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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is Coming Soon to an Xbox One Near You

by Jay Ingram, Community Engagement Specialist, EA Star Wars Posted on

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a third-person, single-player action-adventure game by Respawn Entertainment and EA, will give you the chance to follow the journey of a former Padawan named Cal Kestis in the wake of Order 66, giving fans a brand-new story in the Star Wars universe that explore the galaxy during the dark times of the Empire. After losing everything -- his Order, his friends, his Republic -- Cal survives by hiding who he is and living a solitary life, but that can only protect him for so long from the Empire’s Jedi-hunting Inquisitors. Racing across distant worlds, exploring the ruins of a long-lost civilization, and fighting the Empire at every turn, Star Wars... Read more: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is Coming Soon to an Xbox One Near You

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Microsoft Store Spring Sale: Great Deals on Games, Consoles, and Xbox Game Pass

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

The Microsoft Store Spring Sale kicks off today, so now is the perfect opportunity to score great deals on all things Xbox including the best deal of the year on Xbox Game Pass. Take advantage of Spring deals on Xbox and PC games, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold memberships, Xbox consoles, gaming PCs, gaming accessories, movies, apps and more.  But you will have to hurry, Spring Sale ends April 22. Save on up to 65% select Xbox games This Spring there are more than 500 deals on Xbox digital games and add-ons including popular titles like The Division 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Red Dead Redemption 2, FIFA 19, NBA 2K19, and more. There also are first-time discounts on Metro... Read more: Microsoft Store Spring Sale: Great Deals on Games, Consoles, and Xbox Game Pass

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Frostpunk: Console Edition – A Tale of Society at the Brink of Extinction

by Kuba Stokalski, Lead Designer, Frostpunk: Console Edition Posted on

There was a long journey from a tale about harrowing life of civilians in war – This War of Mine – to a game of society survival and city-builder in Frostpunk. Why am I mentioning the first game in a story about the latter? Because creating the first one was a great lesson for us, the team of designers, to learn how to build a heavy, emotional story filled with difficult decisions and ambiguous moral choices. This is what lies underneath in our strategic game that now is heading to Xbox One. The Frostpunk: Console Edition story begins in late XIX century during the peak of the rapid industrial revolution of the times. For reasons not understood by scientists, Earth is getting colder... Read more: Frostpunk: Console Edition – A Tale of Society at the Brink of Extinction

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This Week on Xbox: April 12, 2019

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on

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! Microsoft Store Spring Sale: Great Deals on Games, Consoles, and Xbox Game Pass The Microsoft Store Spring Sale kicks off today, so now is the perfect opportunity to score great deals on all things Xbox including the best deal of the year on Xbox... Read more: This Week on Xbox: April 12, 2019

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Creating New Horizons in the World of Skyforge

by Dmitry Lisichkin, Development Team Lead, Skyforge Posted on

When designing new things for the ever-expansive world of Skyforge on Xbox One, we strive to observe all aspects of what we know in real life, to give it a much more personal touch. We want to give players a chance to, when logged in, feel awe and see expert detail in the things we create. With our latest free update, New Horizons, we explore new designs and ideas. A new beginning for everyone. In the update, we introduce a brand-new world: Terra. Many areas in Skyforge are densely populated and urbanized, such as the capital city of Aelion. The outlying lands contain beautiful scenery and landscapes, but with Terra, we wanted to take it a step further. When we first put Terra on... Read more: Creating New Horizons in the World of Skyforge

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Tune-In to Sea of Thieves at Twitchcon Europe

by Emma Bridle, Engagement Manager at Rare Posted on

This weekend, the crew from Rare will be dropping anchor in Berlin for TwitchCon Europe. We'd love to meet up with as many fellow pirates and streamers as possible, so if you're heading to the Berlin City Cube be sure to visit stand number F25 to say hello! There are plenty of reasons to do so - the chance to meet the dev team (including members of our own weekly stream team), grab some swag and be among the first to watch and play The Arena, the new competitive game mode coming as part of our Anniversary Update on April 30. So drop by to get yourself a (temporary) Sea of Thieves tattoo and check out our shockingly expensive big screen. For those of you who can't join the fun in... Read more: Tune-In to Sea of Thieves at Twitchcon Europe

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 15 to 18

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on

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: Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 15 to 18

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The Freedom Update for Furi is Available Now on Xbox One

by Audrey Leprince, Executive Producer, Writer, Furi Posted on

Hello, fighters! We’re happy to launch a free update today to Furi we’re calling the Freedom update. If you haven’t played Furi yet, it’s an all-boss fighter with a unique mix of fast-paced sword fighting and dual-stick shooting. You face one guardian after another to regain your freedom and each of them has a unique combat style that requires focus and skill to defeat. Furi has been called "supremely stylish and intensely engaging" and "genre-bending" by the gaming press and garnered overwhelming positive reviews from players. The Freedom update includes a new boss fight against Bernard, the Invincible mode, the opportunity to speedrun the game in Furier difficulty, a new... Read more: The Freedom Update for Furi is Available Now on Xbox One

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Dangerous Driving Brings Aggressive Racing Back to Xbox One

by Alex Ward, Creative Director, Three Fields Entertainment Posted on

I just got home after spending the past week showing off Dangerous Driving on Xbox One at PAX East. It was incredible to meet all the hardcore arcade driving game fans that stopped by our booth to get some hands-on time with our game. We had a huge 4K TV and were showing the Xbox One X Enhanced version of the game which runs at 1440p resolution and a silky smooth 60 frames per second. Dangerous Driving brings aggressive racing back with nine fan favorite game modes. With six tiers of intense high-speed racing, our game will push your reflexes to the limit as your tackle 30 treacherous courses set over seven unique locations. Whilst we've been influenced by the games we've worked... Read more: Dangerous Driving Brings Aggressive Racing Back to Xbox One

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Talking About Farming, Pink Cats, and Relic Hunting with Team Behind My Time at Portia

by Lisa Trott, ID@Xbox Community Manager Posted on

Are you ready to start a new life in a charming post-apocalyptic land? My Time at Portia, coming to Xbox One on April 15, gives you the opportunity to do just that. Fulfill commissions, grow crops, raise animals and befriend the quirky inhabitants of the enchanting town of Portia. We wanted to take the time to have a chat with Zhi Xu, director of My Time at Portia, about this adorable game and get some more details, and they were kind enough to oblige! ID@Xbox: Thank you for talking to us today! We love to get to know the people behind the studios, can you tell us a little bit about the Pathea team? Zhi Xu: Sure! We are a young creative team, founded in 2010 and based in Chongqing,... Read more: Talking About Farming, Pink Cats, and Relic Hunting with Team Behind My Time at Portia

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Strategic and Hardcore RPG For The King Lands on Xbox One May 10

by Michael Fisher, Product Manager, Curve Digital Posted on

Hello, Xbox Wire readers! I’m incredibly excited to let you know that our smash hit strategy game For The King is coming to Xbox One on May 10! Chaos has befallen Fahrul and the kingdom is on the brink of disaster. Avenge the murder of your King and restore order. For the King blends tabletop rougelike game play with challenging adventure that spans fantastical realms. Play solo or join up to three friends in local and online multiplayer action. The King is dead, murdered by an unknown assailant. Now the once peaceful kingdom of Fahrul is in chaos. For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms!... Read more: Strategic and Hardcore RPG For The King Lands on Xbox One May 10

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April’s Inside Xbox Has the Scoop on E3 2019

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

Tune in to an all-new episode of Inside Xbox on Tuesday, April 16, at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET for the latest news on E3, including Xbox FanFest and more. Our hour-long April episode will explore some exciting Xbox Game Pass news, new details on the much anticipated Anniversary Update for Sea of Thieves, special guest Rod Fergusson from The Coalition, first details and footage of the Warhammer Chaosbane beta, an exclusive look at Rage 2, a handful of exciting Back Compat announcements, and several surprises we’re saving for the show itself. Plus, if you watch live on Mixer while logged into your Microsoft account, you’ll receive an avatar item from Rage 2. Finally, due to popular... Read more: April’s Inside Xbox Has the Scoop on E3 2019

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Make Your Own Video Game at Free Microsoft Store Summer Camps

by Bryan Schmit, Community, Programs & Events, Microsoft Store Posted on

Summer Camps don’t all have to be the same! If your child likes Fortnite just as much as crafts and enjoys Rocket League as much as going camping, then Microsoft Store has the camp for you. And it’s free! This year, Microsoft Store is announcing two new gaming camps for students of all gaming skill levels. These camps not only teach technical skills needed by future professional gamers, developers and coders, but also provide healthy life skills that translate outside the classroom. This year’s new gaming-focused camps are: Design and Create Your Own Video Games with MakeCode Arcade (Ages 8+) Want to build your very own video game? Take on the fundamentals of... Read more: Make Your Own Video Game at Free Microsoft Store Summer Camps

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Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Monster Hunter: World, Prey, Life is Strange 2: Episode 2, and More

by Vincent Wang, Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Game Pass  Posted on

If you read our IRL patch notes on Twitter, you’ll note that it’s Spring and with that, it’s starting to rain and we’re not really a fan of that. Every day we go into a closet, pull out the yellow rain boots we promised our moms we’d use, and bike uphill in the early morning rain to get to the Xbox Game Pass office. These boots by the way… are really squeaky. The lone ray of sunshine in this wet, squeaky situation is that we have a gush of new games to rain down on Xbox Game Pass members. Let’s check them out:  Prey (April 11)  Good morning, Morgan. Prey joins the Xbox Game Pass library tomorrow, taking you from the comfort of your home to the... Read more: Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Monster Hunter: World, Prey, Life is Strange 2: Episode 2, and More

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The Prison Island of Alcatraz is Now a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Map on Xbox One

by David Hodgson, Editorial Manager, Activision Posted on

Ready yourself for intense and constant gunplay: Alcatraz island is now a new standalone Blackout map available for free today on Xbox One as part of the Blackout Free Access. After descending from your sky portal onto the notorious prison in San Francisco Bay, expect something a little different. Unlike the core Blackout experience, the action starts almost immediately. You only have a short amount of time to grab some equipment and begin tracking down enemies, avoiding the undead inhabitants shambling about this prison, and concentrating on almost-constant combat engagements. Nowhere to Run, Everywhere to Hide Developer Treyarch has ratcheted up the tension on this new map... Read more: The Prison Island of Alcatraz is Now a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Map on Xbox One

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Introducing the Amazing Underwearriors of Brief Battles, Coming Soon to Xbox One

by Andrew Freeth, Creative Lead, Juicy Cupcake Posted on

On behalf of our two-person crew at Juicy Cupcake, I’m excited to announce that Brief Battles will be released May 7 on Xbox One! Before you embrace the power of the butt next month, we wanted to introduce you to the Underwearriors and crossover skins you’ll be battlin’ with. Butt first… if you’re unaware of our underwear game, we’ve got you covered: Brief Battles is a fast-paced, underwear-fueled party game where you use your underpants to fight your friends. The game is packed with underwear themed party modes for up to four players, plus a hefty haul of solo and co-op challenges. There are 50 unique, and sometimes treacherous, arenas across five regions to battle in, and... Read more: Introducing the Amazing Underwearriors of Brief Battles, Coming Soon to Xbox One

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They Came From Below Brings Fresh New Content to We Happy Few on Xbox One

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on

In the first piece of handcrafted Season Pass content, James & Roger return in an all-new We Happy Few story. Wellington Wells stands besieged by a robot uprising, but the mechanized menace isn't the only thing threatening to tear our pair apart. Play as Roger and team up with your boyfriend James to find Dr. Faraday, explore a vast underground laboratory, and discover the source of the robot invaders before it's too late! Roger & James in They Came From Below adds a number of new content and features to We Happy Few in addition to a brand-new story (with a classic, sci-fi twist of course) and new locations, like Dr. Faraday’s secret laboratory. You’ll also have to content... Read more: They Came From Below Brings Fresh New Content to We Happy Few on Xbox One

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The Personal Journey of Where the Bees Make Honey, Available Now on Xbox One

by Brian Wilson, Developer, Where the Bees Make Honey Posted on

Hey everyone, my name is Brian Wilson and I am the solo-developer on Where the Bees Make Honey. I started development on the game two years ago as my first ever game project. I was finishing my Associate’s Degree in Multimedia Programming, Simulation & Gaming when I downloaded Unity and gave it a go. My goal for the start of 2017 was to have a character be able to run around on screen; I achieved that goal within the first week and have stuck with the game ever since. I could not have predicted what I would experience for the next two years. Developing Where the Bees Make Honey has been some of the hardest, yet most rewarding work I have ever done. I developed the entire game while... Read more: The Personal Journey of Where the Bees Make Honey, Available Now on Xbox One

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This Week on Xbox: April 5, 2019

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on

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! Get Your First Look at The Division 2’s Tidal Basin Update Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is about to get a healthy dose of new challenges and high-level gear as the Tidal Basin update drops on April 5 for all Xbox Live Gold players. Tidal Basin... Read more: This Week on Xbox: April 5, 2019

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A Farewell to Arms, Enter the Gungeon’s Grand Finale, Available Now on Xbox One

by Dave Crooks, Game Designer, Enter the Gungeon Posted on

Enter the Gungeon: A Farewell to Arms is the final DLC expansion of Gungeon and it releases today on Xbox One for free. This is exactly three years to the day since Enter the Gungeon’s initial release, and just under five years since our studio, Dodge Roll, formed and began working on the game. Five years. Wow. The success of Gungeon has been nothing short of mystifying, and for our small team, certainly life-changing as well. I’ve told this anecdote before, but I remember having discussions during Gungeon’s development amongst the team where the thought of selling 100,000 copies was something that we didn’t even want to talk about because it seemed too lofty of a dream. It is... Read more: A Farewell to Arms, Enter the Gungeon’s Grand Finale, Available Now on Xbox One

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