March 11 is Ori and the Will of the Wisps day
We’re only a few days into March 2020 and I’m already feeling a renewed sense of energy. The video game release calendar is stacked, and once it gets going soon, it’s not going to let up for quite some time. There’s a lot to play! Especially if you’re still catching up on past releases (aren’t we all?).
Xbox Game Pass is getting a few notable games this month.NBA 2K20andTrain Sim World 2020are up first onMarch 5, followed byOri and the Will of the WispsonMarch 11andPikunikuonMarch 12.
No one can convince me thatOri and the Will of the Wispswill be anything less than one of the best metroidvanias in years– I’m feeling that confident about the sequel. AndPikuniku? You owe it to yourself to playPikunikuif you like the sound of a silly, light, low-key platforming adventure.
Microsoft also confirmed a new batch of games coming soon to Xbox Games Pass for PC:The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game(Chris’ jam),Mother Russia Bleeds(Occams’ jam),Ori and the Will of the Wisps(my jam),Pikuniku(also my jam), andTrain Sim World 2020(CJ’s jam). You probably already heard by now, butHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversaryis now playable inHalo: The Master Chief Collectionon PC.
Lastly, some housekeeping:Deus Ex: Mankind Divided,Shenmue IandII,Lichtspeer, andThimbleweed Parkare leaving Xbox Game Pass in March. I’m not sure who’s out there using their Game Pass subscription to burn through the originalShenmuein 2020 like it’s no big deal, but I like that notion.
