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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 14 – 20

High fantasy, dark sci-fi, and third-person action adventure games are all coming to Xbox One in the coming days. Welcome to the latest edition of Next Week on Xbox, where we cover the latest games coming soon to your favorite console. We have another exciting week of variety, like the open-world chaos of Agents of Mayhem, the brutality of Conan Exiles entering Xbox Game Preview, and the ambitious >observer_ to name just a few. Read on below to get a preview for all the new games coming soon to Xbox One.

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Agents of Mayhem – August 15
An open-world, third-person action game from the creators of Saints Row, Agents of Mayhem puts you in the boots of a group of super agents, each with their own distinct look, personality, weapons and more. Can you take down and rout the evil Legion out of Seoul?

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Sonic Mania – August 15
An all-new 2D Sonic adventure with his friends Tails and Knuckles. Revisit classic zones with a twist while fighting back the evil Dr. Eggman’s evil robot army. Or go head-to-head with friends in a new competitive mode or play in co-op with a friend.

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>observer_ – August 15
The year is 2084. You are Daniel Lazarski, an elite neural detective known as an Observer, whose purpose is to hack and invade suspects’ minds. To gather evidence, you must relive their darkest fears, and, finally, face your own. From Bloober Team, the creators of Layers of Fear, >observer_ is a cyberpunk horror game designed to disturb you.

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The Pillars of the Earth – August 15
In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. A game in three parts based on Ken Follett’s worldwide best-selling book “The Pillars of the Earth.”

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Circuit Breakers – August 16
Shoot, explode, and explore in this frenzied top-down arcade blaster with a modern twist for the Xbox One. Become a supreme warrior alone or co-op with up to five friends to rid the universe of a ruthless intergalactic robot army.

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Conan Exiles – August 16 (Xbox Game Preview)
An Xbox One console launch exclusive, Conan Exiles is an open-world survival game set in the brutal lands of “Conan the Barbarian.” Survive in a hostile world, build your kingdom, and dominate your enemies in both single and multiplayer.

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Thumper – August 18
Thumper is a violent, blistering, and brutal physical experience. Take on the role of the space beetle and brave the hellish void and confront your nemesis: a maniacal giant head against a thumping, powerful soundtrack.