Microsoft today added three more games to the Xbox One Backward Compatibility list, which contains both Xbox and Xbox 360 titles that are playable on the company"s newest family of consoles. The new additions bring the grand total for the list to 476 titles, as the firm closes in on a milestone of 500 backward compatible games.
Here"s what"s new today:
Brave: The Video Game ($19.99)
In Disney•Pixar Brave: The Video Game, challenge destiny and change your fate! Play as Merida, a Will ‘o the Wisp and other popular characters from new Disney•Pixar film, as you run, jump and battle your way through the rugged landscape of mythical Scotland. With your wits and bravery, face off against fierce enemies to end a magical curse and save the kingdom! * Play as Merida Single-Player or Coop with a Will ‘O The Wisp * Compete with archery mini-games using Kinect™ for Xbox 360
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light ($14.99)
GamePro "…Signals a triumphant return for one of gaming"s most iconic heroines." 100/100 - Telegraph "You will rarely find a game that offers such phenomenal value for money, even at full price I would wholeheartedly recommend it." 90/100 - GamesRadar "A superb blend of twin-stick shooting, platforming, exploration, and tactical combat" 90/100 - Eurogamer "There are few download games that offer this kind of value for money, and few that are as clever or effortlessly exciting. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light might be a move away from the Tomb Raider name, but it"s a tremendous homage to its spirit." 9/10 - GameInformer "Game of the month Award" "Gold Award" 90/100 - GamesRadar "A superb blend of twin-stick shooting, platforming, exploration, and tactical combat" Experience the first ever co-op action-adventure game featuring Lara Croft. Team up with a friend or go at it alone as you traverse and solve deadly traps, fight hordes of undead enemies, and collect over 60 artifacts and relics. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light offers fast-paced action and breathtaking visuals shown through an isometric view. There are no refunds for this item.
VANQUISH is a sci-fi shooter of epic proportions with a fast, fluid and frenetic combat system. It takes the shooter genre to the next level by adding unique offensive and defensive moves, and kinetic melee combat.
Just in case you don"t feel like shelling out $20 for Brave, there"s some good news. Microsoft also announced the Games with Gold for next month, and Brave will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from March 1 through March 15. Trials of the Blood Dragon (Xbox One) will be available to claim throughout the month, and Superhot (Xbox One) and Quantum Conundrum (Xbox 360) will become available on the 15th.
Don"t forget that it"s not too late to claim this month"s offers though. You can still get Shadow Warrior (Xbox One) and Crazy Taxi (Xbox 360) until the end of the month, and Assassin"s Creed Chronicles: India (Xbox One) until March 15.