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Here are this week’s deals available on the Xbox Games Store

Tuesday, 13 January 2015 21:44 GMT By Stephany Nunneley

Here are this week’s games and add-on deals available through the Xbox Games Store.

Xbox One offerings are:

  • Terraria Xbox One Game – 50% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • The Jackbox Party Pack – 33% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • Never Alone – 33% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • WWE 2K15 – 25% off
  • WWE 2K15 Digital Deluxe Edition Bundle – 30% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • WWE 2K15: WCW Pack – 25% off
  • NBA 2K15 VC – 200,000 VC – 25% off
  • NBA 2K15 VC – 35,000 VC Consumable – 25% off
  • NBA 2K15 VC – 5,000 VC Consumable – 25% off
  • NBA 2K15 VC – 15,000 VC Consumable – 25% off
  • NBA 2K15 VC – 75,000 VC Consumable – 25% off
  • WWE 2K15 + NBA 2K15 Starter Bundle – 40% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)

Xbox 360 users can pick up the following:

  • Dead Rising – 75% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • Remember Me – 75% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix – 67% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix – 60% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • SSX Mount Eddie Classic Characters Pack – 50% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • SSX Mount Eddie Pack – 50% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • SSX Classic Characters Pack – 50% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • XCOM: Enemy Unknown – 75% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • XCOM: Enemy Within – 75% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – 50% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • Mafia II – 75% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • The Darkness – 75% off (Xbox Live Gold members only)
  • WWE 2K15 – 33% off
  • BioShock Infinite Burial At Sea – Episode 1 – 50% off
  • BioShock Infinite Burial At Sea – Episode 2 – 50% off
  • Bioshock Infinite – Clash In The Clouds – 50% off
  • Bioshock Infinite – Columbia’s Finest Pack – 50% off
  • Borderlands 2 – 67% off
  • Borderlands 2 Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack – 50% off
  • Borderlands 2 Pyscho Pack – 50% off
  • Borderlands 2 Headhunter 1: Bloody Harvest – 50% off
  • Borderlands TPS: Handsome Jack Doppelganger Pack – 25% off
  • Borderlands TPS: UVHUP & Holodome Onslaught – 25% off
  • Spec Ops: The Line – 75% off
  • Mafia II: Jimmy’s Vendetta Pack – 50% off
  • Mafia II: Joe’s Adventure – 50% off
  • BioShock – 75% off
  • BioShock 2 – 75% off
  • BioShock 2 Minerva’s Den – 75% off
  • Duke Nukem Forever – 75% off

These discounts are are valid from today through January 19.

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    Diablo 3 has been updated with a huge stack of delicious changes. The new Diablo 3 patch is probably the biggest set of changes to the dungeon crawler since the Ultimate Evil Edition launch. Perhaps the biggest change is the addition of Ancient items, which are more powerful versions of Legendary items, which drop at […]

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  • Dragon Age: Inquisition players have killed 2.6 million dragons

    Dragon Age: Inquisition offers players an ultimate battle with high dragons, but we’re more than up for the challenge. According to the Dragon Age: Inquisition Twitter account, players have killed over 2.6 million dragons so far. There are a limited number of dragons in Inquisition, one in most major locations, and all of them are […]

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  • The War Z was to DayZ as League of Legends is to Dota, says producer

    The War Z, now known as Infestation: Survivor Stories, was originally intended as a sort of loving tribute and follow up to DayZ, according to producer Sergey Titov. The War Z was widely criticised for its buggy, feature-poor launch – but also for seemingly copying the heck out of DayZ – among other controversies. In […]

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  • Where to watch the Windows 10 briefing next week

    Microsoft and Xbox will reveal their plans for the future of PC gaming next week, and you can tune in live. The Windows 10 media briefing will be held at 9:00 AM PT on January 21. The event will be livestreamed before being made available as on-demand video. You can tune in on Microsoft’s website. […]

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  • “Sounds like” Plants vs Zombies 2′s latest iOS update has a downside

    Puns! The latest Plants vs Zombies update apparently comes with a most undesirable feature for music-loving iOS players. Plants vs Zombies 2 players can no longer listen to music (or any other external audio) while playing, apparently. According to ModernDistraction, the latest update to the iOS version of the game even blocks the iOS quick […]

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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recap trailer fills you in on the world’s lore

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set in a complicated fantasy universe you probably know nothing about, but don’t worry – this recap trailer will fill you in on the background. The Witcher started as a series of Polish fantasy novels. In Poland and countries where the translations are popular people know the setting as […]

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  • Driveclub’s Japanese track confirmed in full, official preview video

    Driveclub is indeed going to Japan; check out this full preview of the upcoming Nakasendo track. Nakasendo is just one of a number of tracks coming in a free game update later this month. “It’s an epic point-to-point drive offering plenty of wide open sections for high speed overtaking and loooong switchbacks where you can […]

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  • DDoS attack enablers could be prosecuted under proposed US cybersecurity legislature

    The US government is putting forward a legislative proposal aimed to beef up federal and private cyber security. According to a White House press release, US president Barack Obama wants to enable the sharing of cybersecurity information between the private and federal sector, as well as beef up privacy protection for individuals. In addition to […]

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  • Honoka is Dead or Alive 5: Last Round’s final roster addition

    Dead or Alive 5: Last Round now has the absolute full complement of unrealistically busty women with the addition of a lass in a schoolgirl uniform. Honoka is Dead or Alive 5: Last Round’s final all-new character. “Having been raised all her life by her gentle and loving grandmother, Honoka is a sweet, easygoing kind […]

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  • Milestone Entertainment’s RIDE arrives on multiple platforms in March

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  • Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX heads to North America and Europe in May

    Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX, the 3D rhythm game developed for 3DS, will be available on store shelves and via digital download in North America in May. SEGA said it will release information about retailer pre-order bonuses at a later date. The game contains 48 full length versions of “fan-favorite songs” with multiple game modes […]

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  • Dragon Age: Inquisition, Shadow of Mordor up for D.I.C.E. Game of the Year Award

    Nominees for the 2015 D.I.C.E. Awards have been announced and Game of the Year contenders are Destiny, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. Al Alcorn and Ralph Baer will both be honored with the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Pioneer Award, which will be presented […]

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  • Here’s all current and upcoming Amiibo announced so far

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  • Icy Death awaits in latest DLC for Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

    A third developer diary for Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris has been released, detailing the latest DLC release and community challenges. The Icy Death pack is now available to download, and contains a new tomb filled with puzzles and a plenty of enemies. The pack also includes new weapons, rings, amulets, and a […]

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  • Hoopa is coming to Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

    Hoopa, a rare Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon for Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire has been announced by Nintendo. The Pokemon cannot be found through normal gameplay. Categorized as a Mischief Pokemon, Hoopa had golden rings around its horns and body. These are said to “have the power to bend dimensions” and move objects across […]

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  • Pillars of Eternity given solid release date for March

    Pillars of Eternity, the RPG which was a Kickstarter success for Obsidian Entertainment, and been given a release date. To celebrate the firm release date, new footage from Pillars of Eternity will be revealed through a live stream, hosted by the game’s project director Josh Sawyer. The live stream will air tomorrow, January 15, at […]

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  • Battlefield Hardline open beta will available on all platforms

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  • Here’s some videos showing off Nintendo’s line-up

    Nintendo has released quite a few videos of the games it showed off during its Nintendo Direct presentation this morning. Below you will find videos for Mario Party 10, Fire Emblem, Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Blek, ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON LEGACY, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, IronFall, Puzzle and Dragons Z, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Story of […]

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  • Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate New 3DS XL Bundle, release date announced

    A Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate 3DS XL Bundle is on the way, and it comes with the game pre-loaded on the new system. The game allows you to play in single-player or with three other players in local or online co-op. Select players will also receive early access to a demo for the game soon […]

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  • Majora’s Mask 3D to launch alongside New 3DS XL in US and Europe

    During today’s Nintendo Direct, a release date for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D was announced for North America and Europe. The game will arrive alongside the new system on February 13. A system featuring artwork inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D and it will run you $199.99. It will be […]

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  • Get your first look at Kung Lao, Goro and Kitana in Mortal Kombat X

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