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New Battlefield 1 Trailer Shows Off Over-the-Top Vehicular Mayhem

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

The Battlefield series has always been known for its adrenaline-fueled blend of on-foot and vehicle-based combat, and it’s clear from the gameplay trailer released today that Battlefield 1 will be continuing that tradition in a big way. Showing off loads of in-game action straight from the frontlines, this trailer delivers with thrilling combat in the arid Sinai Desert map. The combat on this desert map looks fast and furious, with dogfighting planes duking it out in the air (and occasionally dropping bombs) while tanks, jeeps, and horseback-riding soldiers mix it up on the ground. The intensity is only increased once a sandstorm covers the area. Watch out for that train! Looking... Read more

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Customize and Collaborate with Your Dragon in Scalebound

by Jean Pierre Kellams, Creative Producer at PlatinumGames Posted on

Since introducing Scalebound to the world, we’ve focused on showing Drew and Thuban together. At gamescom this year, we wanted to dive deeper into dragons. Specifically, how you’ll be able to customize Thuban and what it means to work together with him in combat. Creative Director Hideki Kamiya (@PG_kamiya) and I have had a great time explaining it to people here in Germany. Dragon DNA is the system that covers all of the customization you can do in Scalebound: It is comprised of three different tools – morphing, parts and armor – that allow each player to build a truly unique partner in the world of Draconis. We’ve already shown off our three core dragon types to choose... Read more

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Dead Rising 4 Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

Dead Rising 4 was one of our most popular titles at E3 in June, proving once again that nothing brings together new fans and old like some good old fashioned zombie slaying. Today, we’re excited to announce that the Standard Edition of Dead Rising 4 is now available for digital pre-order from the Microsoft Store  as well as participating retailers worldwide. The game will launch on December 6, 2016. Fans who pre-order the Dead Rising 4 Standard Edition from the Microsoft Store will receive the exclusive X-Fists DLC, which allow you to smash and bash your way through the zombie mayhem while equipped in an EXO Suit. US Retailer exclusive pre-order incentive offers include: The... Read more

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Gears of War 4 Showcased in Glorious 4K at gamescom

by Adam Fletcher, Director of Community at The Coalition Posted on

Starting today on the gamescom show floor, we’re excited to give fans their first opportunity to play Gears of War 4 on Windows 10 PC. Gears of War 4 is powered by a completely new rendering engine, with the Windows 10 version supporting comprehensive video settings, increased texture resolutions, dynamic resolution support up to 4K and more. In this short gameplay demo through the "Rescue" chapter of Gears of War 4, our heroes JD, Kait and Del are chasing a large unknown enemy through an old COG fort. Along the way, they encounter two fierce Swarm enemies – Drones and Pouncers – for the first time, and have to battle their way through them before it's too late. You can watch the... Read more

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Expanding the Xbox Wireless Ecosystem with New PCs and Accessories

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

At Xbox, we’re continuously exploring new ways for you to get the most out of your gaming experiences by providing you with the choice to play how you want, where you want. Since the launch of the Xbox One, gamers have had the choice to use their accessories wired or wirelessly with their console, and we’ve expanded those options to Windows PCs with the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows, and more recently, the new Xbox Wireless Controller with built-in Bluetooth. Today, we’re continuing to expand the way gamers can connect their Xbox One accessories to their PC by announcing the first PC with integrated Xbox Wireless -- the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube. With built-in Xbox Wireless,... Read more

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Halo Wars 2 Comes to Europe: Thoughts from Creative Assembly

by Alistair Hope, Creative Director of Halo Wars 2 at Creative Assembly Posted on

The team at Creative Assembly is incredibly excited to be bringing Halo Wars 2 for the first time to Europe at gamescom 2016! As game developers, having fans get hands–on with in-progress versions of the game are always awesome moments. We get to hear your feedback from playing the game, helping us to build and tune an even better game experience, together. Fans in Europe will get the first look and first hands-on with our brand new Halo Wars 2 multiplayer map, Rift, on the Strongholds multiplayer mode. At the heart of this exciting new map sits a monolithic Forerunner structure that harnesses the power from the subterranean networks beneath the Ark’s surface. Whilst one half of the... Read more

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Thoughts from the Sea of Thieves PC Design Lead

by Ted Timmins, Sea of Thieves PC Design Lead at Rare Posted on

I’ve been a lifelong Rare fan, so I felt very privileged to recently come aboard (don’t worry, we’re not short on pirate puns!) to work as the PC Design Lead for Sea of Thieves. Being a First Person Adventure game, Sea of Thieves immediately feels right at home on the PC. When you combine this with a fantastical world full of 24/7 player-driven stories, it gives us a great opportunity to take full advantage of what a platform like Xbox Live offers to us as world builders and game developers, and allows us to create an experience catered for the needs of each platform. Sure, I could sit here and recount to you stories like that time I fell from the crow’s nest into the sea and... Read more

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Celebrating Three Years of ID@Xbox

by Chris Charla, Director of ID@Xbox Posted on

Gamescom marks three years since we announced the ID@Xbox program which  enables independent developers to self-publish games on Xbox One, and later Windows 10 with Xbox Live. (Spoiler alert: It’s been a rad three years.) The program started with a simple goal: make sure Xbox players have access to the broadest, most diverse array of games in the world. Independent developers are making some of the most innovative and exciting games out there, so if we make it as easy as possible for developers to ship their games on Xbox, good things are going to happen! We also wanted to give developers a sustainable, rational marketplace so they can make a good living and keep working on their... Read more

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Pick Up a New Xbox One S FIFA 17 Bundle and Play FIFA 17 First on Xbox One

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

Today, in partnership with EA Sports, we’re excited to announce the ultimate way to experience EA Sports FIFA 17, the next installment of the most popular sports franchise in the world, with the Xbox One S FIFA 17 Bundles. Coming to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S. beginning September 22 and packed with everything a soccer enthusiast needs to get ready for the season, the Xbox One S FIFA 17 Bundle comes with a full-game download of FIFA 17, three Ultimate Team Loan Legends, one month of EA Access and either a 500GB or 1TB hard drive (1TB version also includes an Ultimate Team Rare Player Pack) to play all the biggest blockbusters in Xbox history, at $299 USD... Read more

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The ID@Xbox Pre-PAX Open House Returns on September 1

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

One of the best things about working on ID@Xbox at Microsoft is the opportunity to interact with game makers and creators on a daily basis. One of the others is being able to share our games with our awesome fans, especially those people who are pumped to check out new and innovative experiences. Over the past couple of years, we have brought those groups together at an awesome event called the ID@Xbox Pre-PAX Open House. It’s been so much fun that we’ve decided to do it again! That’s right, for the third year in a row we’re inviting gamers to visit us on the Microsoft campus and help us kick off PAX West with the latest ID@Xbox games! We’re going to be showcasing more than 50... Read more

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Looking Back and Looking Forward at gamescom 2016

by Aaron Greenberg, GM of Games Marketing at Xbox Posted on

This week we’re at the largest consumer gaming event in Europe – gamescom 2016 in Köln, Germany. Earlier today, I had the honor of kicking off our presence at the show by speaking with members of the press, key influencers and some of our biggest fans from the Xbox booth ahead of the official show open tomorrow. I shared what’s been a memorable year thus far for Xbox – as well as giving everyone a glimpse into of some of the exciting things to come. A Quick Look Back At E3 in June, we talked about our commitment to let gamers play without boundaries giving more choice in how and where they can play. We showcased Xbox Play Anywhere, a program that lets you buy a digital game... Read more

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Experience Minecraft in a whole new way with Oculus Rift Today

by Mike McGrath, Minecraft AR/VR Developer Posted on

Welcome to Minecraft again... in VR! Last fall, we announced that we were working with our partners at Oculus to develop Minecraft for VR. Finally, the time has come where we are ready to have everyone experience Minecraft in a whole new way through virtual reality on Oculus Rift. Starting today, as a thank you to our community, we’ll be releasing a free update to Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta which will enable gameplay using Oculus Rift devices. We’d like to welcome you to the game all over again, because it’s a fantastic new experience in VR, even if you’re a Minecraft veteran.  For new and experienced players, we hope the VR experience in Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition... Read more

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2D Brawler Super Comboman Coming to Xbox One Soon

by Justin Woodward, Creative Director and Owner at Interabang Entertainment Posted on

We at Interabang are a band of developers and artists working on projects we love. The team is spread across Oakland, San Diego, Chicago, and Montreal, coming together thanks to wi-fi and a shared passion for games. The team, raised on classic side-scrolling and fighting masterpieces, has been hard at work getting an extra crispy, combo-packed 2D action game ready for Xbox One players. The gameplay, art, and humor in Super Comboman all pay homage to the super-rad 2D fighting games of the past and the manga comics we grew up with. In our game, you’ll play as Struggles, a fanny pack-rocking Super Comboman fan looking for work. Head down to the local construction site, where you can... Read more

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Play Madden NFL 17 First on Xbox One with EA Access and Enter to Win Tickets to Super Bowl 51

by Brad Hilderbrand, Senior Publicist at EA Posted on

For football fans, there’s never been a better time than now to try EA Access. With EA Access on Xbox One you can hit the gridiron early in Madden NFL 17 starting August 18 and, for the first time ever, get a shot at two tickets to Super Bowl 51. EA Access membership lets gamers play a growing collection of EA’s best games as much as they want, including Battlefield, Madden NFL, FIFA, Dragon Age and more. Plus, members get an automatic 10% discount on EA digital purchases on Xbox One, and the ability to play new EA games like Madden NFL 17 before they’re released for a limited time. All stats, achievements, and save progress carry over to the full game if they decide to buy. To... Read more

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Halo Wars 2 Beta: Thanks to You, the Game is Changing

by Dan Ayoub, Studio Head of Strategy Games at 343 Industries Posted on

Hey Guys, I first wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in the Halo Wars 2 Multiplayer Beta this past June. As a reminder, this was more a technical preview of where we are in development, or as I like to refer to it, a true development beta.  This not only enabled us to test our backend and tuning, but also to put the game in the hands of players early enough that we could respond to feedback. The Halo Wars team, across 343 Industries and Creative Assembly, felt it important to share with you our key takeaways, and how we will be adapting the game based on your feedback. You took the time to play, so now we are taking the time to respond to things YOU have made... Read more

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Microsoft Acquires Interactive Livestreaming Service Beam

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

Today, in a blog post on Microsoft News Center, it was announced that Microsoft has acquired Beam, an innovative and interactive livestreaming service that gives viewers the ability to watch and play along with their favorite game streamers in real-time. Beam has evolved game streaming from a passive, watch-and-chat experience into one with real-time participation by allowing the viewer to directly influence a streamer’s gameplay and live broadcast. “We at Xbox are excited about this convergence between playing and watching, and want to provide gamers with the freedom and choice to have great multiplayer experiences across all of Beam’s platforms,” wrote Chad Gibson, Partner... Read more

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Gears of War 4 Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

Today we’re excited to announce the Brothers to the End Elite Gear Pack, a new pre-order bonus included in all editions of Gears of War 4. This pack pays homage to some of the most beloved characters from the Gears of War universe, and extends the tradition of offering gold weapons to day one players. New and current Gears of War 4 pre-order customers will receive three unique characters. “Tomorrow Anya” is named after her famous words following the end of the Locust War (“Tomorrow Marcus. We finally have a tomorrow.”) Her appearance is based on her look in the Gears of War 4 television commercial, “Tomorrow,” where she was introduced as the mother of JD Fenix. ... Read more

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Special Edition of Quantum Break for PC Hitting Retail and Steam on September 14

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

Microsoft Studios and Remedy Entertainment are happy to announce that they are bringing their hit action game Quantum Break to even more Windows PC gamers on September 14 with the retail release of Quantum Break: Timeless Collector’s Edition and the digital release of Quantum Break for Steam. Currently available for purchase in the Windows Store and Xbox Store, Quantum Break will be made available to more gamers across a number of operating systems when it hits Steam next month. This digital download will include all of the latest updates, a list of which can be found on the game’s official site. Starting today, both the Quantum Break: Timeless Collector’s Edition and Windows Store... Read more

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