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7 Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass by End of January

Make sure to check out and potentially buy some favorite games leaving Xbox Game Pass in early January, including Shady Part of Me, Cataclismo, Starbound, Lonely Mountains: Downhill Riders, Paw Patrol: World on Patrol, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap before they disappear from the service.

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

Leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 31st: 7 Titles to Buy Before They Go (PC, Cloud, Console)

The following titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on January 31st. Xbox subscribers who wish to keep playing these games can typically purchase them with a 20% discount before their departure: Cataclismo (PC) Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Console) Lonely Mountains: Downhill Riders (Cloud, PC, and Console) Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Console) Paw Patrol: World on Patrol (Cloud, PC, and Console) Shady Part of Me (Cloud, PC, and Console) Starbound (Cloud, PC, and Console)

In Case You Missed It

Get ready for a thrilling ride, fans! Jonathan Dubinski has just dropped two exciting updates you won't want to miss. First off, dive into the action-packed world of Jack Carr's novels with "Chris Pratt Reveals Season 2 of The Terminal List is Being Taken to New Heights" (published on January 16th), where you'll find an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming season of Amazon Prime's hit series, shifting towards global espionage and international waters. With filming already underway and a star-studded cast joining Pratt, this is one blog you won't want to miss – check it out here Chris Pratt Reveals Season 2 of The Terminal List is Being Taken to New Heights. Meanwhile, Marcus Thompson takes us on a journey into the world of gaming with "More Stunning Accolades for Clair Obscur Teams, Momentum Unstoppable" (published January 17th), exploring how French studio Sandfall Interactive's JRPG masterpiece, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, has been winning over industry heavyweights like Katsura Hashino and Hideo Kojima. Discover the dedication and talent behind this global gaming sensation here More Stunning Accolades for Clair Obscur Teams, Momentum Unstoppable. And lastly, mark your calendars for an exciting addition to Brazil's audiovisual scene – Jonathan Dubinski reports that the upcoming public streaming platform Tela Brasil is still in its final testing phase but set to launch early 2026, offering hundreds of Brazilian titles at your fingertips. Keep an eye out for more details here Lula Government Clarifies Tela Brasil, Public Streaming Platform Not Yet Live.

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Game info

Official Name
Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary
Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre
Music
Play Modes
Single player

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