Microsoft has announced a new [email protected] event for this winter, where they’ll host a bunch of new game demos.
The new [email protected] Winter 2022 event is kicking off on December 6th and will run through the 12th, and will include over 20 demos from upcoming independent games on Xbox One and Xbox Series X{S.
Here’s the confirmed games thus far, via Microsoft:
Inkulinati – Yaza Games
Inkulinati is an ink-based strategy straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog’s sword. Embark on an ever-changing journey and become a master of the Living Ink. Build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars, and collect perks to unleash hidden powers.
Rhythm Sprout – SURT/tinyBuild
Handcrafted rhythm action with original music and a wacky story mode. Fight charming bosses in rhythm battles. Run to the beat through juicy 3D environments. Remix the levels with modes for infinite challenge and replayability. The demo features 5 colorful tracks, refreshing game modes, and self-aware demo-exclusive story.
Thirsty Suitors – Outerloop Studios/Annapurna Interactive
Thirsty Suitors is a game about culture, relationships, family pressures, and expressing oneself. Can Jala handle her demanding parents, reconcile with her exes, and mend broken friendships in time for her sister’s wedding? Will she be ready for the impending visit of Paati, the family’s terrifying and judgmental matriarch? Through the game’s story, Jala will confront her exes in cinematic, turn-based battle sequences.
Tin Hearts – Rogue Sun/Wired Productions
Guide a troop of tin soldiers through a beautiful, toy-filled world full of magic and mystery. Solve increasingly elaborate puzzles, forge new paths for your toys to follow and discover a deeply emotional story, in Tin Hearts – an immersive puzzle adventure game from members of the team that brought you Fable.
As with previous [email protected] events from Microsoft, the game demos will only be up for a week, and are essentially the demos you’d see at a trade show.
