Whether you are rocking an Xbox One or Series X, December is a huge month for you with Game Pass.

Coming This Month

Control (Console) – December 3
After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the Director struggling to regain control. This third-person action adventure game will challenge you to master a combination of supernatural abilities that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Doom Eternal (PC) – December 3
Now coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC! Hell’s armies have invaded Earth and now you must become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in Doom Eternal – the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat.

Haven (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 3
Does love really conquer all? Play as two lovers who gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.

Slime Rancher (Console) ID@Xbox – December 3
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the “Far, Far Range” where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes. Attempt to stake a claim, amass a fortune, and avoid the continual peril that looms from the rolling, jiggling avalanche of slimes around every corner.

Va-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (PC) ID@Xbox – December 3
Welcome to Va-11 Hall-A, the original cyberpunk bartending simulator!  Take on the role of Jill Stingray, bartender at the downtown watering hole of Va-11 Hall-A (affectionately nicknamed “Valhalla”). In this story-driven game you’ll influence a myriad of decisions through the drinks you prepare, so listen carefully to your clients and mix the drink that will change their lives.

Yes, Your Grace (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 3
In this kingdom management RPG, petitioners will arrive in the throne room each turn to ask for your advice and assistance. Decide whether to help them with their problems, or to conserve resources for more important matters. Remember: supplies are limited, and not everyone has the kingdom’s best interests at heart…

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Console & PC) – December 4
Follow the perilous journey of The Luminary who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic cast of supporting characters. This Definitive Edition includes all the content from the acclaimed Dragon Quest XI, and adds extra scenarios, a grand orchestral version of the music, the ability to switch between 2D and 3D graphic modes, a Japanese audio option, and much more!

Call of the Sea (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 8
Dive into an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s, South Pacific. Play as Norah, an enigmatic woman on the trail of her missing husband’s expedition. The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. Call of the Sea is a story-led game with puzzles, where every clue leads you deeper and leaves you questioning everything.

Monster Sanctuary (Console) ID@Xbox – December 8
On your quest to become the ultimate Monster Keeper, you’ll unravel the cause of a mystery that threatens the peace between humans and monsters. With over 100 monsters to encounter and dangerous lands ahead, you’ll need to build a powerful team if you want to save the Monster Sanctuary.

Starbound (PC) ID@Xbox – December 8
In Starbound, you can create your own story! In this space-sandbox adventure you may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets. Farm, collect, craft and build – the possibilities are limitless.

Unto The End (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – December 9
Unto The End is a challenging combat adventure game in the style of a cinematic platformer. The story is simple: get home to your family. Master read-react combat in intense sword fights. Spot opportunities to trade and use items. An adventure told through your actions; how will you make it home?

Assetto Corsa (Console) – December 10
Assetto Corsa is the ultimate racing simulator. Featuring legendary circuits such as Monza, Silverstone and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, each track has been reproduced using Laser scan technology, offering racers the most realistic experience possible out on track. Assetto Corsa features advanced aerodynamic simulation, with each car developed using knowledge gained through collaboration with manufacturers.

Gang Beasts (Console) ID@Xbox – December 10
Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City. Customize your character and fight enemies in the melee game mode or fight with friends against the gangs of Beef City in the gang game mode.

GreedFall (Console & PC) – December 10
Engage in a core roleplaying experience with GreedFall, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception, and force, become part of a living, evolving world. Influence its course and shape your story.

Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Console) ID@Xbox – December 10
Time moves only when you move. The long-awaited third game in the groundbreaking Superhot franchise, Mind Control Delete gives you more insight into the signature power fantasy world of Superhot with more story, more signature gameplay, more action, more guns. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for so much longer than ever before.

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (Console & PC) ID@Xbox  – December 10
Get the Royal Beettalion ready to take down Capital B and his Impossible Lair! Join Yooka and Laylee in an all-new 2.5D adventure! Run, jump, and roll your way through a series of challenging 2D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld packed with secrets and collectibles.

As always some games are leaving, so make sure you squeeze in Untitled Goose Game while you still can.

Leaving December 11

• eFootball PES 2020 (Console)

Leaving December 15

• Age of Wonders: Planetfall (Console & PC)
• Infinifactory (PC)
• Metro: Last Light Redux (PC)
• MudRunner (Console & PC)
• Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (Console)
• Pathologic 2 (Console & PC)
• The Turing Test (Console & PC)
• Ticket to Ride (Console & PC)
• Untitled Goose Game (Console)

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Have you been excited to check out Battletoads? How about being terrified by Resident Evil 7?

Well there is a whole lot of games coming to Game Pass in the next few weeks including the excellent Don’t Starve.

Platformer fans shouldn’t sleep on Super Lucky’s Tale either which is simple, but adorable.

• Microsoft Flight Simulator (PC) – Available Today!
• Spiritfarer (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – Available Today!
• Battletoads (Console & PC) – August 20
• Crossing Souls (PC) ID@Xbox – August 20
• Darksiders: Genesis (PC) – August 20
• Don’t Starve: Giant Edition (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 20
• New Super Lucky’s Tale (Console & PC) – August 21
• Hypnospace Outlaw (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 27
• Tell Me Why: Chapter 1 (Console & PC) – August 27
• Double Kick Heroes (Console & PC) ID@Xbox – August 28
• Wasteland 3 (Console & PC) – August 28
• Crusader Kings III (PC) ID@Xbox – September 1
• Resident Evil 7 Biohazard (Console & PC) – September 3

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It’s no secret that we are fans of Orcon over here at ThoseGamers. After all, Orcon supplies us with our very speedy VDSL connection so we can download games and stream content in next to no time.

Orcon is not only looking after its Video Game loving customers by providing the best internet in New Zealand, its now giving them the chance to win a brand spanking new Xbox One S! The latest addition to the Xbox One family is 40% smaller than the original Xbox One and also offers up support for HDR gaming and for those with a 4K TV, the built in UHD Bluray player means you can finally watch glorious 4K UHD movies from the comfort of your living room. Trust me, it’s well worth it, I bought an Xbox One S last week and 4K UHD Bluray just needs to be seen to be believed!

If you’re an Orcon customer and want to enter the comp then click on the Facebook post below and enter before the comp closes on 11 August 2016.

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While those of us down in the southern hemisphere were catching up on our beauty sleep overnight, Xbox Wire made the announcement that the 500GB & 1TB versions of the Xbox One S would be coming on 23 August.

As expected, both versions are cheaper than the 2TB version. What was slightly unexpected though was that the smaller storage options urguably offer better value than than the 2TB Xbox One S, thanks to the 500GB/1TB version currently only being available as part of a bundle.

What that means for us in New Zealand is that both the 500GB and 1TB offerings of the Xbox One S will come bundled with Halo: Master Chief Collection and Halo 5: Guardians. The 500GB version will retail for $499.99 and the 1TB version for $599.99. When the 2TB Xbox One S was announced with a retail price of $648 it was fair to guess that the smaller storage versions would come in at around the retail price that they have now been confirmed at as part of a bundle so getting the entire core Halo franchise games thrown in makes both consoles a compelling option for people considering the Xbox One S.

When you factor in the Ace up the sleeve, that 4K blu-ray player it means that the cheapest 4K blu-ray player just got even cheaper.

So far the only retailer to update their Xbox One S offerings is Mighty Ape so anyone wanting to pre-order one of the bundles should head on over and get their order in nice and early.

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Back at E3 in June, Xbox announced that a new addition to the Xbox family was coming in the way of, the Xbox One S. While release details were vague at the time of the announcement we now have confirmation that the 2TB version of the Xbox One S will release in New Zealand on 2 August. The 2TB Xbox One S is currently available on a number of New Zealand based websites and retailers, including Mighty Ape, where it is priced at $648.

Xbox One S is the most compact Xbox yet, 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One, and includes a built-in power supply. We also shifted one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster for increased accessibility.

Beyond the fresh new design, Xbox One S is the first and only console that allows you to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in stunning 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR). That means you’ll get to enjoy your favorite shows and movies in the clearest, most realistic video possible. With HDR support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and Scalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true visual depth of your favorite games.

Xbox One S also comes bundled with the new Xbox Wireless Controller featuring textured grip, improved Xbox Wireless signal and added Bluetooth* support. The controller can be purchased as a standalone item. All Xbox One games, accessories and Xbox Live services will work with Xbox One S.

The 2TB launch edition Xbox One S will be available in limited quantities for NZ$649 on August 2 in New Zealand and the following regions: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and United States. Xbox One S will also be hitting store shelves for additional markets later this year.

With the biggest blockbuster lineup of games in Xbox history coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 this year, platform updates to help you stay connected with friends on Xbox Live with even more games across your favorite devices and more hardware options available, 2016 and beyond is looking to be an incredible time to be an Xbox gamer.

*Bluetooth capabilities require Windows 10 devices running the Windows Anniversary Update

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Xbox’s stand out announcement comes in the form of the Xbox One S that was announced at this year’s E3 gaming expo.

According to Xbox, it’s slimmer, sleeker, sharper and 40% smaller than the Xbox One. It has up to 2TB hard drive space, an IR blaster, an integrated power supply, HDR gaming, 4K Ultra HD video and Blu-ray and a new wireless controller.

On the topic of controllers, Xbox has also announced that the new wireless controllers can also be designed by its players. We players design the controller and they build it for us.

With textured grips, wireless Bluetooth and increased range, you have the ability to design the controller in whatever way you see fit e.g. the colour or engraving.

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