ID@Xbox Game Pass 6.27.19

TL;DR

Xbox Game Pass announces new games, including Blair Witch and Pathologic 2, and interviews developers about their upcoming titles.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🎮 Xbox Game Pass is bringing a variety of indie games to console and PC, including adventure, point-and-click, strategy, RPG, and horror genres.
• 😨 Blair Witch offers a unique psychological horror experience with a mix of jump scares, survival, and a focus on storytelling in the iconic Black Hills Forest.
• 📽️ Developer interviews highlight the importance of Game Pass in reaching a wider audience and sharing their passion projects with players.
• 🧡 The games showcased demonstrate the diverse range of gameplay mechanics and art styles in the indie gaming scene.

Questions & Answers

Q: What games are coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for both console and PC?

Some of the upcoming games include My Time at Portia, Unavowed, Bad North, Machinarium, Timespinner, and Undertale.

Q: What is the premise of Blair Witch?

Blair Witch is a psychological horror game where players play as a retired police officer searching for a missing boy in the nightmarish Black Hills Forest, while also confronting their own troubled past.

Q: What is unique about Pathologic 2?

Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven survival thriller where players have 12 days to rescue people in a town consumed by plague. The game does not offer shortcuts or hand-holding, providing a brutal and challenging experience.

Q: What is Secret Neighbor?

Secret Neighbor is a multiplayer horror game where players try to enter their creepy neighbor's basement, but one player is secretly the neighbor who must prevent others from entering. The game focuses on psychological horror and the betrayal of trust.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Xbox Game Pass announces new games coming soon to both console and PC, including My Time at Portia, Unavowed, Bad North, Machinarium, Timespinner, and Undertale.

• Blair Witch, a psychological horror game set in the Black Hills Forest, is revealed with gameplay footage and interviews with the developers.

• Pathologic 2 and Secret Neighbor are also announced for Xbox Game Pass, with interviews with the developers discussing the gameplay and inspiration behind the games.

• Developer interviews are conducted with representatives from Devolver Digital, Thunder Lotus, Flight School Studio, Massive Damage, and more, discussing their games and the impact of Game Pass on their development process.