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Darwin Project is Free to Play on Xbox One Starting July 4

by Simon Darveau, Creative Director, Scavengers Studio Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Hey, Xbox players! Scavengers Studio here to tell you about some big news. Starting tomorrow, anyone can play Darwin Project, our highly interactive and survival-injected battle royale, for free! No time limit or excluded modes. Just hit the download button and you’re all set to explore everything that Darwin Project has to offer -- which, we like to add, will only keep getting better and better. If you’ve already purchased Darwin Project, don’t worry. Check your in-game inventory and you’ll see a lovely Founder’s Pack chock-full of cosmetic items: two legendary sets each containing shirt, pants, armor, helmet, and boots, three legendary axes, three legendary bows, a full... Read more

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Great ID@Xbox Games the Whole Family Can Enjoy

by Tao Sila, ID@Xbox Global Product Marketing Manager Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Summer is here which means sunglasses, sun lotion, and summer vacations. It’s a wonderful time to bring the whole family together so the ID@Xbox team have collected 50 of our favorite family friendly games and discounted them for our Indie Family Sale. From Tuesday, July 3 through Monday, July 9 you can save up to 70% on great games with lovable characters. Yoku’s Island Express (25% off) Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming, and open-world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, unlock new abilities, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical... Read more

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Heroic Fighters Arrive in UFC 3 Icon Edition on Xbox One

by Mitchell South, Writer, EA Sports UFC Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Hello, fight fans! A fantastic summer of UFC action is upon us with some awesome matchups featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. To celebrate the upcoming schedule, EA Sports UFC 3 is introducing a star-studded digital Icon Edition and complimentary Icon Update, featuring legendary competitors, simplified controls, and multiple additions to gameplay. Flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson is featured on the cover of this limited-time edition, a true champ who defended the belt 11 times on his way to being considered one of the greatest of all time. The UFC 3 Icon Edition is available digitally July 3 to July 17 for Xbox One. For those who already own UFC 3, the Icon Update... Read more

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Town Building Game Castaway Paradise Now Available on Xbox One

by Eric Diepeveen, Product Manager and Game Designer, Castaway Paradise Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

It's no secret that we're inspired by Animal Crossing while making our town building game, Castaway Paradise. Now we're happy to be providing a way to get your Animal Crossing fix without leaving the comfort of your Xbox One! Everyone is welcome in the friendly, cheerful world of Castaway Paradise - our game is for all ages. Kids will love the cartoony art and relaxed gameplay, while adults will enjoy the sheer range of things to do and ways to decorate the island and yourself! As time passes you'll experience the different seasons and special celebrations like Easter and Christmas. Wrap up warm for winter and pick out a nice bathing suit for the summer sun! We wanted players to... Read more

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Introducing Xbox Game Pass Quests: Summer Edition

by Sara Shone, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Hello, fellow gamers! Your summer of fun is about to begin. Starting today, we’re kicking off the Xbox Game Pass Quests: Summer Edition with new quests every other week exclusively available to Xbox Game Pass members. Whether it rains or shines, you will get rewards to play the games you love all summer long. What is Xbox Game Pass Quests: Summer Edition? Xbox Game Pass Quests is a fun way for Xbox Game Pass members to get rewarded and win prizes playing games in Xbox Game Pass. Every two weeks throughout the Summer, we will announce a new Quest so there’s never a dull moment. How does it work? Head to the Xbox Game Pass Membership area on your Xbox One console to check... Read more

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for July 3 – 6

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on June 30, 2018June 30, 2018

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to... Read more

Jump In With Two New Xbox One Bundles

by Major Nelson Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

Games play best on Xbox One, but for those of you that haven’t already made the jump, we have two new bundles joining the Xbox One family today: the Xbox One X PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Bundle and the Xbox One S Minecraft Bundle. More details below: Xbox One X PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Bundle With over 8 million players on Xbox One, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has been one of the most popular games on the platform since its release as a console launch exclusive in the Xbox Game Preview program. Today, you can join the Battle Royale phenomenon with the Xbox One X PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Bundle, which comes with the following: Xbox One X with a 1TB hard... Read more: Jump In With Two New Xbox One Bundles

This Week on Xbox: June 29, 2018

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox! Showtime, Amblin Television and 343 Industries Bring Halo to Television It’s a big day for Halo – today, Showtime president and CEO David Nevins announced the network has ordered a 10-episode season based on the legendary video game franchise! In... Read more: This Week on Xbox: June 29, 2018

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NBA Live 19 Debuts Cover Athlete Joel Embiid and New Features

by Rahul Lal, NBA Live Writer, EA Sports Posted on June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

As NBA Live gears up for its next edition, so does new cover athlete Joel Embiid. Launching on September 7 on Xbox One, NBA Live 19 boasts several new features for fans to take advantage of and elevate their gaming experience to another level. Embiid, one of the NBA’s greatest big men, who has also taken the league by storm from a social media and celebrity standpoint, has donned the crown as next in line to represent the game. You can pre-order NBA Live 19: The One Edition today on Xbox One. Judging from previous covers featuring Russell Westbrook and James Harden, Embiid is in store for an incredible, MVP-worthy season in 2018-2019. While he’s going to be leading a playoff push... Read more

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Crash Bandicoot and Future Tense Make the Leap to Xbox One

by Kyle Martin, Producer, Vicarious Visions Posted on June 29, 2018June 28, 2018

Vicarious Visions is so excited to bring the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy to Xbox One today on June 29. Not only that, but we are fortunate enough to have been able to use this opportunity to give fans an entirely new level, which has been added to Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped! The new level, Future Tense, comes straight out of the twisted minds of designers Ben Dorsey and Stephen Ivanauskas and brings a new level of challenge and depth that few other Crash Bandicoot levels provide. Experience the N. Sanity June 29 also marks the first time that a Crash Bandicoot title has released on an Xbox console in 10 years, so we knew we wanted to put our all into giving the Crash Bandicoot N.... Read more

Next Up Hero Available Now on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass

by Joe Tringali, CEO/Founder, Digital Continue Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Hello, heroes! Our new game Next Up Hero launches today on Xbox One and Game Pass, and for those of you jumping in for the first time, we have words of wisdom to guide you on your journey. First thing’s first. You’re going to die. A lot. This game is meant to be hard, like old-school quarter-muncher hard. That’s because every time you die, you leave behind an Echo. These Echoes are like AI followers who can be raised again by other players, and they will help take out enemies for you. Combinations of Echoes can also be used to summon the Ancients, massive attack and defense buffs that can be the difference when you’re on your last sliver of life. There are 11 heroes (with... Read more

E3 2018: Ori and the Will of the Wisps Hands-on Experience

by Stephan Freundorfer, Xbox Wire Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

The successor to Ori and the Blind Forest seamlessly follows the 2015 fairy tale platformer, a challenging and highly rousing Xbox One game under an enchanting cover that amazes us right from the start. It is a wonderful painting of orange and red that comes to life on a dozen screens on the stage of the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at E3 2018. In addition to countless other new Xbox One titles, a level of Ori and the Will of the Wisps was playable after the Xbox E3 2018 Briefing concluded and it only took us a few moments until we are immersed in the earth-colored scenery, overlapped by the filigree and defensive spirit of Ori. Windswept Wastes is the level that the successor... Read more

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Online FPS Warface is Coming Soon to Xbox One

by Ivan Pabiarzhyn, Warface Franchise Producer, My.com Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Dear friends! We’re thrilled to announce that the critically-acclaimed online free-to-play FPS Warface is well on its way to Xbox! Welcome to a massive community with millions of fans all over the world and get ready for a fight! How did we earn this recognition? There’s no universal answer, as each individual player finds their share of fun in this dynamic and action-packed shooter. For example, a large share of our community is inseparable from PVE content: you can always embark on a short co-op mission or launch a full-scale raid against the devouring hordes controlled by a cunning AI. Tread carefully and dare not underestimate these enemies: a single AI marksman or heavy infantry... Read more

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The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Arriving on Xbox One July 31

by Julie Roth, Writer, The Sims Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Get ready for some furballs, because something new is coming to Xbox One. It’s The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs expansion pack and it will be available July 31, 2018! In this pack, you’ll get the Create-A-Pet tool, a new world, and the tools to make your Sims’ households complete with furry friends. And, if you want to create other kinds of animals, keep reading to find out how to hack this pack! The Create-A-Pet tool makes customizing your dogs and cats easy. You can choose and modify their coloring and breed, and even mix breeds to make something totally original. To make matters more creative, you can experiment with the painting feature. Add a few spots here, a bright color... Read more

SHOWTIME, Amblin Television and 343 Industries Bring Halo to Television

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief Posted on June 28, 2018July 3, 2018

It’s a big day for Halo – today, SHOWTIME president and CEO David Nevins announced the network has ordered a 10-episode season based on the legendary video game franchise! In its adaptation for SHOWTIME, Halo (working title) will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. Kyle Killen (Awake) will serve as executive producer, writer and showrunner. Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) will direct multiple episodes and also executive produce the hour-long series which enters production in early 2019. “Halo is our most ambitious series ever, and we expect... Read more

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Witness the Locust Ascension in the Gears of War: The Rise of RAAM Graphic Novel

by Jerry Chu, Director of Gears of War Licensing Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Long before Kait, JD and Del united to take on The Swarm in Gears of War 4, Marcus Fenix and the COG Army faced the barbaric tyranny of General RAAM and the Locust uprising on Emergence Day. Now, for the first time, witness his swift and brutal ascent to general of the Locust army in the graphic novel collection of Gears of War: The Rise of RAAM. The trade paperback collects all four single issues from IDW Publishing, the first of which needed to go to second printing after selling out the first run, and includes 10 in-game Gears of War 4 cards featuring comic book weapon skins and a bonus card of a guaranteed multiplayer character: Vold RAAM OR Uzil... Read more

New Games with Gold for July 2018

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Welcome to another Games with Gold reveal for Xbox One and Xbox 360! In July on Xbox One, blast your way through robot hordes in Assault Android Cactus, then experience one of the most innovative and humorous co-op puzzlers in Death Squared. On Xbox 360 and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, we'll start with the classic fighting game Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, followed by the covert, action-adventure classic Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction. All games will be available exclusively for Xbox Live Gold members for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. With Xbox Live Gold, you get the most advanced multiplayer service, free games, and exclusive member discounts on games... Read more: New Games with Gold for July 2018

State of Decay 2 Celebrates 3 Million Players with Today’s Release of the Independence Pack

by Brandon Wells, Xbox Senior Product Marketing Manager Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

In advance of the 4th of July holiday, we are celebrating that the State of Decay 2 community now exceeds three million players. This, along with the recent news that fans made State of Decay 2 the best-selling game of May, puts us in a festive mood. To celebrate, we are revealing our first post-launch content, the Independence Pack. This pack gives you the opportunity to take on the zombie horde with style, grace and most importantly, colorful gunpowder. Available today on both Xbox One and Windows 10, the pack unlocks an array of fiery new versions of vehicles, weapons and gear for your community. State of Decay 2 wants you to show off with explosive awesomeness to the three million... Read more

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Dungeon Defenders II: Protean Shift Expansion Available Now on Xbox One

by Colin Fisher, Associate Producer, Trendy Entertainment Posted on June 27, 2018June 28, 2018

Our free Protean Shift expansion for Dungeon Defenders II is now available to download on Xbox One. Protean Shift brings tons of new weapons for every hero, new systems that enable players to keep the items that they like throughout the games progression by using new materials to upgrade their strength, evolve them to higher tiers, and the ability to turn any piece of equipment into a Legendary. Got an awesome weapon from a boss during the campaign that you don’t want to replace? Now you can use our new systems to keep it as long as you want! Some of these new weapons even have special additional effects, like the ability to Shrinkinate your foes. In addition to these new upgrade... Read more

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Xbox One Storytellers: Cyanide on Call of Cthulhu

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

It’s hard to match the narrative scope and immersive experience that a compelling story-driven game has over other storytelling mediums, allowing players not only to fall into the world of a well-crafted story but to experience it firsthand. These types of games can empower someone with a new perspective or let us live a double-life as a superhero. Narrative-driven games allow us to become someone we’re not, which is perhaps the biggest reason we enjoy these experiences. Now, with the power of Xbox One X, creators can bring us even closer to their vision. With our Xbox One Storytellers series, we’ll sit down with some of the industry’s greatest creators to talk about the strength of... Read more

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Xbox Game Pass: Warhammer: Vermintide 2, DiRT 4, Zombie Army Trilogy and More Coming in July

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on June 27, 2018June 28, 2018

Hello, gamers! Welcome to your July Xbox Game Pass update. Hungry for some more gaming news after E3? Not to worry as Xbox Game Pass is here with an action-packed July update to satisfy that gaming appetite! After announcing earlier this month that Fallout 4, The Division, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited have joined Xbox Game Pass, members can look ahead to a plethora of games from independent developers through 2018 and beyond, including Warhammer: Vermintide 2 which joins the catalog July 11. Xbox Game Pass members can look forward to DiRT 4, Zombie Army Trilogy, Human Fall Flat, Bomber Crew, Abzu, Shadow Complex Remastered, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and... Read more