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Windows Store Weekly: 5 titles to check out this weekend

Written By published April 15, 2016



Here’s a roundup of what’s new in the Windows Store this week, including two game updates, a new season premiere on Netflix, and a music sale on 10 great albums!

Games

Minecraft: Story Mode, Episode 5 – $4.99 an episode

Minecraft: Story Mode

The latest episode is now available for Minecraft: Story Mode. Ambushed by former Ocelot Aiden and his crew, our heroes find themselves in an entirely new world: Sky City! When Aiden convinces Sky City’s ruler that the new Order of the Stone are up to no good, you’ll need to make some tough choices to clear your name, and keep Aiden from destroying an innocent world. Download the game here.

King of Thieves – Free

King of Thieves update

Dodge traps and steal gold from other players in King of Thieves, a game of quests from the makers of award-winning Cut the Rope. A major update released this week includes a new game mode called the Maze, a scorching hot trap, and 16 new levels full of treasures and deadly traps! Download the game from the Windows Store here.

Music

Music Deals: Party in the Desert – Buy each album for $6.99

Music Sale

This week’s music deals cover the party in the desert, featuring performers from one of this year’s top music festivals. 10 great albums are available for the low price of $6.99 from great artists such as Ellie Goulding, LCD Soundsystem, Calvin Harris and more. Buy the music now before you go hear it live.

Apps

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season 2 on Netflix – Free

Say “later gator” to any plans you had this weekend. Season 2 of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is now streaming on Netflix (free download, subscription required)!

Digital Gift Cards for Spring and Birthdays – Choose an amount between $10-$100

Digital Gift Cards

Digital gift cards, available on the Windows and Xbox stores, are the perfect gift for everyone on your list and are now featuring new designs for Spring and Birthdays. Choose your favorite design, pick an amount, craft your message, and schedule delivery. From there, sign into your Microsoft Account, select your method of payment and they’ll get their card!

Have a great weekend!