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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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art of rally

Funselektor Labs Inc.

99
$24.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
"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.

Chivalry 2: House Galencourt

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!

Chivalry 2: House Galencourt

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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Chivalry 2

Tripwire Interactive LLC

311
$39.99
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

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!

Rogue Company

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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Rogue Company

Hi-Rez Studios

521
Xbox One X Enhanced
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

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

PlayWay SA

19
$29.99
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.

Surgeon Simulator 2

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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Surgeon Simulator 2

Bossa Studios

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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Storm Francia Today in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – The Siege of Paris Expansion

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Assassin's Creed Valhalla's second major expansion, The Siege of Paris, crosses the English Channel today to set its sights on one of the Frankish Empire's greatest prizes: the walled city of Paris, teetering on the brink of defeat at the hands of Vikings.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla - The Siege of Paris

Available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, The Siege of Paris brings Eivor to a new land, where you'll discover new gear (including scythes) and new Infiltration missions. Descended from the Black Box missions of Assassin's Creed Unity and Assassin's Creed Syndicate, these quests drop you outside of a target's fortified lair and invite you to find your own path to your prey – and, if you take the time to really explore, to an elaborate, dramatic assassination.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla - The Siege of Paris

Outside of its titular city, The Siege of Paris offers up three provinces to explore in northern Francia (modern-day France), each filled with their own stories, secrets, and intrigue. You'll also discover new abilities, including Golden Flame, which lets you tuck a bomb into an enemy's tunic and shove them away; Goule Breath, which afflicts an illness that sends bystanders running in terror; and Plague of Rats, which summons swarms of rats to devour your foes.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla - The Siege of Paris

Assassin's Creed Valhalla players can download The Siege of Paris now with the Season Pass on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, or can grab the expansion as a separate purchase. Untold riches sit behind the gates of the future City of Lights, just waiting to be plundered, so heft your favorite axe and get ready to win new glory for the Raven Clan.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla – The Siege of Paris

UBISOFT

10
$34.99
Relive the most ambitious battle in Viking history. Sail to the war-torn kingdom of Francia and besiege the fortified city of Paris. Fight the merciless forces of Charles the Fat and form strategic alliances to safeguard your clan's future. Continue your Viking saga with The Siege of Paris: • Infiltrate the fortified walls of 9th Century Paris • Aid the resistance against the Carolingian Empire • Explore the lush Frankish countryside and sail the iconic Seine River • Assassinate key enemies in open-ended quests Upgrade to the Season Pass and get the Wrath of the Druids and Siege of Paris expansions, PLUS the Legend of Beowulf bonus quest!
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Assassin's Creed® Valhalla

UBISOFT

436
$59.99
This game leverages Smart Delivery allowing access to both the Xbox One title and the Xbox Series X|S title Build your own Viking legend at 60 FPS and in 4K resolution on Xbox Series X. Become Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior. Explore England's Dark Ages as you raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla. – Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses. – Relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings as you dual-wield powerful weapons. – Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of enemies ever in Assassin's Creed. – Shape the growth of your character and your clan's settlement with every choice you make. – Explore a Dark Age open world, from the harsh shores of Norway to the beautiful kingdoms of England.
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Free Play Days – Battlefield 4, Neon Abyss, and AO Tennis 2

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 08:00 AM PDT

Three great games are available to play this weekend. Battlefield 4, Neon Abyss, and AO Tennis 2 are all available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members from Thursday, August 12 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, August 15 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

How to Start Playing

Find and install the games here on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Live Gold membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and enter the Gold member area to locate the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One.

Keep the Fun Going

Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event! Please note that discount percentage may vary by region.

Game Details

Battlefield 4
Blur the line between game and glory in this genre-defining action blockbuster. Be it blowing the foundations from a dam or leading a naval assault from the back of a gun boat, Battlefield 4 grants the freedom to do more to carve your path to victory. With dynamic destructible environments and the chaos of all-out-war, you are in for an unrivaled entertainment experience.

Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss mixes classic run 'n' gun gaming with deep roguelike mechanics. Enter an ever-evolving dungeon where each run will unlock new bosses, rooms, items, and more. Experiment with unlimited item synergies as every pickup can stack with what you already have to make each trip a unique one. You don't have to infiltrate the abyss alone – hatch pets with unique skills to help you on your runs and level them up to boost their powers. Neon Abyss is available with a 35% discount throughout the Gold Free Play Days event.

AO Tennis 2
Join the tennis community in the official game of the Australian Open! Create your own players, stadiums, and even legendary matches to share them with the world. Participate in singles, doubles, career, and test your skills against the best players from the ATP & WTA circuits! AO Tennis 2 will be on sale until August 16th at 70% off.

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Hack and Slash Your Way Out of Hell in Hades Starting August 13 with Xbox Game Pass

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Summary

  • Hades, the massively award-winning isometric rogue-like dungeon crawler, is available August 13 with Xbox Game Pass on PC, console, and cloud with touch controls
  • Play as an immortal prince defying the god of the dead as you hack and slash your way out of the Underworld of Greek myth.
  • Multiple weapon types and different modifiers from the gods, mean no playthrough is going to be the same.

Only one more day, and then you too can escape the house of Hades! I'm thrilled to share that starting August 13, Hades, the massively award-winning isometric rogue-like dungeon crawler will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10 PC, and cloud gaming (including touch controls) with Xbox Game Pass!

Play as an immortal prince defying the god of the dead as you hack and slash your way out of the Underworld of Greek myth. As you start your run, select a boon -a persistent boost- from one of the Olympians (easily the oldest dysfunctional family around) to enhance your abilities in the fight. Every successful room is going to give you more rich storytelling from the gods, possible weapon upgrades to find, and get you that much closer to making your way out of the underworld. But if you are overwhelmed in your attempt and die – you are back to facing your father who removes all your Boons and weapon upgrades from that run. Back in Hell like every time we fail in a rogue-like (maybe that's just me being a little over dramatic).

Multiple weapon types and different modifiers from the gods, mean no playthrough is going to be the same. The under-world is always changing – your maps and enemies will change each try, though the gods will remember you! And if you die, yes you go back to the starting hub, but you'll meet the denziens of the underworld that you'll grow to love. Go fishing! Pet Cerberus and tell him he's a good three-headed dog! Enjoy the stories and the people in and out of the house of Hades.

As we've come to expect from Supergiant's games (Bastion, Transistor, Pyre), Hades is dripping in beautiful atmosphere and art, fast-paced action, great story-telling, and amazing soundtracks. Pre-install today with the mobile or PC Xbox App so you can start playing midnight tomorrow!

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Hades

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$24.99
BATTLE OUT OF HELL: As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt. UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS: The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go. BEFRIEND GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS: A fully-voiced cast of colorful, larger-than-life characters is waiting to meet you! Grow your relationships with them, and experience thousands of unique story events as you learn about what's really at stake for this big, dysfunctional family. BUILT FOR REPLAYABILITY: New surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. Use the powerful Mirror of Night to grow permanently stronger, and give yourself a leg up the next time you run away from home. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE: Permanent upgrades mean you don't have to be a god yourself to experience the exciting combat and gripping story. Though, if you happen to be one, crank up the challenge and get ready for some white-knuckle action that will put your well-practiced skills to the test. SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE: The rich, atmospheric presentation and unique melding of gameplay and narrative that's been core to Supergiant's games is here in full force: spectacular hand-painted environments and a blood-pumping original score bring the Underworld to life.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator is Climbing to New Heights on Xbox Series X|S and PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator is Climbing to New Heights on Xbox Series X|S and PC

Posted: 12 Aug 2021 06:00 AM PDT

We're overjoyed with the critical acclaim Microsoft Flight Simulator is receiving. The positive reaction from media and creators around the world is incredible. Critics and players alike have expressed joy as they've flown over their homes, visited the towns they grew up in, and explored areas of our planet they've not yet had the chance to visit.

Microsoft Flight Sim Acclaim

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available to more people than ever before. Players can enjoy the same experiences across Xbox Series X|S and PC. Launching Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC last year and on console this year, we will continue to make the best simulation possible. As we further add to the experience with free World Updates (Japan, US, UK & Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the Nordics so far with more to come), free simulation updates, themed DLC bundles, and true-to-life aircraft, simmers across platforms will find something just for them. The sky is calling!

Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Game Pass, Windows 10 with Xbox Game Pass for PC, and Steam. 

For the latest information on Microsoft Flight Simulator, stay tuned to @MSFSOfficial on Twitter.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard Edition

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Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
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