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Check Out All the New Features for Madden NFL 22 and Start Playing Today with EA Play

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 11:00 AM PDT

In Madden NFL 22 All Access, we covered some of the biggest and most exciting new features coming to the game. From the redeveloped Franchise mode to Dynamic Gameday (only available on Xbox Series X|S), Ultimate Team, and more, there's a lot to get stoked about ahead of launch. Check out the details on some of the all-new features that we covered in All Access.

A longtime fan-favorite mode, we've added more depth to Franchise, giving you more control from the front office to the field. With new Franchise Staff, you can hire and manage your coaching staff. Dish out staff points to upgrade your staff's specialized talent trees. Schedule and plan your team's practice reps, plan for your opponent's strengths, and integrate strategies into every week's play-calling with Weekly Strategy. So when gameday happens, you're ready for anything. Then, there's the Seasons Engine. This is a tool that drives narrative storyline moments that you'll see throughout Franchise, reflecting a real-life NFL season.

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Next, one of the most exciting new features that will affect gameplay across Madden NFL 22 modes: Dynamic Gameday (only available on Xbox Series X|S). It's everything you love about the NFL injected into every mode. Next Gen Stats Star-Driven AI fuses with Gameday Atmosphere, powered by real-world data and built to bring real-life tendencies and behaviors to the Madden gridiron, for both individual AI players and AI teams. The Madden experience will evolve throughout the season based both on gameplay and Next Gen Stats captured from real NFL games. Then, feel a whole new vibe from the seats to the sidelines with Gameday Atmosphere. Once triggered, Home Field Advantage M-Factors in each NFL stadium can swing any game's momentum in either direction.

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We're also bringing more to the exciting and ever-changing Face of the Franchise. Chase your NFL dream. In the new Road to the Draft storyline, you are a generational prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft. The career mode begins with the chance to train with, and compete against, some of the best players in the NFL at Nike Headquarters. Along the way, you are given the opportunity to improve your draft stock via the College Football Playoff, NFL team interviews, and private workouts with select teams. You'll learn that managing your time and obligations is a big part of stardom early on. New this year in Madden NFL 22 are Classes that define how you play each position on the field. There are four positions this year to choose from; QB, WR, HB, and for the first time in Face of the Franchise, a defensive position – Linebacker. Each position has several Classes to choose from that reflect a specific playstyle on the field. Level up, go earn the No. 1 overall pick, and set the tone for your career. With unified progression, your avatar and all your progress, rewards, and gear are shared between Face of the Franchise and The Yard.

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Speaking of The Yard, this popular new mode is reimagined in a big way for Madden NFL 22. Become the world's greatest as you play through a redesigned campaign featuring stunning locations around the globe. Find events in the new live events hub. Then, do it all with the hottest gear in the game. All your progress is fully integrated with the updated avatar and unified progression system. Superstar KO is also back, introducing NFL teams and rosters for the first time. Play fast games in this co-op eliminator mode featuring dynamic rules, unique stadiums, and icons of football culture.

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The extremely popular Ultimate Team is back and for the first time ever, you can make halftime adjustments to Superstar X-Factors to counter your opponent's strategies during MUT matchups. New Strategy items also simplify the chemistry system, allowing you to give boosts to individual players or sets of players within your squad. Plus, Dynamic Gameday integrates Next Gen Stats into Ultimate Team to track stats for your player items, including the historic stats of anyone who owned the item before you.

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Try Madden NFL 22 Today with EA Play

Join EA Play to make your games more rewarding with access to great player benefits and a library of top titles. Members can get out on the field first with a member-only, 10-hour trial starting now that includes unique, limited-time Ultimate Team Challenges. A 10% member discount means big savings on your pre-order. You’ll also score an exclusive EA Play Launch Welcome Pack in Madden NFL 22 Ultimate Team.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season Five Now Live

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Summary

  • Season Five launches with new Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone content, including the new Double Agent mode, an investigative Multiplayer experience full of sabotage and deceit.
  • Step up your fight against the undead horde with new Zombies content like the new Death Perception Perk-a-Cola, the Tesla Storm Field Upgrade, and the Flamethrower.
  • Warzone gets its first exclusive Perks: Combat Scout and Tempered. Plus, compete in 50v50 combat in Clash and fight your way out of the new Rush Gulag.

With the Jumpseat satellites successfully taken out of commission, the Warsaw Pact is free to enact their plan – a broadcast of the mind-altering Numbers Program. Chaos descends as formerly friendly operators begin to turn on each other. To make matters worse, there's a spy in our midst.

Let's hope you're prepared. Season Five of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Warzone is available now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Read on for the full briefing.

New Multiplayer Mode: Double Agent

Season Five introduces Double Agent, a brand-new investigative Multiplayer experience. In match, multiple players are assigned as Double Agents who must sabotage the mission. Expose the traitors before they wipe out the investigating team.

It starts with up to 10 Operators who are assigned one of three roles:

  • Double Agents: Eliminate everyone else or successfully set off explosive charges around the map.
  • The Investigator: Use clues to target suspected Double Agents as Wanted.
  • Operators: Work together to eliminate the Double Agents before it's too late.

Operators will receive their roles and may choose to employ a variety of weapons and skills to carry out their orders, including powerful items like Gas Mines, Counter Spy Planes and the Combat Bow.

Demolition Returns

Launching later in Season Five, the fan-favorite Demolition Multiplayer mode makes its Black Ops Cold War debut. The attacking team must detonate a pair of bombsites while the defending team must do all they can to run out the timer before that happens. In Demolition, respawns are active. Prepare for chaos.

Four New Weapons

Dominate your enemies with four new Season Five weapons:

  • EM2 Assault Rifle (Launch Week) – A well-rounded full-auto assault rifle featuring a built in low-optic zoom. Get it at Tier 15 of the Season Five Battle Pass.
  • TEC 9 SMG (Launch Week) – A semi-auto SMG with improved accuracy at long ranges, low recoil, and a slower fire rate. Unlock it at Tier 31 of the Season Five Battle Pass.

Unlock two more weapons — the Cane melee weapon and Marshal pistol — by completing in-game challenges or by purchasing their corresponding bundles in the Store when they arrive later in the Season.

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Five Additional Multiplayer Maps

  • Echelon (6v6, Launch Week): Set in Teufelsberg – Devil's Mountain – in West Germany, this brand-new map sees Operators fighting through the rain and ash in the aftermath of Perseus' latest operation.
  • Slums (6v6, Launch Week): First introduced in Black Ops II, Slums features a classic three-lane layout set deep in Panama City. Battle in the side streets and around the central fountain.
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  • Showroom (2v2/3v3, Launch Week): Duke it out around retail displays and kiosks in this small-sized map built for Gunfight and Face Off. To be featured in an upcoming Gunfight Tournament.
  • Drive-In (6v6, In-Season): A cult classic from the original Black Ops, Drive-In returns in time for its 10-year anniversary as part of 2011's Annihilation Map Pack. Set in an abandoned Midwest drive-in theater, this map features hot zones for every weapon type.
  • Zoo (6v6, In-Season): Another Black Ops classic, Zoo takes Operators through bear pits and aquariums, including a monorail offering a great vantage point over the action below.
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New Scorestreak: Flamethrower

Torch the opposition with the Flamethrower, a new low-cost Scorestreak that shoots a steady gout of flame, immolating enemies in range. Use it to boost your score toward higher-cost Scorestreaks, so long as you control its deadly blaze.

New Zombies Perk, Field Upgrade,  and Support Weapon

Chug the new Death Perception Perk-a-Cola to see obscured enemies more clearly by giving them a bright outline. Spend Aetherium Crystals to bolster its abilities even further, all the way up to Skill Tier V.

Equip the new Tesla Storm Field Upgrade to summon lightning bolts between you and your allies, stunning and damaging enemies caught in its path. Upgrade the ability to stun more powerful enemies and to boost your squad's movement speed.

Wield the new Flamethrower against the undead as an additional Support Weapon to help your squad in a sticky situation or whenever a bit of extra firepower is needed most when attempting an Exfil.

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New Outbreak Region: Collateral

The Dark Aether continues to spread, with a new Outbreak Zone appearing in the Algerian Desert. Fight the undead around the region's natural rock structures, a de-orbited satellite, and oil drills in this massive new area.

New Outbreak Objective, Vehicle, and Equipment

Season Five features a new Outbreak objective called Transport. In this vehicle-focused task, players must keep a drivable Requiem machine in one piece while under constant attack.

Spotted an Orda on the horizon? Jump into the new Tank vehicle, featuring a powerful cannon and mounted turret for taking on even the toughest zombies.

Craft the new Grapple Gun for faster movement throughout the Outbreak Zone, and expect even more Zombies content in Season Five, including the new "Ikari EggXit" bonus map in Dead Ops Arcade 3 and additional Dark Aether story Intel across Outbreak.

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New Warzone Perks, Points of Interest, Gulag and More

New Perks: Combat Scout and Tempered

For the first time ever, Warzone receives two exclusive Perks, each with their own benefits that can drastically change how you choose your Loadouts.

With Combat Scout, Operators receive a burst of in-field intel, as damaging an enemy briefly highlights them in bright orange and automatically pings them. Strengthen your armor using Tempered, improving its damage resistance at the cost of two armor plate carrying slots.

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New POIs: Mobile Broadcast Stations

Perseus allies have rolled out a network of Mobile Broadcast Stations all over Verdansk. These locations change from match to match, so keep your eyes open and head over when you see one for the chance to get more intel and earn new rewards.

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New Gulag: Rush

Comprised of the main paintball arena, the Rush Gulag should feel right at home for players who have been diving into this Black Ops Cod War Multiplayer map introduced in Season Four Reloaded. Get your practice in now before Rush arrives in the Gulag.

New Mode and Event

Prepare for 50v50 combat as Clash comes to Warzone. A spiritual successor to Warzone Rumble, Clash provides teams with unlimited respawns in a deathmatch to 200 points. Watch out for Contracts and public events that can turn the tide of battle.

Later in Season Five, expect the next step in the evolution of the mysterious Red Doors. Beware, as their increased volatility has resulted in sending Operators to new locations.

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New Battle Pass, Operators, and More

Season Five brings all this and more with a new Battle Pass, three new playable operators — Kitsune, Stryker, and Hudson — new Prestige levels, new Season challenges in Multiplayer and Zombies, and more. And new to Season Five, players can unlock an additional exclusive Kitsune Operator Skin with the purchase of the Battle Pass Bundle at the start of the season.

Haven't yet joined the fight? Get Black Ops Cold War on the Xbox Store today, and play Season Five today!

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How It All Started for Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT

When I was a little kid, we used to sit around on a blue carpet with my brother and we spent countless hours playing collectible card games. I remember some of these games having quite serious resource management aspects to them, which was simplified significantly when digital card games became popular.

As I was growing up, I've played quite a few of these digital card games. The idea for Cardaclysm (or Shard as it was called back then), was that I wanted to see the cards I've played in 3D, fully animated, reacting to my attack commands or being hit. I also wanted to add a more serious version of resource management, much like those card games I've played growing up.

Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four

Shard started out as a quick prototype, and at first, it was only about the battles. I wanted to design a new multiplayer card game. In addition to the different take on resource management, I also wanted creature upgrades to be a central feature. By summoning two creatures to the same battlefield slot, you could get an upgraded, more powerful version of that creature.

A few years ago, as digital card games became more and more popular, it became clear to me that making a multiplayer card game as an indie developer was no longer a feasible option. Most multiplayer indie games like this end up shutting down their servers and then years of work gets thrown out the window. I instead opted to extend the game concept with a world map and steer it towards a single-player experience with slight RPG elements.

Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four

I've rebuilt the Shard prototype to include a tutorial map and one random generated forest map. It included random encounters and very early versions of the deck and upgrade systems. Once I completed this demo, I sent it to Headup (my publisher) to check it out. I also included a single boss in the game, a fiery demon called the Infernal.

The Headup guys were great, they gave valuable feedback right away and some of their staff got hooked on Shard pretty quickly. They recommended that we include the four horsemen of the apocalypse as main bosses instead of just the Infernal. The name Cardaclysm was born and we hired more artists to complete more than 100 cards planned for the game.

Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four

Fast forward roughly two years and we've vastly exceeded that plan with over 240 cards and 40 artifacts. I'm really proud of what we've created and how far the game has come since that small initial prototype. I hope we can extend the game even further at some point as I have a lot of ideas where to take Cardaclysm next.

Cardaclysm: Shadows of the Four is available today on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

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You are a dark wizard who shouldn't have tinkered with magic and spells way too powerful for you. But you did. And this time you messed up really bad: You've unleashed The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their minions upon the World! Well done… So hurry, grab your magical cards and send them all back to their hellish dimension before the Apocalypse destroys everyone and everything – and much more importantly, before the old wizard council discovers what you have done… Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four is a procedurally generated collectible card game mixed with action RPG elements! Collect creature and spell cards throughout your journey and unleash their power if anyone opposes you! The game's world is endlessly generated, there's always something new to explore! Battle Collect, combine and unleash the great powers of monsters, mystical creatures and magical spells in turn-based card battles! There are more than 200 cards in Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four, each with its own unique abilities, art and 3D animation! Biomes Face and fight your opponents in arenas located in different biomes: Make your way through burning deserts, eternal ice or dense jungles – but watch your step: Deadly monster encounters are lurking behind every corner! The Pub Visit the Interdimensional Pub between your quests: Take up and complete challenges, trade powerful cards and store your excess spells in your personal chest until you use them in your next epic card battle against the forces of the dark realms!

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Next Week on Xbox: August 16 to 20

Posted: 13 Aug 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox games! Get more details on the games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when available (release dates are subject to change). Let's jump in!


Greak: Memories of Azur – August 17 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Greak: Memories of Azur – August 17 - Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A side scrolling single-player game with hand-drawn animations. You will take the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara, and Raydel to guide them through the lands of Azur. Alternate control between them and use their unique abilities to escape from the Urlag invasion.


Pile Up! Box by Box – August 17

Pile Up! Box by Box – August 17

Coordinate with your friends or rely on your own creativity to navigate cardboard worlds full of uniquely joyful levels. Unfold mysteries, solve puzzles and quests as a team, and visit the friendly citizens of sun-baked islands, amber forests, and vibrant caves. Or kick-back and challenge your friends in action-packed rounds of Boxball, Pile of Dunk, or Tic Pile Toe.


Rogue Explorer – August 18

Rogue Explorer – August 18

Journey deep into the abyss as a daring adventurer of your own design! Start in a humble hub town and venture into dungeons with varied biomes, each more dangerous than the last. Decide your character's look, alter colors, craft weapons and armor from the loot you gather, upgrade your equipment, and choose from a wide range of skill enhancements.


World Superstar Strikers '91 – August 18

World Superstar Strikers '91 – August 18

WSS’91 is here! Welcome to the '90s, kid! Action and graphics on par with the arcades! Gather up a bunch of friends on your own living room! A huge bunch of teams (like, at least 40)! Game modes like tournaments, leagues & everything! What if we both pay for half and swap it every other week?


Mayhem Brawler – August 19

Mayhem Brawler – August 19

An urban fantasy themed beat ’em up that brings back the '90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.


Recompile – August 19 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S ● Xbox Game Pass

Recompile – August 19 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

This atmospheric, Metroidvania-inspired hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of the Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities, and an environmental logic -based hacking mechanic.


Twelve Minutes – August 19 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S ● Smart Delivery ● Xbox Game Pass

What should be a romantic evening with your wife turns into a nightmare when a police detective breaks into your home, accuses your wife of murder, and beats you to death… Only for you to find yourself immediately returned to the exact moment you opened the front door. Change the outcome and break the loop in this interactive thriller featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.


Arietta of Spirits – August 20

Arietta of Spirits – August 20

A charming adventure game with emotion-filled narrative, no-filler gameplay, and fast-paced combat. The game tells the story of Arietta and her family, visiting their Grandmother’s cabin for the first time after her passing away a year prior. However, the family trip takes an unexpected turn when Arietta meets a mysterious new friend and gains the ability to see strange spirits that inhabit the island.


Checkers for Kids – August 20 – Xbox One X Enhanced

Checkers for Kids – August 20 – Xbox One X Enhanced

Checkers for Kids is a traditional and inspiring board game which attracts the attention of younger audience. There are lots of unique toys you can choose to play with and customize even further with your favorite addons. Black and white is too boring for you? Change up your playground however you want. And if you are tired and want to relax, just play with your pet fish which will cheer for you during your games against family and friends!


Madden NFL 22 – August 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Madden NFL 21 – August 20 - Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression. And for the first time ever in Ultimate Team, adjust Superstar X-Factors at halftime. Pre-Order Madden NFL 22 to receive a Brady or Mahomes power-up item, an Elite Passer strategy item, 20 Franchise Staff Points, and more. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with EA Play can get out on the field first with a member-only, 10-hour trial starting now that includes unique, limited-time Ultimate Team Challenges.


Rise Eterna – August 20

Rise Eterna – August 20

Feed your nostalgia with a tactical RPG inspired by classic games. Take on an adventurous journey, meet a whole range of unique characters, and immerse yourself in an engaging storyline. Recruit up to 14 characters, each with their unique abilities, and reveal a dark and mature story focused on the relationship between two lost souls trying to discover the meaning of life.


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Art of Rally: The Racing Game Created in a Van on an Epic Road Trip Across North America

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Summary

  • Art of Rally is a love letter to the golden era of rally driving.
  • The game was created in a van during a road trip across North America.
  • Art of Rally is available now on the Xbox Store for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10 PC, and with Xbox Game Pass.

After a few years plugging away, I'm pretty stoked to be able to tell you that our second game, Art of Rally, is launching on Xbox and available today – day one with Xbox Game Pass! For any of you who like racing games, it's a spiritual successor to my last game, Absolute Drift, which was released on Windows & Xbox a few years back. 

Art of Rally

Art of Rally is a love letter to the golden era of rally driving that takes players across the world to drive through beautiful and soothing environments inspired by real locations from Finland, Sardinia, Norway, Japan, Germany and now Kenya too! What most players will never know is that I actually developed a large amount of the game while driving across North America in my camper van, before getting together a team at the end to launch it.

Art of Rally

Some of you might recognize a modern cargo van, but I call it The Beluga and I converted it into an office-on-wheels for the bulk of the development! We went into the wild, stared at the big skies, travelled through tranquil forests and out across vast deserts. The craziest trip was a 6000km drive from Canada to Oaxaca, Mexico that timed with Hurricane Willa that ripped through Sinaloa.

Art of Rally

My van has played such an important part in the making of my game, that it had to be in it. If you ever play Art of Rally, and happen to head somewhere down a road less travelled, you might just find it (sporting the camouflage livery from my previous game Absolute Drift)!

Art of Rally

Making the game this way has been an amazing experience, if a little technologically challenging at times. I can't wait to see what folks think of it when they try it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, and with Xbox Game Pass!

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"To do something dangerous with style is art…" art of rally is a stylized experience inspired by the golden era of rally from the creator of Absolute Drift Race across the world through colorful and stylized environments in top-down view. Compete for first place in the leaderboards with daily and weekly challenges. Will you master the art of rally? – Experience the golden era of rally in Career mode, travelling across 72 stages from Finland to Sardinia, Norway, Japan, Germany and Africa. – Get behind the wheel of your favorite vintage cars, ranging from the 60's to the 80's, Group B, Group S and Group A. – From beginner-friendly options to driving modes that'll challenge the most expert drivers, all players can tackle the races using their favorite rally driving tricks: Scandinavian flick, counter steering, left foot braking, handbrake turns. – Get your name at the top of the Leaderboard in our daily and weekly challenges. – Show off your driving skills, or simply your favourite landscapes, with the integrated Photo and Replay mode"
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Chivalry 2: House Galencourt – New Features To Get Excited About

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 02:00 PM PDT

Just under two months since release, and we're blown away by all of you lords and ladies who have thrown down the gauntlet in Chivalry 2. In between watching all of the ridiculous and awesome clips people in the community have been uploading, we've also been hard at work on Chivalry 2's first big content update! House Galencourt is the first of many free content updates coming to the game, and we've added hundreds of new features, fixes, and improvements to make the game even better than it was when you booted it up for the very first time.

Without further ado, here's a rundown of a few of the most prominent features released in House Galencourt.

Chivalry 2: House Galencourt

New Map – Galencourt

The fight continues as the Mason Order lays brutal siege to the Great Walled City of Galencourt, the seat of the Agathian Church. The titular city of Galencourt takes center stage in this update with a gloriously epic team objective mode and an up-close and personal courtyard map for team deathmatch, free for all, and the brand-new arena mode!

Arrow Cam

The fan-favorite feature from the original Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is back and better than ever! Witness your glorious arrow shots, throws, and ballista pins in first-person by holding down L3 and X on your Xbox Wireless Controller. Be sure to share your amazing clips with us on Twitter @ChivalryGame.

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Arena Mode

It's time to put your skills to the test in the brand new Arena Mode! Group up with friends or strangers in 3v3 battles of strength and skill on brand new Arena variants of Tournament Grounds, Fighting Pits, and Courtyard. The first team to win 5 rounds is crowned victorious!

New Weapon Variants

Outfit your soldiers with 60+ brand new cosmetics including some brand new weapon skins that strike fear and envy into the eyes of your enemies. Other cosmetics include 2 brand new female voices, new shield skins, and more!

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View Your Stats

Are you itching to find out just how deadly of a soldier you really are? Now you can with the player profile page located in Chivalry 2's main menu! Please note: This is a preview feature; as such, any stats shown may be reset at any given time (not player rank/progress).

Chivalry 2: House Galencourt is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. For detailed patch notes including all bug fixes and balance changes, hop on over to the Chivalry 2 Blog! I'll see you on the battlefield!

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Return to the ultimate medieval battlefield. Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era – from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Storm into battle with cross-play on all platforms! Charge headfirst into stunning cinematic battles inspired by epic medieval action films Experience large-scale conflicts in sprawling medieval environments ranging from Tournament grounds to full-scale castle sieges Pick your playstyle with 4 classes and 12 subclasses, each with their own unique weapons and abilities and much more!
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Rogue Company Voyages to Japan in the Latest Update

Rogue Company Voyages to Japan in the Latest Update

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 01:00 PM PDT

Welcome to Season Three, Rogues! Start your journey through Kyoto in the latest Rogue Company update now! Season Three kicks off with an all-new Japanese themed battle pass, a new map, and loads of new cosmetic content to use with your favorite Rogues!

The Season Three Battle Pass features a multitude of new rewards you can earn just by playing the game. Looking for a new outfit for Saint, Dima, Talon, or Vy? We've got you covered! Look trendy for the Japanese getaway with Saint's Kikuma outfit, showcase Dima's explosive personality in his Sakura outfit, or embrace your inner ninja with Talon's Lone Wolf outfit. Instantly unlock Vy's Mastermind outfit along with the Kawaii Hoverboard and an hour boost by purchasing the Battle Pass. You read that right – Hoverboards are now in Rogue Company! Hoverboards allow you to glide into the action with flair and can be equipped in lieu of a Wingsuit. The Season Three battle pass also introduces Rogue Company's first ever "Mythic" weapon wrap – The Dragon Soul KA30!

Save the world in style with exclusive weapon wraps, emotes, avatars, banners, and titles – available only in the Season Three Battle Pass. And to top it off, 5% of the battle pass proceeds will go towards the historical preservation of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan!

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The Rogues are headed to Japan on a covert mission! An experimental weapon has been stolen from a U.S. Naval Base in Japan and Rogue Company has been contracted to find it. Using an old connection, The Director enlists the help of the legendary arms dealer, Runway, who was quick to trace down Palace in Kyoto, Japan. The Director advises that Rogues utilize the rooftops and be mindful of long sight lines when infiltrating Palace. Good luck in Kyoto, Rogues!

Drop in to Palace alongside other Rogues to save Kyoto! Inspired by the famous Nijo Castle, Palace is a vibrant new map with traditional Japanese architecture, historic grounds, and gorgeous gardens. Play King of the Hill, Demolition, Strikeout, and more on Palace today!

Rogue Company

There's more to look forward to in Season Three! New Rogues will be introduced and the long awaited weapon mastery will make its appearance in the mid season update! A fresh start of the competitive season is also in full swing, so jump into ranked games to see how you match up against other players!

Season Three: Kyoto Job update is available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S!

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The world needs saving and only the best of the best can do it! Rogue Company is the third-person tactical action shooter that puts the fate of the world in your hands. Suit up as one of the elite agents of Rogue Company, each with their own individual set of skills, and go to war in a variety of different game modes. Download and play FREE now! Rogue Company is action packed with no shortage of weapons, gadgets, and style. The mission starts now. Save the Day, Look Good, Get Paid.
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 12:00 PM PDT

We are excited to announce a release of Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, the newest edition of our best-selling series!

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, as always, is highly realistic simulation game. Play as rookie car garage owner, work on 4000+ unique parts and over 72 cars. Your job is to expand your garage’s services, buy the new work space and still investing in better equipment. Repair, fix, test, paint, tune and rebuild cars. Looking for cars on a new Auction house.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

And, like in CMS 2018, take visits in barns, there could be quite cars to restore. Orders are generated infinitely, but this time there are also crafted story missions, each of them are unique and challenging. In this edition you can even project your own car.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

On release day there are two DLC’s. Nissan DLC includes 4 licensed Nissan cars: 1969 Nissan 240z, 1999 Nissan Silvia S13, 2009 Nissan GT-R, 2013 Nissan 370Z, with engines (includes engine tuning parts): 6 L24, I4 SR20DET, V6 VR38DETT, V6 VQ37VHR.

Electric Car DLC includes 4 EV’s: 2006 Atom Renton, 2018 Atom 330, 2013 Autotutto Lavetino, 2013 Elenti Izi, with electric engines (includes engine tuning parts): eDen-1H, Proton e-R, CHRG-e E1.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Product features:

  • 72 Cars to fix
  • Over 4000 unique parts
  • Infinite number of randomly generated orders
  • Car Auctions
  • Barn finds
  • Junkyard hunts
  • Handcrafted story missions
  • Skills and garage upgrade system
  • Car tuning
  • Endless gameplay
  • Race track with time trial

New to Car Mechanic Simulator 2021:

  • Car Fluids
  • Car Wash with new dirt mechanics
  • Spacious open plan garage
  • New damage type for body parts – dent
  • Paintable mechanical car parts
  • New engine sounds
  • Minigames
  • Brake lathe tool
  • Quality upgrade system
  • Fuseboxes
  • New Parking System
  • Salvage Auctions
  • Revised part examine mode
  • Visual customization body parts
  • Car Configurator
  • Rusted bolts
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is available now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on the Xbox Store.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is new production with well settled player base. Start as a fresh owner of a car garage and work your way to service empire. Get your hands dirty in highly realistic simulation game with great attention to details. Get ready to work on 4000+ unique parts and over 72 cars. Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself into highly realistic garage enviroment. Expand your range of services by investing in new work space and equipment. Repair, fix, test, paint, tune and rebuild cars. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various condition. If feeling lucky you can try it out at barns. Some of them may contain hidden gems – if you can find them. Infinitely generated number of orders will keep you busy for a while. If you up for bigger challenger – try yourself in specially crafted story missions. Each mission offers unique set of requirements and challenges you have to face. When you are done upgrading your workshop its time for a project car. Save up some money and buy your own ride and make it pristine. From rusty shell of a car to perfect condition vehicle. Time to make those hands dirty!
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Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas is Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 11:00 AM PDT

Grab your scalpel, saw, syringe… or rubber ducky. On September 2, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas arrives on Xbox Game Pass. Over the last 12 months, the Bossa team have been hard at work ensuring that this is our most weird and wonderful iteration of Surgeon Simulator yet, so hold onto your organs.

More than just limb-ripping and organ-throwing, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas comes bursting at the seams with content. Unearth the lore of the mysterious Medical Facility in Campaign Mode, flex your surgical skills in competitive Party Mode, explore a library of levels created by your fellow players and even create your own using the sandbox Creation Mode.

Embark on your surgical training journey as Kamal, Heather, Penny, or Milo. Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas features our shiny new character models that have been lovingly refined by the Bossa art team. You can even customize your chosen character with a library of cosmetics; from dinosaur heads to Halloween costumes.

Are four hands truly better than one? Don't try and save Bob's life alone! Team-up with your friends in Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas and complete surgeries and levels together. We're truly putting the co-op in cooperation, with multiplayer available for all Xbox console players.

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Players of the original Surgeon Simulator 2013 title and other Bossa games (such as I Am Bread) should keep their eyes peeled for subtle Easter eggs and references. See how Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas is just the tip of the Bossa games universe.

Everyone at Bossa is so excited to bring Surgeon Simulator to Xbox for the first time! Keep your eyes peeled for more Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas news soon, and be sure to check-out the game on Xbox Game Pass from September 2, 2021.

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GET READY TO TEAM UP FOR TRAUMA! Bob's life is in your hand! It's time to slip into your scrubs and grab the nearest scalpel (saw or sink plunger) and enter the Bossa Labs Medical Facility in this 1-4 player physics-based operating theatre of chaos. Take on the cream of the medical establishment in riotous competitive challenges. Play frantically blood-splattered coop games or go solo in Surgeon Simulator 2's rib-tickling Campaign Mode. Wanting to inject some creativity? Jump into the Creation Mode and build brand new game levels on your own or team up to build something amazing with multiplayer creation tools. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER MADNESS Plunge into frenzied and friendly cooperative operations or lock horns, or scalpels, in free-for-all arcade levels played with friends or other players online. In Story Mode, you can play solo or with friends and pull together as a team to perform operations, opening ribcages, choosing transplant organs, making sure Bob doesn't bleed out – it's a barrage of botch jobs that will test every element of your surgical skills, teamwork, and creativity. You must work like a well-oiled machine, choosing to help, or hinder, the life-saving efforts in this unique and pandemonium pumped party game. THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE! Reveal the truth behind the mysterious medical facility in Campaign Mode with a plot crafted by award-winning writer Rhianna Pratchett which has more twists than Bob's intestines. Jump in as a solo sawbones or play with friends: the truth is out there! Nothing is ever straightforward including head transplants – who would have known? The Bossa Labs Medical Facility is as much a character in this game as your fellow surgeons and seems to be totally trying to sabotage your surgical career with its labyrinthine corridors, devious puzzles, and tricky traps. AMAZING USER-GENERATED LEVELS From space stations to discos, bowling alleys to carnivals, your fellow surgeons have been creating some incredible and unlikely scenarios for surgical procedures – and they are all yours to play in with more levels and games being created all the time! Jump in and let the adventure begin!
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QuakeCon 2021 – Three Days of Livestreams, Giveaways, Charities, and More 

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 10:00 AM PDT

Beat the Summer heat by staying indoors for three days of livestreams, tournaments, giveaways and more when QuakeCon 2021 begins on Thursday, August 19. 

Founded in 1996, QuakeCon has grown from a local gathering of Quake (and id Software) fans to one of the most distinguished festivals in gaming with North America's largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN party. Welcoming more than 10,000 gamers to Dallas, TX, the annual event offers a wide range of activities, including presentations, tournaments, panels, exhibits, and sneak peeks of Bethesda's upcoming titles and announcements. QuakeCon has always been about great games and great friends, but it's also about providing attendees with opportunities to donate, support, and help others through partnerships with numerous charitable organizations.

While we can't be together in-person this year, the show must go on. We're excited to reveal the full schedule for this epic community celebration – all of which you can enjoy from the comfort of your living room.

The fun kicks off with a brief Welcome at 2 p.m. ET on August 19, followed immediately by six signature panels with the developers behind the games you're currently playing – and the ones you can't wait to play. Along with insights into these games, each of these signature panels will reveal new info, updates and announcements, so be sure to tune in to them all. Schedule below: 


Day 1 Signature Developer Panels


Welcome to QuakeCon 2021: 2 p.m. ET  

Celebrating 25 Years of Quake with id Software and Machine Games: 2:05 p.m. ET  

Kevin Cloud and Marty Stratton from id Software and Jerk Gustafsson from MachineGames discuss the impact and legacy of the original Quake on its 25th anniversary.  

Deep Dive into Deathloop with Arkane Lyon: 2:30 p.m. ET  

Arkane Lyon gets the community … looped in … on the details of the upcoming Deathloop — including a special discussion about multiplayer.  

Fallout 76: Making Appalachia Your Own with Fallout Worlds: 3 p.m. ET  

Join members of the Fallout 76 development team as they discuss how the game is evolving and take an in-depth look at our upcoming Fallout Worlds Update.  

Inside the Award-Winning The Elder Scrolls Online with ZeniMax Online Studios: 3:30 p.m. ET  

Matt Firor and Rich Lambert take players inside ESOand discuss the great additions to the game and what new players can expect from the award-winning MMO. 

Reliving the Opening of Skyrim with the Creators from BGS: 4 p.m. ET  

“Hey, you! You're finally awake.” Celebrate Skyrim's 10th anniversary and watch the opening moments of Skyrim as the creators share insider stories and relive memories from development.  

Doom Eternal Studio Update with Marty and Hugo: 4:30 p.m. ET  

id Software's Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin bring fans up-to-date on everything happening with Doom Eternal.  


Full Stream Schedule


Along with the Day 1 Signature Developer Panels, QuakeCon 2021 includes three days of engaging panels from around the world, with charities, community, guest stars and more. Additional details about each of the panels, including full panel descriptions, can be found online at www.QuakeCon.org.  

Thursday, Aug 19  

  • ANZ – Fallout 76 End-Game Guide: 11 p.m. ET  
  • ANZ – Fallout 76 – Playing with UFC Middleweight Rob Whittaker: 12:30 a.m. ET  

Friday, Aug 20 

  • UK – Fallout 76 – UK Stream Team Build-a-Thon: 9:30 a.m. ET  
  • UK – Let's Talk Quake with Digital Foundry: 10:45 a.m. ET  
  • Deathloop Meets its Makers: 2:15 p.m. ET  
  • WeRateDog's Matt Nelson and Pete Hines Rate Dogs & More: 3:30 p.m. ET  
  • Code Orange vs Quake Music Video Debut: 4:15 p.m. ET  
  • Alienware – Fundraising and Raising Heck with Anna Maree: 5 p.m. ET  
  • The Elder Scrolls Online – Dungeon Speed Run Competition: 6:30 p.m. ET  
  • Exclusive Musical Performance by Trivium: 8 p.m. ET  
  • Skyrim – 10th Anniversary Interactive Fun Run with Gus Johnson: 9:00 p.m. ET  
  • ANZ – The Elder Scrolls Online – Mates of Oblivion Dungeon Runs: 12:30 a.m. ET  
  • ANZ – The Elder Scrolls Online – MissMollyMakes An Epic Banquet: 1:45 a.m. ET  

Saturday, Aug 21  

  • UK – Doom Eternal – 'Prayer vs Slayer': 9:30 a.m. ET  
  • UK – ESO - Through Flames of Ambition with the UK Stream Team: 10:45 a.m. ET  
  • Doom Eternal Battlemode Community Bonanza!: 2:15 p.m. ET  
  • Fallout 76 – C.A.M.P. Love It or Nuke It: 3:30 p.m. ET  
  • Quake World Championship Grand Finals: 4:45 p.m. ET  
  • The Elder Scrolls Online – Live Art Creation: 6:30 p.m. ET  

Charity Initiatives


We're excited to once again continue QuakeCon'scharitable legacy in both a global and local way. QuakeConviewers will be able to join us in donating to organizations directly from the official QuakeConstream, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Trevor Project, and UNICEF.  

QuakeCon 2021

QuakeCon also has the new and exclusive "Pugcubus" and "Catloop" apparel for sale. Custom Ink will split all profits from the sale of these shirts between our long-time Dallas animal adoption partner, Dallas Pets Alive, as well as Four Paws, a global animal welfare organization. Grab this year's shirts here


Free In-Game Goodies!


It wouldn't be QuakeCon without giveaways – and this year is no different. Some highlights below. 

Doom Eternal QuakeCon Slayer Skin 

Doom Eternal players can access a free in-game QuakeCon Slayer Skin, icon, and player badge across all platforms. Available August 19 – September 2.  

ESO Twitch Drops 

Players who have their Elder Scrolls Online and Twitch accounts linked through account.elderscrollsonline.com and watch for the minimum required time (15 minutes) during any of the ESO streams will receive a Twitch Drop containing one Ouroboros Crown Crate and one Flame Atronach Pack Wolf pet. 

Quake Champions Skin  

Log in to Quake Champions during QuakeCon and receive this year's exclusive QuakeCon 2021 Gauntlet weapon skin, profile icon, and nameplate! Available until August 23.  


…And Prizes!


In addition to the items you can receive in-game, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to win cool things by watching our streams and entering on our social channels. Our amazing partners have put together some awesome prizes and we have some exclusive items too. Keep a lookout on @Bethesda and @QuakeCon for how to enter! 

Massive QuakeCon Sale  

Check out the QuakeCon 2021 Bethesda Sale across digital storefronts, featuring massive deals on select Bethesda games, including 67% off Fallout 76, 75% off Doom Eternal  Deluxe Edition, 85% off Dishonored 2  Deluxe Edition, and more.  

Official QuakeCon Twitch Team  

Playing and sharing games with friends in the BYOC is the core of QuakeCon, and this year the global QuakeCon community will once again unite and connect through the official QuakeCon Twitch Team. The Team will celebrate QuakeCon, play and share games, and help raise money for the QuakeCon-supported charities.  

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