remastered classic Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and Halo 2 Anniversary with new audio and high-definition visuals, the groundbreaking Halo 3, and the start of the Chief's new journey in Halo 4. Using the integrated interface you can play any of over 100 multiplayer maps, take advantage of our curated cross-game campaign playlists , strive to complete hundreds of new Achievements, or test your skill against the Halo community in score attack and speedrunning leaderboards.

Hitman 2 is the only game where you have the complete freedom to plan the perfect assassination and complete your mission through a deadly (often surprising) chain of events. Using stealth techniques, improvisation and creativity, you’ll take down your targets in spectacular and ingenious ways utilizing an assortment of tools, weapons, unexpected disguises (or you can slap them with a fish!).

In Minecraft: Xbox One Edition, players can customize and control the default character (lovingly known as Steve) and head into randomly generated worlds made up of cubes representing various elements and materials, such as iron, sand, and coal. The worlds operate on realistic day/night cycles and feature varied terrain and environments, and as gamers explore they come across a variety of creatures and non-player characters known as mobs. There are two modes in Minecraft, both of which can be played alone or with friends in split-screen multiplayer action.

The Evil Within 2 is set three years after the original title, the game finds Castellanos agreeing to work for the shadowy Mobius group and once again use STEM to enter an alternate dimension created by the mind of a troubled individual: his daughter Lily who he is intent on saving. Players can freely navigate the surreal, nightmarish world of her subconscious, scavenging for limited resources, and hiding in the shadows, staging direct attacks, or fleeing from horrific creatures.

In Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, the cinematic action-adventure that forced Lara Croft to grow from an inexperienced young woman into a hardened survivor has been re-built for next-gen consoles, featuring an obsessively detailed Lara and a stunningly lifelike world. Lara must endure high-octane combat, customize her weapons and gear, and overcome gruelling environments to survive her first adventure and uncover the island’s deadly secret. The Definitive Edition of the critically-acclaimed action-adventure includes bonus content and combines all of the downloadable content from the Xbox 360 version.

In Watch Dogs 2 on the Xbox One, players will explore the birthplace of the tech revolution as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker who has fallen victim to ctOS 2.0’s predictive algorithms and accused of a crime he did not commit. In Marcus’ quest to shut down ctOS 2.0 for good, hacking is the ultimate weapon. Players can not only hack into the San Francisco Bay Area’s infrastructure but also every person and any connected device they possess to trigger unpredictable chains of events in this vast open world.

In Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, gamers take control of two adolescent boys as they go on a puzzle-filled journey through fantastic and fairytale-like environments on a quest to help save their dying father. Players control both characters at the same time, using the left stick and left trigger to guide the older, stronger boy, and the right stick and right trigger to control the younger, more nimble brother. The action finds players platforming and solving basic physics puzzles through increasingly strange environments, with the game's story slowly unfolding through visual cues.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for the Xbox One was developed by the team at Lucid Games, Dimensions seeks to further throw gamers into the galactic battle against shapes, colours, and aliens that has become such a staple release. Addictive and action packed as always, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions brought the heat in a few new ways. We picked up a copy for our Xbox One and got right down to business. What we found was possibly the most polished Geometry Wars release yet. Keep reading to see if you’ll be buying any time soon!

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes on the Xbox One offers an original storyline in which Nick Fury calls upon Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine and other heroes spanning the Marvel Universe to save Earth from such threats as the vengeance of Loki and the hunger of Galactus, Devourer of the Worlds. LEGO and Marvel fans will enjoy classic LEGO video game adventure and humor, while playing as their favorite Marvel characters. Smash, swing and fly in the first LEGO video game featuring more than 100 of your favorite super heroes and super villains from the Marvel Universe.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, winner of more than 50 industry awards, including 2015 Game Developers Choice Awards' Game of the Year, Outstanding Innovation in Gaming at the 2015 D.I.C.E. Awards and the BAFTA for Game Design. In Middle-earth: Shadow of War, players wield a new Ring of Power and confront the deadliest of enemies, including Sauron and his Nazgul, in a monumental battle for Middle-earth. This open-world RPG is brought to life through the expansion of the award-winning Nemesis System. The robust personalization from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is now applied to the entire world where the environments and characters are all shaped by player actions and decisions.

Peggle 2 is a magical game full of bouncing balls, magical pegs and bricks made of pure compressed joy! Test your luck and skill by clearing pegs, bashing bricks and timing your shots just right to achieve extreme fever. Discover 5 magical Peggle Masters and use their preposterous powers over 120 levels and trials to shatter expectations and acquire high scores beyond the realm of plausibility and then, once you've honed your talents, deploy them against others in 4-player Peg party mode, or against a single opponent in Duel mode.

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is a hilarious, action-packed shooter, zombie leader Dr. Zomboss has strengthened his horde and rebuilt suburbia as a zombie utopia. But hope remains, because for the first time the plants are taking the offensive in an all-out attack to reclaim their turf. Play as both the plants and zombies in new 24 player multiplayer and 4-player co-op modes, or go at it solo or in split-screen against the AI across all game modes.

Resident Evil: HD Remaster contains a high definition revamp of a title that was released in 1998; a Special Forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Supplies are scarce as they struggle to stay alive.

Skylanders Trap Team on the Xbox One seeks to further push the envelope on the world that once belonged almost solely to a little dragon named Spyro. In Trap Team we get to see all of our favorite Skylanders come to life, many of whom have been pulled from various games in the Spyro legacy. Developed by Toys for Bob and published on just about every video game console there is, we couldn’t wait to dig into the title. Months of watching trailers brought up our excitement level as we couldn’t help but fall in love with the colorful and fun world that we had once been so addicted to as children.

Sniper Elite 4 combines genre-defining ballistics, breathless emergent stealth and gripping third-person action across the largest and most diverse environments ever seen in the series. Fight to free Italy from the yoke of Fascism and experience unrivalled sniping freedom in the first Sniper Elite title built from the ground up for Xbox One. Encounter hours of gripping gameplay in huge campaign levels with hundreds of enemies, vehicles and high-ranking Nazi officers to hunt.

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones was developed by the team over at Curve digital for release on all of the major current and next gen systems. We picked up a copy of the 2d tactical game for the Xbox One. Right now the 2D pseudo-platformer is making a ton of noise on the next gen marketplace. These throwback titles definitely harken to a different age in gaming but they are being developed with eyes toward the future. Curve Digital isn’t a house hold name but the early release information that the team let out more than made up for it.

Tekken 7 represents the final chapter of the 20-year-long Mishima feud. Unveil the epic ending to the emotionally charged family warfare between the members of the Mishima Clan as they struggle to settle old scores and wrestle for control of a global empire, putting the balance of the world in peril. The game contains a register of more than 30 characters that take part in classic 1 vs 1 battles along with new moves and battle mechanics like Rage Arts, Rage Drives and Power Crushes that make gameplay more accessible for players of all skill levels.

The Escapists is an award winning prison break simulation that provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life. Whilst the aim of the game is simply to escape, the detail is in the execution. Players are tasked with advancing their character's statistics through various means such as exercising regularly and ensuring to boost their intellect as well… Whilst remembering to attend roll call, hold down their job and keep the inmates on side if you're to be successful in trading with them and ultimately… Don't forget to escape!

The Evil Within: The Assignment on the Xbox One is a continuation into the dirty and grimy world that The Evil Within created. Developed by Tango Gameworks and later published by Bethesda Softworks. The survival game puts you into the shoes of Juli Kidman and it pushes you to complete a two part story in which you will have to find answers through any means necessary. Having played the original Evil Within is mandatory going into this game so if you want to avoid spoilers, you should probably quit reading right about now. For those that have already played the initial game, and wish to learn more about this expansion, keep on reading.

Titanfall is the first next-gen shooter that combines pure adrenaline, wall-running, double-jumping action with powerful, fast-paced titan warfare to set the new bar for online multiplayer gameplay. Delivering blistering fast, fluid combat that gives you the freedom to fight your way as elite, assault pilots or agile, heavily armored titans. Rethink fundamental combat and movement with new abilities to change tactics on the fly, attacking or escaping depending on the situation. Online multiplayer matches featuring both human/AI allies and enemies create an experience like none other.

Titanfall: Expedition begins in the wake of the Battle of Demeter, IMC Expeditionary Forces travel deep into Frontier space to recover from their recent defeat. On an uncharted world, the IMC begin construction of a new fleet operations base, using newly acquired water collection and filtration plants to support the new base. When drainage operations reveal ancient ruins and artifacts of an unknown origin in a nearby swamp, Spyglass activates an archaeological team to investigate the site. To maintain battle readiness at the new base, IMC Pilots use simulation pods to train for anticipated Militia raids, based on lessons learned in Angel City and IMC Airbase Sierra.

Titanfall: Frontier's Edge is the second DLC map pack for Titanfall. Featuring three all new maps: Dig Site, Export and Haven on the far reaches of the Frontier.  In desperate need of raw materials to support Titan production at their newly established base of operations, IMC forces begin probing attacks at the edge of the Frontier, striking at smaller, lightly defended settlements. Isolated mining operations are targeted in particular for the resource rich substrate found within their dig sites. Battles at these sites spill over to the nearby port city of Export, where local Militia forces struggle to stave off the IMC.

Dying Light: The Following introduces the drivable dirt buggy that you can freely customize and upgrade with special weapons, attachments and decals to create your most deadly weapon yet. The game takes parkour-fueled zombie survival to a whole new level. Enjoy the definitive Dying Light experience with the brand-new Legend system, improved visuals, major gameplay enhancements, and more. This package comes with all the available bonus content, including Dying Light: The Following - a massive story based expansion that brings mysterious characters, deadly new weapons, unexpected quests.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. With many ways to manipulate time, Sine Mora features over 50 weapon combinations to complete each beautiful stage that fits to the player's skills with scaling difficulty. Soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka and featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda.

Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth drops you into urban combat across Asian cities in four all-new multiplayer maps. Wreak havoc in a floating restaurant or drain the lake opening up for a frontal tank assault, all while the battle rages between the modern high rises of Sunken Dragon. Fight among the huge monuments of despots in the grey concrete Propaganda. Wage wars within the bustling alleyways and upon the rooftops of Pearl Market. Cruise with fast-moving PWC’s on the canals in the pristine park to get the upper hand in the rapid-paced infantry battle of Lumphini Garden.

D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die on the Xbox One was released by Microsoft after being developed by the team over at Access Games. D4 is an episodic murder mystery that found a home last September of 2014. Featuring an interesting premise, some quirky visuals, and a dark tone we were more than interested and seeing what was in store for us when we picked up the game for the Xbox One. Though we are not familiar with the devs at Access Games we were more than willing to give them a shot. What we found was an interesting tale that spun macabre in with a jumping timeline in order to leave us with more questions than we began with.

The Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition continues to push the boundaries with the latest chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series from director Hidetaka Miyazaki. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness with colossal enemies, expansive environments, and challenging and intense gameplay combat. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in the games hallmark rewarding gameplay and immersive graphics.  Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness with colossal enemies, expansive environments, and challenging and intense gameplay combat.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience. Players embark on an epic adventure in a rich, living world with three AI companions, known as Pawns. These partners fight independently, demonstrating prowess and ability that they have developed based on traits learned from each player. Users can share these Pawns online and reap rewards of treasure, tips and strategy hints for taking down the terrifying enemies. Pawns can also be borrowed when specific skills are needed to complete various challenging quests.

Halo 5: Guardians picks up 8 months after the events of Halo 4 and the game follows the stories of protagonist Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 and his teammates, Kelly-087, Linda-058 and Fred-10 as they venture out in pursuit of Cortana. The Blue Team as they are known have disappeared and several colonies are unexpectedly attacked. In order to bring back the Master Chief, Lasky has given the Fireteam Osiris team the objective of finding and capturing the Blue Team. The team is deployed to Meridian in order to pursue the Blue Team. You essentially follow two sets of stories from both the Master Chief and his team mates and also Fireteam Osiris team who are currently in pursuit of them.

In LEGO Dimensions on the Xbox One, a mysterious and powerful vortex suddenly appears in various LEGO worlds, different characters from DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings and The LEGO Movie are swept away. To save their friends, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle bravely jump into the vortex and quickly find themselves fighting to save all of LEGO humanity. Let creativity be the guide to a building and gaming adventure – journey through unexpected worlds and team-up with unlikely allies on the quest to defeat the evil Lord Vortech. Play with different minifigures from different worlds together in one LEGO videogame, and use each other’s vehicles and gadgets in a way never before possible.

Sniper Elite III will see players once again take on the role of American OSS agent Karl Fairburne as he heads to the rocky desert landscapes of North Africa during WWII to battle the Nazis and prevent them from building a super weapon. The varied terrain and expansive environments give gamers the freedom to plan their missions, plot their escape routes, and kill their targets in a variety of ways, including long-range, short-range, and melee assaults. Multiplayer fans can take on five different competitive modes for up to 12 combatants, or they can join a friend for new Survival missions, classic sniper/operative Overwatch missions, or a co-op version of the main campaign.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a historical and somewhat fictional action-adventure open world stealth video game, the game is set in 1868 and the location this time is London, the Industrial Revolution is taking place during this time period and the story follows two twins namely Jacob and Evie Frye. These two twins are court in a cross fire as they navigate the seedy world of organized crime during the Victorian period, this organized crime spree is being organized and controlled by the order known as the Templars. The Twins who were originally raised by Assassins to follow the Creed of the order (both Jacob and Evie Frye) take it upon themselves to fight back against this secret order known as the Templars.

Call of Duty: WWII tells the story of the unbreakable brotherhood of common men fighting to preserve freedom in a world on the brink of tyranny. Players enlist in a gritty, intense journey through the battlegrounds of war. The Campaign features bold, lifelike visuals with the kind of blockbuster cinematic authenticity that only Call of Duty can deliver. Multiplayer engages players in grounded, fast-paced combat across many of World War II’s most iconic locations. Players will also enjoy exciting new ways to interact and socialize with their friends and the Call of Duty community.

In Battlefield 4, the tensions between the United States and Russia have taken them to the brink of war, while China may also step into the game. Players embody Sgt. Daniel Recker, head of U.S. special operations unit Tombstone, as he leads his team through difficulties and fulfills secret missions that could have a major impact on the future of the world. This Electronic Arts shooter game has won several awards, including best graphics, best multiplayer game, and best game of show, so this really is the one to pick when looking for a realistic first-person shooter adventure.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare envisions the powerful battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise. Delivering a stunning performance, Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey stars as Jonathan Irons, one of the most powerful men in the world, the game depicts chilling visions of the future of war. This title also includes the bonus Digital Edition Personalisation Pack, including a custom weapon camo, reticle set and playercard.

In For Honor, players enter the chaos of war as a bold Knight, brutal Viking, or deadly Samurai, three of the greatest warriors of legend. Wield your blade like never before with the innovative Art of Battle combat system that puts you in total control of your warrior. Master the sword, and fight in brutal, fast-paced melee combat across an engaging story campaign and groundbreaking multiplayer modes. Discover the world of For Honor and live the history behind the war between the Knights, Samurai, and Viking factions.

Outlast takes place in the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, the asylum has been operating in strict secrecy… until now. Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, independent journalist Miles Upshur breaks into the facility, and what he discovers walks a terrifying line between science and religion, nature and something else entirely. Once inside, his only hope of escape lies with the terrible truth at the heart of Mount Massive.

Rock Band 4's contains more than 60 songs, featuring such artists as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Keith Urban, R.E.M., Foo Fighters, Van Halen, and more. The game also supports the 2,000+ songs released since the debut of the first Rock Band. Players who purchased music for the previous games in the series on the Xbox 360 can import their music to Xbox One as it becomes available. Rock Band 4's primary new mode is called Play A Show. When playing a show bandmates can vote on the set list, take crowd requests, and choose to play an encore.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for Xbox One. All 24 previously available DLC extensions from the Xbox 360 version have been integrated into the game, including the story-extending episode Year of the Snake and the horror-themed Nightmare in North Point. Alongside a wealth of new technological, audio and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

In Tom Clancy's The Division on the Xbox One, a devastating pandemic sweeps through New York City, and one by one, basic services fail. In only days, without food or water, society collapses into chaos. The Division, a classified unit of self-supported tactical agents, is activated. Leading seemingly ordinary lives among us, The Division agents are trained to operate independently of command, as all else fails. Fighting to prevent the fall of society, the agents will find themselves caught up in an epic conspiracy, forced to combat not only the effects of a manmade virus, but also the rising threat of those behind it.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War on the Xbox One is a unique look into one of the most historically important conflicts in the history of planet Earth. Developed by the team at Ubisoft Montpellier, Valiant Hearts is a 2D action/adventure game set during World War 1 with the art trappings of a comic book. Focusing on a broken love story, Valiant Hearts interweaves a truly stirring account of different people trying to survive this devastating war as tragedy befalls them both physically and emotionally. The game was a transformative experience and definitely worth picking up on your Xbox One.

Victor Vran: Overkill Edition includes the fully updated and award winning Action RPG Victor Vran, the expansive Fractured Worlds & the legendary Motor head: Through The Ages. Redefine how you play at any moment, even in the heat of battle. Modify your demon slaying load out as you dodge deadly attacks, leap from towering locations and take on hordes of hideous beasts and cunning boss monsters. Fedora or no fedora, you decide! Slaying demons doesn't have to be a lonely affair - Form a pack and find even greater strength in numbers, to explore the story of the dark world together.

In Wolfenstein: The New Order, players assume the role of Captain B.J. Blazkowicz and battle the brutal Nazi menace. Having spent more than a decade suffering from amnesia in an asylum, Blazkowicz escapes into 1960s Europe only to find a world where the Nazis won WWII and now control the entire globe. The action finds gamers embarking on a nearly impossible mission to infiltrate the Nazi compound Deathshead, and battling robots and giant super soldiers on a trek to take down General Wilhelm Strasse.

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order. The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries.

World to the West expands on the universe of critically acclaimed 2D puzzle platformer Teslagrad, but offers a 3D action adventure experience instead. This gives a whole new perspective on the universe Rain Games created for their very successful debut title. Players who've played Teslagrad will encounter both new and familiar faces during their journey. World to the West is a cartoony, top down action adventure inspired by European adventure comics. The player takes control of four unique characters, each with their own motivations, skills and interweaving storylines as they seek to escape the dark shadow of an ancient prophecy.

Assassin's Creed IV: Jackdaw Edition on the Xbox One is basically the original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag video game which consists of about 3-4 hours of additional content where the player is taken through nine extra missions. These nine new missions are placed under the umbrella known as Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag: Freedom Cry. If you decide to play the original Black Flag which comes with the Jackdaw Edition then in total the gameplay will be about 45 hours.

Assassin's Creed Unity - Dead Kings on the Xbox One follows the events of Assassin’s Creed Unity, Arno’s quest for redemption will lead him to the dreary town of Saint-Denis, then known as “Franciade”, on the outskirts of Paris. While the wary and fragile Republic rebuilds itself, disturbing events and a mysterious conspiracy will take Arno down to the depths of the town’s necropolis.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare on the Xbox One returns to the roots of the franchise with large-scale war and a focus on cinematic, immersive military storytelling. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare will take players on an unforgettable journey as they engage in battles from Earth to beyond our atmosphere against a relentless, enemy faction that threatens our very way of life. It’s grand scale war with memorable characters, stunning new environments and hallmark boots-on-the-ground Call of Duty action.

Fantasia: Music Evolved lets gamers use rhythm and gestures to bring life to more than 30 pop music hits and classical classics. Serving as the new apprentice to the sorcerer Yen Sid, players use Kinect-based motion controls to conduct the music, earning points for staying in rhythm, and unlocking the ability to apply three different musical styles to each piece. The game supports two players and includes songs from artists like Queen, Lorde, and Bruno Mars, as well as classical pieces from Mozart, Vivaldi, and Bach.

In Sunset Overdrive, the FizzCo corporation's OverCharge Delirium XT energy drink unfortunately turns anyone who consumes it into a disgusting mutant, and before players can escape they must search the open world looking for survivors, and use comical and deadly weapons to dispatch a variety of monsters, members of rival factions, and FizzCo's rogue bots. Gamers can also join up to seven online friends and battle waves of mutants in the co-op Chaos Squad mode.

Terraria for the Xbox One seeks to offer the same kind of gameplay but with much greater crafting and exploration options. For example, ‘Terraria’ Special Edition for Xbox One includes a number of NPCs that perform various services for the player, including a tour guide to help you get through the first dangerous night. When night falls in Terraria for Xbox One, you'll find hostile enemies like zombies and flying bats, and that doesn't even include the more lethal blood moon nights.

Volgarr the Viking was developed by the appropriately named Crazy Viking Studios for release on the Xbox One. Volgarr is a side scrolling action romp that puts you in the fur clad boots of Volgarr, a Viking warrior. The action platformer focuses on destructive action in a palatable way that emphasizes simple controls. We love platformer games but the recent surge in their popularity, especially on the Xbox One, has made us almost jaded when we see them repeatedly pop up in our list. Still, there are ways to make these games well and for independent studios it could be a key to their long term success.

"#IDARB" has been bringing people together in different ways since it premiered on the XBOX One last year. The hashtag/acronym title stands for 'It Draws a Red Box' and the experience is something reminiscent of the sort of game we'd invent as children. Other Ocean developed the game with the core idea behind it to be collaborative, creative, and chaotic sports that you could play with your friends. We hadn't ever heard of the title before we got our hands on it so we went in with an empty opinion and the motivation to see it through to the end, wherever it actually took us.

Assassin’s Creed Unity on the Xbox One is an action/adventure game set in the city of Paris during one of its darkest hours, the French Revolution. Take ownership of the story by customising Arno's equipement to make the experience unique to you, both visually and mechanically. In addition to an epic single-player experience, Assassin’s Creed Unity delivers the excitement of playing with up to three friends through online cooperative gameplay in specific missions. Throughout the game, take part in one of the most pivotal moments of French history in a compelling storyline and a breath-taking playground that brought you the city of lights of today.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will feature a variety of exciting and accessible single-player modes and rich multi-player content for new players and longtime fans alike. In addition to single-player Arcade, Training and Mission modes, a visually stunning and immersive cinematic Story Mode will put players at the center of both universes as they battle for survival against a sinister new threat, Ultron Sigma. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is being built to highlight a combination of iconic locations and fan favorite characters from both universes, including Captain Marvel and Iron Man from the Marvel side, and Ryu and Mega Man X from Capcom.

Far Cry 4: Valley of the Yetis sends players on a lost in an unforgiving Himalayan ridge and takes place after a helicopter crash, explore the frozen landscape to find tools, upgrade your camp and protect it from a dangerous cult when night falls. In these new missions featuring single player and co-op action, you will never be alone as the yetis await their prey. Most DLC releases consist of expanded maps and the occasional added quest, but that isn’t all you get in Valley of the Yetis.

Far Cry Primal for the Xbox One is part of the award-winning Far Cry franchise that stormed the tropics and the Himalayas now enters the original fight for humanity’s survival with its innovative open-world sandbox gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of extreme danger and limitless adventure, when giant mammoths and sabretooth tigers ruled the Earth and humanity is at the bottom of the food chain. As the last survivor of your hunting group, you will learn to craft a deadly arsenal, fend off fierce predators, and outsmart enemy tribes to conquer the land of Oros and become the Apex Predator.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Director’s Cut combines graphics that pack a visual punch and tight controls with the challenge of retro era platforming. Fluidly morph between two dynamically different dream worlds to solve puzzles and combat grueling enemies and bosses. Players will have to dash through tricky levels and transform the whole world at will in this fast-paced award-winning platformer.

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is a side scrolling platformer styled beat em up. You take on the role of Juan Aguacate, a farmer that turns into a luchador (read: Mexican Wrestler) destined to find the evil skeleton villain, Carlos Calca. In the opening moments of the game we see Juan and Carlos square off against one another in what should have been an epic fight. Only Juan isn’t ready yet and he is summarily dispatched by Carlos. Juan is killed and summarily resurrected as a masked and undead superhero. This is where the adventure begins, after we have already died. Juan lives for only one thing: vengeance.