Coming Next Week on Xbox: New Releases from August 4 to 8

Ah, geez. Where to begin with this chaos? So, here we go, diving into this wonky world of Xbox games hitting your screens soon. Buckle up, because this is going to be a bumpy ride. All right, first stop!

Mafia: The Old Country – Throw on your trench coat and head to 1900s Sicily. Enzo Favara is trying his best not to end up swimmin’ with the fishes while he cozies up to the mob. It’s gritty, it’s grimy, and oh my God, just take my money already. August 8, folks. Don’t sleep on this one.

Now we’re jumping to GRADIUS ORIGINS – August 7. If arcade fever from back in the day stirs something deep inside, this is your jam. Eighteen versions, guys! Haven’t done that much math in a long time. Anyway, expect arcade overload.

Next, I can’t even – Dark Steel Legends – August 5. You’re basically in a medieval havoc hub, AKA Ravenfell. Just imagine being there, in all its blood-written destiny. But let’s take a minute to recognize the name “Ravenfell” (had to say it twice). Sounds like my last D&D campaign. But, uh, yeah, this is all about combat.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – August 5. Okay, buckle up anime fans, your sword-fighting dreams are about to become very, very real.

Somebody must’ve read my dream journal because in Little Helper Café – August 5, you’re a pet hedgehog (YES) helping out in a café. I mean, filling a macaron hole is high on my bucket list now. Who thought hedgehogs couldn’t be culinary experts?

And then there’s Lost & Found Agency Collector’s Edition – August 5, where you search for missing stuff. Man, I’m already tired. Hey, more crime-solving, more mysterious places, more exclusive bonuses. Got it? Move along.

Peek-a-boo with Witch It – August 5. Not your average hide & seek ‘cause this multiplayer thingy has witches. Hunters, do your witch-hunting, and remember: Not every bookshelf is just a bookshelf. Or is it? Anyway, you get it.

Alien Breakout – August 6. Escape from a lab as an alien green dude. Retro side-scrolling goodness. Sounds like my Saturday. Only, without the alien bit (unfortunately).

For a dino-fueled romp, check Bonk ‘N Bash – August 6. Jurassic Park’s got nothing on this feisty little dino cracking eggs and busting stuff.

Destination Paradise Collector’s Edition – August 6. Travel around, find hidden objects, solve the big question, wherever that may lead. Beautiful scenes are promised and most definitely needed.

Feeling postal? Ringo’s Roundup – August 6. You’re a fluffy bunny (this one over here) delivering mail. Wacky effect tiles and vibrant landscapes. I’m in.

OIDK, Parking World – August 7. Literally building up a parking empire. Well, there’s a new role. Is it just me or is car park management every kid’s dream nowadays?

Into reindeer games? Sort of? Slopecrashers – August 7. Race down snowy chaos-infused slopes as animals. Seriously, it’s like Mario Kart on a snow day. Dingus with skis, here I come.

Jewel Match Solitaire Winterscapes 2 – August 7. It’s cold. It’s solitaire. Play cards, build dream winter places. Twang!

Ever dream about unicorns? Unicorns – The Troll Adventure – August 7. So it’s magical trolls vs unicorns on a mission to save a kingdom or stuff. Sly and Troy are buddies you never knew you needed.

Travel the sweet world in Candy Trail – August 7. It’s sugary and smiley and strategic, like a frosted parfait. But tweaking hexagonal maps for victory here. Yum?

Ever got sucked into a "spot-the-difference" game? Detail Hunter – August 7. Yeah, that’s this. Visuals are dope, cartoons aplenty. Sharpen those detective skills and show ‘em who’s boss. In a nice way.

Life turned culinary with Fruitbus – August 7. Cook up a storm traveling islands in some pseudo-cool food truck. Freshness abounds!

Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects – August 7. Think Clue but with you as an investigator solving hotel mysteries. Cozy, right?

Nerve-wracking vibes? CASE RECORDS: Fear of Abduction – August 8. Psychological thrills, missing persons, Aurora suburb. Here comes an investigation that could rival true crime shows.

Next is DeviLevel: Try Again – August 8. Dark world, heavy traps, 2D platformer. It’s all doom and challenge. Get whipped into shape—or maybe just get whipped.

Genopanic – August 8. Space stations, mutations, genetic mysteries (cough), and obstacles. Was this even in the job description? No idea.

Hex Cats – August 8. Play around with yarn ‘n hexes. Just cozy cat stuff for puzzle fans. Cute cat gifs sold separately.

Then it’s Knowledge, or know Lady – August 8. At an all-girls university. With romance and comedy hijinks antici—pation. Watch yourself in this campus battleground of love.

Dive into the cute-verse with Pet Show – August 8. Line-drawing fun and adorable creatures. Every level an unknown waiting for you to uncover.

Channel inner-astronaut with Pocket Rockets – August 8. Navigate, strategize, rocket ventilation? Because why not. Race, dodge—earn points, whatever!

Mortal Glory 2 – August 8. Assemble your gladiator A-team in this tactical fantasy jaunt. Fight towards fame. Gladiatorial!

Nostalgia collectively gasp: Sokocat: Dungeon – Remastered – August 8. Land puzzles and dungeons lurking. Navigate again as one furry friend.

Then comes that therapy gig called Therapist Simulator – August 8. Clients and couch talk with some underlying secrets. Help them grow or just unload. Doc doesn’t judge.

Playing bird in Windborn – Wings of Fate – August 8. Fly with your flock across levels. Challenge? Yeah. Freedom? More so. Or something like that.

Grit and dirt come with Zooparasite – August 8. Toxic goo and sewer survival. Discoveries are made with flashlights and sheer wit.

Last thing, lemme just finish with, uh—what was it? Never mind. Just go outdoors and enjoy the, oh, pizza delivery is here, gotta go.