Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an action RPG presented in the third-person perspective. The plot is rooted in Chinese history and mythology. Players take on the role of Taishi Zhao, a calm and reliable swordsman who was accidentally involved in a tragic fate. For protecting his beloved family, he starts a journey in this chaotic realm to uncover the truth.

Synopsis

In the last of Western Han Dynasty, the powerful prime minister of China superseded his emperor and build a new dynasty called Xin. In this year, words appeared on the boulders, stone cattles appeared in fields, and ancient tombs cracked, tremendous signs appeared, told a time of peace and prosperity will come. A peculiar bamboo slip in the crypt of Marquis of Liu was delivered to Court Astrologer’s hand.Unexpectedly, Taishi Mansion was badly damaged by a bizarre fire that night, and all his family was killed in the fire and the bamboo slip disappeared.

Ten years later, the prosperity mentioned in the prophecy has never come. A decade of war and famine, the people were miserable, and the chaos had spread among the country.

At this time, the bamboo slip which had disappeared for 10 years emerged again, it caused an uproar…

Gameplay

• Combo-Based Combat – Xuan-Yuan Sword VII is an action RPG with a real-time combat system. A smooth combo-based combat system contains elements such as Active Skills, Dodge, Block, Riposte.
• Elysium Scroll – Elysium Scroll is a bamboo scroll that can be used as a key to Elysium, capable of absorbing monsters, creating items, and more. It can provide several techniques and mechanics during the adventure.
  • Elysium Rift – Taishi Zhao’s ultimate technique; slows down the time around him. In this state, he can alter the physical properties of nearby objects.
  • Imprison and Fusion Lab – Players can absorb monsters into the Elysium as refining materials for Fusion Lab. Fusion Lab can not only produce new monsters with different shapes and abilities, but also spin Passive Skills out sometimes, which are used to improve Taishi Zhao’s ability.
  • Various facilities set in Elysium for improving armors and weapons, as well as developing passive Skills.
• The Mohists and their “Mechanics” – Mohism, an ancient Chinese philosophy of logic, rational thought, and science, was once as popular as Confucianism in China 2200 years ago. In this game, the Mohists are known for their high level “Mechanic“ technology far beyond the times. However, civil disagreements are challenging their faith, making them fall apart in decades. Can the Mohists revive to their former glory or fade in the pages of history? In Xuan-Yuan Sword VII, you will witness the final destiny of the Mohists.
• A Journey in the Oriental Realm – The game takes place in China, 2000 years ago. The development team will bring back the environments, props, humanities, and cultural studies of ancient China into the gameplay. Take a new journey into the chaotic era and roam around the oriental realm.
• Nvidia RTX Support – For PC, Xuan-Yuan Sword VII supports Nvidia RTX, creating a realistic game world.

The latest DIRT 5 work-in-progress gameplay takes players to chillier climes, with a first look at the all-new Ice Breaker events in Norway.

Minimal grip, maximum fun—Ice Breaker challenges you to master short circuits that take place entirely on ice, with flowing turns and idyllic environments. Throttle control, precise drifting and momentum are key to mastering this brand-new experience for the DIRT series; allow Donut Media’s James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes to explain more!

You’ll find Ice Breaker events in other DIRT 5 locations, including Nepal and even on the frozen East River by New York’s Roosevelt Island, with up to 12 cars competing together.

Star Citizen Alpha 3.10 Key Features

• Dynamic Flight Mechanics. Flight mechanics have taken a significant step forward and now account for thruster efficiency curves, simulated wind effects on aerodynamic surfaces, and jerk (speed of ship acceleration). Piloting a speedy fighter-class ship with streamlined wings in atmosphere will now feel noticeably different to landing a large cargo-class ship. With these Alpha 3.10 enhancements, every single ship in Star Citizen (over 100 and counting) feels unique while flying within a planetary atmosphere.
• Ship Combat Improvements. High-speed space combat sees updates to the use of turrets and fixed weapons, gunnery improvements, and targeting methodology, bringing dogfighting and large-scale ship battles more in line with the visceral combat envisioned for Star Citizen. Targeting systems now reward pilots with faster missile lock-ons and firing solutions when flying at slower speeds. By introducing a strategic offensive advantage at lower speeds and disadvantage at higher speeds, ship-to-ship combat is now more engaging, realistic, and cinematic. Manned turrets also receive a major UI overhaul and a new target lock-on system to improve accuracy and coordination between the gunner and pilot as Star Citizen moves towards the goal of a full multi-crew, group play experience.
• Electron Weaponry. Joining energy and ballistic weaponry is a brand-new and shockingly deadly weapon type. Pilots can look forward to adding the Atzkav Sniper Rifle and Yubarev Energy Pistol to their arsenal, the first two Electron weapons from manufacturer The Lightning Company to join the verse.
• Player Trading App. Building on the Unified Friends List system introduced in the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9 Locked Up & Loaded update, the Player Trading App allows pilots to transfer in-game funds directly to other players, laying the groundwork for more complex trading and asset management features down the road – and a more robust player-driven economy in the universe of Star Citizen.
• New Vehicle – ROC. The all-new ROC (Remote Ore Collector) Vehicle from manufacturer Greycat Industrial rounds out the mining career loop in Star Citizen, providing miners with an entry-level vehicle designed to prospect for a new size of mineable mineral. Designed to be as hard-working and versatile as the miners who use it, the ROC is small enough to access hard-to-reach ore deposits, but powerful enough to get through the tough jobs.
• Upgraded Ships. Two existing ships also see significant upgrades. The Origin M50 – a ship built around pure speed – features cockpit improvements that offer pilots a more open and unobstructed view with dramatic improvements to interior visuals and ship controls. Meanwhile, pilots looking to invest in a nimble fighter that doesn’t sacrifice firepower for maneuverability, should look no further than the Khartu-al X’ian scout ship, which receives a reinforced hull, upgraded weapons, and enhanced maneuverability.
• Technology Improvements. Alpha 3.10 also sees enhancements to a number of Star Citizen’s core technologies, including ocean improvements, dynamic lighting for day and night, and an initial implementation of body dragging, a foundational step for future gameplay around bounty hunting, medical, and stealth.
• New Babbage Grand Opening. The New Babbage grand opening begins today! First introduced in the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.9: Locked Up & Loaded update, the landing zone and trading hub on microTech is now open for business with new wares for sale, including adorable Pico the Penguin collectible plushies. Don’t want to leave your penguin pal in-game? Players can also grab a real-life Pico the Penguin Plushie from the official Roberts Space Industries merchandise page to celebrate the icy world of microTech and the launch of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.10: Flight & Fight update.

9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic brawler genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or Sega beat ’em up video games crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler Redeemer is definitely for you!

As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies.

Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.

Key Features

• Three unique fighting styles: fight on earth, in the air or use mysterious magic seals. Combine these elements to defeat every enemy on your way.
• Captivating narrative: discover the fascinating story of Wei Cheng and follow him as he rises from a simple fisherman to the master of Shaolin martial arts.
• Stunning visual style: unlikely combination of historical and mystical elements gives you an exciting experience from every scene appears on screen.
• Extensive character development system: you learn a great deal of ways to victory as you discover various unlockable perks, items and fighting styles.
• More than 25 different levels: Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and much more.
• 10 types of Chinese and Japanese polearms, each with its unique traits. Discover the landscapes to find new items!
  Co-op play: invite your friend to help you fight through growing waves of enemies and complete the game together.

Coming Soon

August 6

• Darksiders: Genesis (Console) – An action/adventure game that tears its way through hordes of demons, angels, and everything in-between on its way to Hell and back with guns blazing and swords swinging. Genesis gives players their first look at the world of Darksiders before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman Strife, as well as co-op gameplay for the first time in the franchise.
• It Lurks Below (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – The world is being slowly corrupted, and you have awoken from a terrible dream. Create a customized character and choose from several different classes to delve deep into the mysteries of what evil lurks below. Dig down and explore the randomly generated levels, find random items, and combat deadly monsters to get the answers in this retro-styled, 2D, action-oriented, survival RPG by David Brevik.
• The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (Console) – Five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip and as the day unfolds, a storm rolls in and their trip soon changes into something much more sinister. Who will live? Who will die? It’s up to you and the choices you make. You can also share your terrifying story with a friend online or go for safety in numbers with the up-to-five-players offline “movie night” mode.
• Trailmakers (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – Build an amazing vehicle out of blocks and explore an alien planet in Trailmakers. This physics-based action game lets you build anything from hypercars and helicopters to hovercrafts and hydrofoils. Play solo or with friends in huge sandbox maps or perfect your race car to perfection in the Trailmakers Rally.
• UnderMine (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – Delve deep into the UnderMine and discover its secrets, one peasant at a time! UnderMine is an action-adventure roguelike that blends combat and dungeon crawling with RPG-like progression. Mine gold, die, upgrade yourself, and try again! Challenge dangerous bosses and rescue helpful characters that supply new upgrades for your adventure. Decipher the cryptic messages of the UnderMine’s residents and unfold the mystery at the heart of the dungeon.
• Xeno Crisis (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – run and gun your way through seven distinct areas and master an arsenal of ten different weapons as you take on thousands of varied adversaries in this top-down arena shooter for one or two players. It will require guile, composure, and good judgement to have a chance of reaching the final showdown. Xeno Crisis is a genuine 16-bit throwback for those who enjoy a challenge, with superb pixel art and a blistering soundtrack.

August 13

• Final Fantasy VII (Console & PC) – Relive the RPG that redefined gaming. The world has fallen under the dominion of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a sinister corporation that has monopolized the planet’s very life force as Mako energy. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite Soldier unit, now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the rebels, unaware that he will be drawn into an epic battle for the fate of the planet, while having to come to terms with his own lost past.

- In Case You Missed It

Surprise, another game! We snuck this one in last week:

• F1 2019 (Console & PC) – The official video game of the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship, F1 2019 challenges you to Defeat your rivals in the most ambitious F1 game in Codemasters’ history. F1 2019 features all the official teams, drivers and all 21 circuits from the 2019 season. This year sees the inclusion of F2 with players being able to complete the 2018 season with the likes of George Russell, Lando Norris, and Alexander Albon.

- Downloadable Content / Game Updates

• Free No Man’s Sky Update: “Desolation” – No Man’s Sky: Desolation, the latest free update, improves the combat experience and deepens the possibilities of space exploration. Sprawling derelict freighters have been discovered in space, deserted by all but their half-deactivated security systems and malfunctioning AI drones. Like much of the No Man’s Sky universe, every freighter is procedurally generated. There is a countless array of interiors to explore, with procedurally generated stories from the crew and the possibility of extracting pieces of the freighter to refit as upgrades into your own capital ship.

- Xbox Game Pass Mobile App Update

We’ve made new updates to the Xbox Game Pass mobile app! If you didn’t have it already, here is what you’re missing out on:

• Notifications of when new games are added and when games are leaving.
• Full view of the Xbox Game Pass Library for console and PC.
• Remotely install games from the app to your PC or console.
• Quests to help you earn rewards.
• Check out the available Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks.

- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

We are kicking off what is going to be a huge month for Perks with this batch below! Don’t forget to claim these Perk offerings through either your Xbox console, Xbox App on PC, or the Xbox Game Pass app on your iOS or Android device.

• Sea of Thieves – Get a head start in the game thanks to a free Nightshine Parrot Bundle (available August 5) of cosmetics for your character and ship, and a windfall of 10,000 gold. Perfect for new players and seasoned sailors alike! Pay tribute to a pirate’s traditional sidekick by dressing yourself in the Nightshine Parrot jacket and hat, taking up the cutlass and bedecking your vessel with the matching figurehead and sails.
• Phantasy Star Online 2 – To commemorate the latest update for Phantasy Star Online 2, Ultimate members can claim the Episode 4 Update Bonus Perk (available August 5) that includes special items including cosmetics, an emote, and more! Players can also claim their August Member Pack (available August 5), which includes Triboosts, EXP, coins, and more!
• Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker – Claim your 15 Esoteric Scrolls (available August 5) to obtain different customization items for your avatar, including costumes, weapons, and Ninja Tools. Play co-op with friends and compete in exciting 4 vs. 4 high-speed battles to become the ultimate ninja.
• World of Tanks – Ready to dominate the battlefield? Then grab the Battle Masters Pack (available August 5)! Outfit your armory with the feared German Krupp-Steyr Waffentrager, the stalwart American M4A2E4 Sherman, and the resolute British Sherman VC Firefly. Add Premium Time on top to help you rise through the ranks and Gold to use on consumables, ammo and more and you’ll be unstoppable on the battlefield.
• World of Warships: Legends – World of Warships: Legends brings two gunfighting warships to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks! The Gunfighters Pack (available August 5) will help you progress in-game with the powerful Premium battleship Nassau, the fire-starting cruiser Budyonny, and 7 Days of Premium time. These will get you stuck into some epic gunnery duels in no time!

- Xbox Game Pass Quests

August Quests have arrived! There are dozens available, but here’s a few to note:

Look for double points with our weekly Summer Mode Quests (Ultimate members). For example:

• Fallout 76 – 50 Points (x2 from 25 Points): Embark on a new quest for the Overseer.

In addition, our Game Pass Games on the Go Quest is quadruple points this month.

• 100 Points (x4 from 25 Points): Install 5 games using the Game Pass mobile app.

Check back for daily, weekly, and monthly Quests on your console or see all your Quests in the new Xbox Game Pass mobile app! Redeem points for more Game Pass, Xbox gift cards and giveaway entries.

- Leaving August 14

• Devil May Cry 5 (Console)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Console & PC)
• Space Hulk: Tactics (PC)
• Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (PC)
• Yoku’s Island Express (Console & PC)

About

Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot. Implored to do the bidding of the mysterious “Dark Father,” you must traverse this tattered landscape and track down hidden sanctums of devout followers. There, in Mortal Shell’s most hallowed grounds, you must overcome formidable foes and harvest the sacred glands. You won’t be truly alone when the dead litter your path: Scattered across this land are the remnant anima of lost warriors who can be inhabited to gain their unique abilities and knowledge of weapons. The Dark Father is desperate for you to complete your task — but to what end?

Key Features

• Discover “Shells” to Suit Your Playstyle – The lost remains of defeated warriors are yours to unearth. Awaken these Mortal Shells, occupy their bodies and significantly widen your understanding of different forms of combat. Inhabit a Shell that best fits your style and utilizes their own unique mastery of skills and weapon upgrades.
• Iron Sharpens Iron – Combat is strategic and deliberate. Survival demands superior awareness, precision and instincts. You must commit your sword only when an opportunity opens. Calculate your parries to unleash devastating counterblows.
• Non-linear Campaign – Draw your own path across marsh-infested lowlands, through a gargantuan cathedral of obsidian rock, and into an ancient crypt frozen into the crest of a mountain.
• Deep Upgrade Paths – The stronger your connection to each Mortal Shell grows, the better you can harness their innate talents. Craft unique upgrades, sharpen your blade with acid, and study dark arcane abilities that imbue your attacks with supernatural devastation.
• Face Haunting Foes – Your path is guarded by desperate adversaries, devoted to inscrutable gods. Behold creatures both pitiable and grotesque, but do not let fear halt your journey. Muster your courage and face them down.
• Developed by AAA Veterans – Mortal Shell has been developed by a coalition of seasoned veterans with an unbridled passion for the soulslike genre.

Fixed Issues

• With Radeon FreeSync enabled, task switching to another display or application may intermittently cause the desktop refresh rate to be locked to an arbitrary interval causing stuttering.
• Streaming and recording features are not working or are failing to enable on Radeon RX 5000 series graphics products in Windows® 7 system configurations.
• Radeon Software may experience an application crash or hang when waking from sleep after joining the AMD User Experience program.
• DOOM™ Eternal may experience a very dark or dim screen when changing V-Sync settings in game with HDR enabled.
• Hot plugging a powered off HDMI display and then powering on the display, may intermittently cause a system crash or hang.
• Enabling Instant Replay may rarely cause a system hang or TDR on Radeon RX 5000 series graphics products.
• Compatibility Advisor may show an “Unable to get requirements” error message when opened. Users will need to perform a factory reset of settings in Radeon Software for this fix to take effect.

Doom Eternal Patch 2.1 Release Notes

New Game Improvements

• Weapon Quick Switch has been enabled again in both Campaign and BATTLEMODE (Thanks again for all of your passionate community feedback!)
• Made further improvements to networking latency in BATTLEMODE
• Added the ability for the Mancubus to shoot after starting a double jump in BATTLEMODE
• Maykr Drones have been added back in to some loadouts in BATTLEMODE bonus loot drops have been removed from headshots against the Maykr Drone in BATTLEMODE

New BATTLEMODE Balance Updates

• Reduced The Slayer’s Precision Bolt damage in BATTLEMODE against player demons from 400 damage to 300 damage
• Reduced The Slayer’s starting bullet ammo in BATTLEMODE from 84 bullets to 72 bullets

Fixes

Campaign

• Fixed an issue with the Gladiator failing to drop health while staggered
• Fixed an issue with the Khan Maykr failing to drop health when Blood Punched
• Also fixed a rare issue where AI became invulnerable after a failed Glory Kill
• Fixed issues with the Cacodemon not responding appropriately to Meathook or Blood Punch attacks while choking on a grenade
• Fixed an issue with Zombies ragdolling incorrectly when killed
• Also fixed Baron of Hell leg animations displaying incorrectly in certain circumstances
• Fixed a graphics issue with the gibs that display when Glory Killing the Archvile from the front
• Fixed an issue in Extra Life Mode that caused extra lives to be removed during the Revenant gameplay sequence in Cultist Base
• Also fixed an issue causing notifications for rewards to display repeatedly
• Fixed an issue where challenges would display on screen for an extended period if another challenge was completed while being displayed

BATTLEMODE

• Fixed a crash in BATTLEMODE when backing out of a private match
• Fixed a crash in BATTLEMODE on the Round Upgrade menu
• Also fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE where selecting a demon simultaneously would display podiums incorrectly
• Fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE where the Marauder’s wolf didn’t always deal damage and explode when attacking The Slayer
• Fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE with the Damage Report displaying incorrect damage numbers
• Also fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE that would cause health/ammo loot visuals to persist when Loot Block was used while the slayer was chainsawing AI
• Fixed several descriptions for BATTLEMODE Round Upgrades to more accurately reflect current functionality
• Fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE where level progress would sometimes display incorrectly to other players in the lobby

BATTLEMODE Fixes

• Fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE that would cause the title to crash when loading into a match with HDR enabled on some graphics cards
• Also fixed a rare crash when the Archvile teleported while the BFG was equipped in BATTLEMODE
• Fixed an issue in BATTLEMODE where enemy hit sound effects would revert to default after installing a new game patch

About

Hey Ladies, it’s time to get wet again! I am not done yet and still dreaming of you in Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice. I left New Lost Wages, stranded in Cancum, and had prepared to marry my only true love, Faith. But, unforeseen events interrupted us and we’ve become separated again! She is somewhere in the famous, sunny and huge Kalau’a archipelago and I have to find her. Help me—if I don’t find her soon, I think I may burst!

No obstacle will keep me away from my beloved, my Faith, not even the wild and untamed islands of Kalau’a. Those lovely island ladies can only distract me for so long as my heart’s compass only points in one direction—Faith! Care to set sail with me as a true pirate and become a real gold digger? Join my crew on this glorious quest—you may just end up soaked to the bone!

Key Features

• Explore the Kalaua’ archipelago with all its mysterious and beautiful islands – featuring over 50 handdrawn locations.
• Meet over 40 new and old friends from Wet Dreams Don’t Dry and chat up some fresh new feminine friends.
• Help Larry solve difficult and exciting (and maybe a little erotic) new riddles and complete quests, providing him with a truly happy ending.