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Inside Xbox Returns September 25 with Forza Horizon 4 and Much More

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on September 18, 2018September 18, 2018

Inside Xbox returns on Tuesday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, with a special episode spotlighting Forza Horizon 4. We’ll be live from Great Britain, the setting for the latest entry in the Horizon franchise, at the historic and prestigious Goodwood House located in the British countryside. We’ll be celebrating the upcoming launch of Forza Horizon 4 with exclusive news and interviews on the game, but of course, we’ll have much more to report. We’ll reveal all the games showcased on Inside Xbox closer to the show. Inside Xbox isn’t the only item on the broadcast slate. Be sure to tune in early next Tuesday, too, as... Read more

Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Tense Multiplayer FPS Hunt: Showdown Coming Soon to Xbox Game Preview

by Fatih Özbayram, Producer, Hunt: Showdown Posted on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

It all started with Crysis, the game that put Crytek on the map as an innovator, a computer-melter, and as a company of people passionate about first-person shooters. 19 years later and we’ve returned to those roots, with a genre-mashing, atmospheric, tension-filled FPS called Hunt: Showdown and we’re very excited to announce that it’s coming soon to Xbox Game Preview. For the unfamiliar, Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person bounty hunting game that combines elements from match-based shooters and survival games into a unique gaming experience. Every match pits up to 10 players -- playing solo or in teams of two -- against each other as they fight for bounty by taking out... Read more

Everything Xbox Announced Today at gamescom: Forza Horizon 4, PUBG, State of Decay 2, and More

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on August 21, 2018August 23, 2018

Here at Xbox, we love gamescom because it allows us to connect more directly with our fans, both here in Germany and across Europe. Our European audience has always been important to us, and we’re continuing our ongoing commitment to talent and great studios in Europe, including Playground Games, Ninja Theory, Rare, and Mojang. We could not be more excited to be here in Cologne, where our fans are enjoying one of the most diverse selection of games in recent years with 25 playable titles in our booth. From fast-paced action games to thrilling driving games to fun platformers, games play best on Xbox One. Today, via a special episode of Inside Xbox broadcast directly from our booth at... Read more

Xbox Game Pass Celebrates the End of Summer with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, a New Mobile App Beta and Offers You Won’t Want to Miss

by Ben Decker, Head of Gaming Services at Microsoft Posted on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

During gamescom 2018, we’re celebrating some new and exciting milestones for Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass provides gamers the ultimate value and freedom to play over 100 great games for one low monthly price, and we’re always working to upgrade the service based on feedback from our members. We heard from members that they wanted access to more blockbusters in the service, and in response we now release all new games from Microsoft Studios into Xbox Game Pass timed to their global launch, including Sea of Thieves, State of Decay 2, and Forza Horizon 4 coming on October 2. We’ve also heard from our community that they want faster access to their games and an easier way to explore... Read more

State of Decay 2 Reveals New Details for Daybreak Pack DLC

by Brandon Wells, Xbox Senior Product Marketing Manager Posted on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Today during our “Inside Xbox” segment at gamescom 2018 we revealed new details – new co-op gameplay, new zombies, new loot and more – for the upcoming Daybreak Pack for State of Decay 2. The team at Undead Labs has been thrilled with the community response to the game with well over three million players worldwide, and now fans can check out the next chapter in the ultimate zombie survival experience in person at gamescom where Daybreak Pack will be playable for the first time this week. Arriving on Sept. 12 the Daybreak Pack is a brand-new game mode for State of Decay 2 – a re-playable co-op “zombie siege” experience: Team up with friends. Players and up to three... Read more

This Week on Xbox: August 17, 2018

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on August 17, 2018August 17, 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! Inside Xbox is Live from gamescom on Tuesday, August 21 Inside Xbox kicks off one of the world’s largest video game shows with a live broadcast direct from Cologne, Germany on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. PDT/10:30 a.m. EDT... Read more: This Week on Xbox: August 17, 2018

Inside Xbox is Live from gamescom on Tuesday, August 21

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on August 14, 2018August 17, 2018

Inside Xbox kicks off one of the world’s largest video game shows with a live broadcast direct from Cologne, Germany on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 a.m. PDT/10:30 a.m. EDT on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Our gamescom content will include the latest on Forza Horizon 4, Sea of Thieves, and State of Decay 2, plus breaking news, exclusive interviews and never-before-seen content for many other games. Stay tuned @Xbox on Twitter and here on Xbox Wire for the latest Inside Xbox: Live @ gamescom news, and mark August 21 on your calendar so you don’t miss... Read more

Rocket League Now Available on Xbox Game Pass

by Scott Rudi, Game Director, Rocket League Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

Greetings, Xbox fans! It’s my pleasure to announce Rocket League is joining Xbox Game Pass today! For those of you who haven’t seen Rocket League in action yet, imagine combining soccer with driving and then add some rocket boosters. You choose from a variety of customizable vehicles and then compete in the highest tiers of ranked play online, or just goof around with your friends -- however you want to play. And when we say customizable vehicles, we mean it! There is an incredible amount of ways you can customize your car using a variety of toppers, flags, decals, boosts, and more! For the players out there who are already a part of our dedicated and passionate community,... Read more

Inside Xbox Episode 5 News Recap

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018

Earlier today Inside Xbox Episode 5 aired, continuing to pull back the curtain on Team Xbox to celebrate our games, features, and fans. This episode was full of closer looks at some big upcoming games, including No Man’s Sky, We Happy Few, and Earthfall, as well as the announcement of a huge addition to Xbox Game Pass. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest news coming out of this month’s episode of Inside Xbox. Rocket League and Warhammer: Vermintide 2 are Coming to Xbox Game Pass The Xbox Game Pass catalog continues to grow this week, thanks to the addition of a couple of awesome titles. First up, the much-loved Rocket League, which blends... Read more: Inside Xbox Episode 5 News Recap

This Week on Xbox: E3 2018 Edition

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week, especially during E3 2018. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s E3 news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox! Announcements and Reveals E3 2018: Microsoft and McLaren Continue Storied Partnership with Forza Horizon 4 During the Xbox E3 2018 briefing, we announced that the 2019 McLaren Senna will grace the cover of Forza Horizon 4, the latest entry in the award-winning Forza Horizon series, and we couldn’t be more... Read more: This Week on Xbox: E3 2018 Edition

State of Decay 2 Available Worldwide on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on May 22, 2018May 24, 2018

Today, fans can test their zombie apocalypse plans as State of Decay 2 from Undead Labs launches worldwide in Xbox Game Pass and exclusively on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. State of Decay 2 is the ultimate zombie survival fantasy, where it’s up to you to decide how to survive in an open, post-apocalyptic world. State of Decay 2 takes everything you loved about the first game and greatly expands on it, giving you more unique survivor characters, more backstories and skills for each member, more community and base management options, and bigger maps to survive in. State of Decay 2 also adds one of the most-requested features from the community: cross-platform co-op. You and up to... Read more

Inside Xbox Returns July 10

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on July 5, 2018July 10, 2018

Inside Xbox returns to the spotlight live on Tuesday, July 10 at 3 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter with interviews for Forza Horizon 4, We Happy Few, Earthfall, the latest news on Xbox Game Pass and a special story born from the Xbox Live Creators Program you won’t want to miss. Of course, we’ll also have a couple of secrets under wraps, and ready to reveal during the show as well. Forza Horizon 4: Ralph Fulton from Playground Games will be on-hand to reveal more about Seasons in Forza Horizon 4, but better yet, Inside Xbox will transition to a special hour-plus long broadcast from Playground Games in the UK, where the team will reveal... Read more: Inside Xbox Returns July 10

The Gears Pro Circuit and Halo Championship Series Are Coming Together

by The Coalition and 343 Industries Posted on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

This summer, two of Xbox’s largest gaming franchises are coming together as the Halo Championship Series and Gears Pro Circuit unite for a unique esports event in New Orleans. Working with Major League Gaming (MLG), The Coalition and 343 Industries will host simultaneous standalone tournaments at the New Orleans Convention Center from July 13th-15th. The event will feature hundreds of players, two main stages, multiple feature stations and two open bracket areas for what’s sure to be a historic spectacle. Fans of both franchises will witness non-stop action and high-quality gameplay all weekend. Gears Esports Pro Circuit “Gears of War 4” players will compete for a $250,000... Read more

Introducing Halo: Fireteam Raven

by James Monosmith, Sales and Marketing Manager, Halo Consumer Products Posted on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

For some gamers, their fondest and earliest memories are of long hours and countless quarters spent in a local arcade blasting through their favorite adventures. And for Halo fans, some of their best memories are of uncovering the secrets of an enigmatic ringworld and battling the twin threats of the Covenant and the Flood during their initial foray into Halo: Combat Evolved. Today, we’re excited to combine these two cherished memories into one brand-new unforgettable experience. Enter Halo: Fireteam Raven, a cooperative arcade sci-fi shooting game from arcade legends Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix in a unique partnership with 343 Industries. Set in the timeframe of Halo: Combat... Read more: Introducing Halo: Fireteam Raven

E3 2018: Inside Xbox Recap – June 11, 2018

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on June 12, 2018June 13, 2018

Earlier today, we kicked off our first episode of Inside Xbox live from E3, pulling back the curtain and giving more details on all of the exciting reveals coming out of our Xbox E3 Briefing yesterday, as well as a world reveal of a new survival experience from Bohemia Interactive, new gameplay footage of Outer Wilds, Phil Spencer giving more details on some of the new studios that have joined the Xbox family and much, much more. For a full recap, read on below, watch a replay of the show above, or click on each of the subheadings to go directly to that interview segment. For continued coverage of Xbox at E3 2018, tune in to Mixer.com/Xbox throughout the week. Vigor Kicking things off... Read more

This Week on Xbox: May 11, 2018

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on May 11, 2018May 11, 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! Inside Xbox Episode 3 Debuts May 17 Inside Xbox, Episode 3 will debut on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. EDT/3:30 p.m. PDT. This month’s episode will feature five hotly anticipated games, including breaking news, new feature announcements, exclusive gameplay... Read more: This Week on Xbox: May 11, 2018

Inside Xbox Episode 3 Debuts May 17

by Tina Summerford, Director of Programming at Xbox Posted on May 10, 2018May 12, 2018

Inside Xbox, Episode 3 will debut on May 17 at 6:30PM EDT/3:30PM PDT. This month’s episode will feature five hotly anticipated games, including breaking news, new feature announcements, exclusive gameplay and much more. We’re keeping most of those under wraps for now so as not to ruin the surprise. Of course, center stage for our May episode will be the Xbox exclusive zombie apocalypse survival game State of Decay 2, which launches globally on May 22nd. State of Decay 2 asks one question not easily answered. How will you survive? We’ll go in-depth on the world simulation that powers the game, showcasing how the emergent gameplay is brought to life, creating distinct stories,... Read more: Inside Xbox Episode 3 Debuts May 17

Inside Xbox Episode 3 News Recap

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Earlier today Inside Xbox Episode 3 aired, continuing to pull back the curtain on Team Xbox to celebrate our games, features, and fans. This episode was full of a variety of projects Xbox is working on, like new content coming soon to Sea of Thieves and updates to The Master Chief Collection, as well as the official reveal of a specially designed controller allowing more gamers to enjoy video games despite any restrictions they may have. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest news coming out of this month’s episode of Inside Xbox. First Look at Sea of Thieves: The Hungering Deep Sea of Thieves hit the open water just two short months ago, starting... Read more: Inside Xbox Episode 3 News Recap

Inside Xbox Episode Two News Recap

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on April 10, 2018April 11, 2018

Earlier today, we aired episode two of Inside Xbox, as we continue to pull back the curtain on Team Xbox to celebrates our games, our features, and our fans. This episode was jam-packed full of everything you could want from a show like this, including the latest on our Xbox Backward Compatibility offerings, exciting news about Xbox FanFest at E3 2018, the debut of new console features, and an appearance from a very special guest. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest news coming out of this month’s episode of Inside Xbox. Watch the whole show in the player above or on our YouTube channel. Xbox Backward Compatibility Bill Stillwell came on the... Read more: Inside Xbox Episode Two News Recap

More Original Xbox Games Coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility

by Bill Stillwell, Lead Program Manager, Xbox Platform Posted on April 10, 2018April 27, 2018

Today we’re excited to announce even more additions coming to the Xbox One Backward Compatibility catalog this month, including 19 new Original Xbox games and six Xbox 360 games with Xbox One X Enhancements. Starting today, fans can play Sonic Generations for the first time on the Xbox One family of devices alongside other Xbox 360 favorites that will receive Xbox One X Enhanced updates such as Darksiders, Gears of War 2, Portal 2, Red Dead Redemption, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Later this month, we’ll release two batches of Original Xbox games – the first on April 17 and the second on April 26. All of these Original Xbox games will take advantage of the power of... Read more