Game Pass: New games this week

Two new games will be released on Game Pass this week.

You can look forward to both the party game Mad Streets and the Roguelike deck-building game Inscryption.

Mad Streets lets the fists fly

Mad streets Available on cloud, console, and PC, it aims to “put a smile on your face while you punch someone in the face.” It's not usually a happy occasion, but in this physics-based multiplayer game it's also a brave one.

Ultimately, you're supposed to use your punches to create a “face-splitting knockout animation” that wouldn't look out of place in an “MMA highlight.” But it probably looks more painful there.

Here we take it with a little wink. If you want to fight at a party, you'd better fight on screen. By the way, you can play alone or with friends.

Encryption Also available on cloud, console and PC and is described as a “card-based dark epic”. In addition to the deck-building roguelike mechanics, you can also expect escape room and psychological horror style puzzles.

The Pony Island and The Hex team are behind the game, among other things, in this game it is possible to create a deck of cards with forest creatures through drawing, surgery or self-mutilation. Along the way, you can unlock more secrets and embark on an unexpected and “extremely disturbing” journey. This sounds like fun.

Here again at a glance:

• October 7, 2024: Mad Streets (Cloud, Console, PC – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard)
• October 10, 2024: Encryption (Cloud, Console, PC – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard)

You can also currently get various perks with Game Pass Ultimate. This bundle includes the MVP Pack 3 for MultiVersus, the EA Sports FC 25 Welcome Pack (with EA Platy Membership) and the XDefiant Battle Pack.