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- Xbox Returns to Tokyo Game Show 2021
- Boulder Dash Deluxe Available Now
- Tune Up with Trove’s New Bard Class
- Ashley Tisdale to Play Hard-Bitten CIA Officer Rachel King in The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes
- THQ Nordic Celebrates a Major Anniversary with a Major Xbox Store Sale
- New Updates to Xbox App on Windows 10 PCs Let You Stream Console Games From the Cloud or Your Home Console
- Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Sable, Lemnis Gate, Aragami 2, and More
Xbox Returns to Tokyo Game Show 2021 Posted: 14 Sep 2021 04:00 PM PDT Tokyo Game Show remains one of the world's biggest celebrations of video games and culture, bringing together fans from around the world to enjoy the latest and greatest in gaming. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Asia's biggest gaming event, with the show again taking a virtual format. The 2021 theme of Tokyo Game Show aims to emphasise the power of gaming to close the distance between people and carries with it the inspiring event tagline of 'We'll always have games.' Following a return to the Tokyo Game Show stage last year, we are pleased to confirm Xbox will be back with a virtual stream curated for players in Japan and across Asia on Thursday, September 30 at 6pm JST. As games close the distance between people, we invite our players to celebrate the joy and community of gaming with us. Similar to last year, this will be a show curated for our players in Japan and across Asia. Expect a celebration with our Asia community and locally relevant updates, though no new global debuts should be expected. Tune in to see the latest regionally relevant updates on previously announced games coming later this year. Tune in at 6PM JST on Thursday, September 30 to catch all of the action. For more details on Tokyo Game Show Online 2021, visit the official site for the full livestream schedule from the show's organizers. The Tokyo Game Show 2021 Xbox Stream will also be available on Xbox social channels in Japan, Korea and China. Join the conversation at @Xbox_JP #XboxJP #TGS2021 それでは、オンラインで皆さんにお会いできることを楽しみにしています。 Related:Konnichiwa Japan: Xbox at Tokyo Game Show 2020 Xbox to Connect with Japanese Gamers at Tokyo Game Show Online 2020 |
Boulder Dash Deluxe Available Now Posted: 14 Sep 2021 03:00 PM PDT The year is 1984 and no one's heard of a pair of Italian plumbers who eat magic mushrooms and go down sewers pipes in an attempt to save a damsel in distress. People have, though, been playing a boulder-based 2D puzzle-maze game on their brand new Atari system with its impressive 8-bit graphics. Created by two Canadian developers, Peter Liepa and Chris Gray, Boulder Dash took the world by storm surpassing the excitement and speed of its predecessor Dig Dug and dazzled with its colorful animations for the time. ![]() Fast forward nearly four decades, and Boulder Dash has become one of the longest running video game franchises with over 20 versions of the game, on over 20 different platforms, evolving over time to remain a fixture in the retro gaming space and in video game history. Now, Boulder Dash Deluxe is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10, giving players a chance to experience video game development evolution first hand, level by level. It's a time capsule that will take you back to an 8-bit world and snap you forward to present, allowing you to feel the limitations of gaming then to the vast expanses of development tools we have today to make these amazing products that can literally live on for decades. ![]() As a teenager who flew to Japan with barely enough money to come back, just to see the mecca of video games at the time, never did I think that I would be able to make video games as a career but also be a part of Peter Liepa's amazing creation and franchise that has lasted so long. In this latest version, we invite players to explore the refreshed world of Boulder Dash with the game's influential protagonist, Rockford, and dive headfirst into myriad new and exciting challenges. Players will dig through spectacular caves with modernized 3D elements while avoiding the perils of falling boulders! There's no shortage of valuable gems to collect, and even more nefarious enemies to conquer along the way; discover treasure chests overflowing with rare collectibles and valuable power-ups as you plow your way through 180 new and challenging levels, 20 of them created by Peter Liepa itself. It’s a slice of history, a maze of challenges and an absolute gem. We hope you check it out and keep the good times rolling with us for another decade! ![]() Boulder Dash® DeluxeBBG Entertainment GmbH $14.99 Xbox One X Enhanced THE retro game and legendary action puzzler for players young and more experienced alike arrived, combining up-to date-graphics with original game features – spanning 35+ years of Rockford™ and his friends, digging though caves to collect gems – Boulder Dash® Deluxe! Created by two Canadian programmers in 1984, Boulder Dash has become one of the longest running videogame franchises! The original Boulder Dash® is a pioneering interactive game dating back to the early times of the home computer and video game era. Its many sequels have delighted and challenged casual and hard-core players of all ages and sexes for over nearly four decades. Boulder Dash® Deluxe takes you, together with the game character called Rockford™ into a myriad of new and exciting challenges. Dig through spectacular caves with 3D elements; avoid falling boulders; collect valuable gems and avoid nefarious enemies along the way. Discover treasure chests with rare collectibles and strong power-ups. Boulder Dash Deluxe includes 180 new exciting and unique levels. Plus, dig through 9 brand new worlds with high-end graphics and their own textures, dive into the Classic 1984 World with its caves or enjoy The Liepa World; a set consisting of 20 of the most mind-bending levels designed by the creator of the original 1984 Boulder Dash version and video game legend Peter Liepa. And, if that's not enough, you will be challenged by 15 new special opponents ranging from Octopus to Snow Tiger. Boulder Dash® Deluxe truly is the pinnacle in 35+ years of Boulder Dash®! While providing classic Boulder Dash® core gameplay mechanics and features, Boulder Dash® Deluxe introduces exciting new elements such as diagonal movement, which opens up new and intriguing puzzles while creating a very different and organic look for the caves. On top of legendary previous versions, Boulder Dash® Deluxe features include: • 180 all-new levels with advanced features! • Includes 20 levels from the original 1984 Boulder Dash version • 9 exciting, brand spanking new worlds with high-end graphics, having their own, unique textures, go to Macmarnua Sea or Urath Castle – or back in time to the Classic 1984 World with its caves • 15 new special opponents like Octopus, Shark Polar bear, and Snow tiger will keep your mind agile and you on your toes • The Liepa World, a premium world by videogame legend Peter Liepa who returned to the game he created 35 years ago with 20 of the most mind-bending levels yet! • Full character customization of your game character Rockford™, e.g. shirt, pants, shoes, eyewear, headgear, hair, and facial hair • Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese! Boulder Dash® is a trademark of BBG Entertainment GmbH, registered in the US, the European Union and other countries. Boulder Dash® Deluxe™, the names and likenesses of Rockford™, Crystal™ and Goldford™ are trademarks of BBG Entertainment GmbH. Boulder Dash® Deluxe™ Copyright © 1984-2021 BBG Entertainment GmbH. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray. Poetic Puppeteering Platformer A Juggler's Tale Arriving September 29 Embark on a Stunning Journey of Love and Hope with Inked: A Tale of Love I Am Fish Splashes Down on September 16 |
Tune Up with Trove’s New Bard Class Posted: 14 Sep 2021 01:00 PM PDT SummaryTune up and play along to buff your allies, or simply defeat multiple enemies at once. It’s your choice which string to slap with the new Bard class! Your awesome sounds will also make everyone in range dance in the Hub, or wherever you go. Bards are not just fun to be around but also fearsome in fights. Once they start strumming the right strings, their damage output is “rock” solid. ![]() Ever wondered how fast you can be with a supporter like a Bard? The answer is yes! The Bard as a sub-class is also something that you do not want to miss due to the different bonuses you can get and those are suitable for every class. Additional Critical Damage and Attack speed, Lifesteal when dealing damage, or more movement speed and energy, the choice is up to you and the class you play. ![]() Sing the song of victory and make sure you get your Bard now! You even have a choice of going Super right away, or go Bard and upgrade as you hum along. The Bard is available today, September 14 in Trove on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. ![]() TroveTrion Worlds Inc. Welcome back to a bigger and better Hub than before! "Hubdate" is filled with features you could have found through menus, but now have a physical form and home! A similar update will come to console platforms as well in the near future. Be sure to visit the Hub and check out the Hub Guide for more info. Let us know your new favorite hangout at the Hub! Lots of other changes and fixes have also been added in this patch so prepare to discover new Delve bosses, dungeons, styles, and much more. So what are you waiting for? It's time to dive into Trove and see for yourself what's new! A New Threat Takes Shape in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 8: Cubed Join Twenty One Pilots' Virtual Concert Experience on Roblox Runway Unveils an Arsenal in the Latest Rogue Company Update |
Ashley Tisdale to Play Hard-Bitten CIA Officer Rachel King in The Dark Pictures: House of Ashes Posted: 14 Sep 2021 11:00 AM PDT House of Ashes is the latest entry in Supermassive Games' Dark Pictures Anthology. You may have already spotted Rachel King in our previous trailers. In this 15-minute playthrough, you’ll get to see more of her character and learn more about her relationships with the others. That's why today, I want to talk about the star character of House of Ashes, Rachel King, who is played in the game by none other than the very talented Ashley Tisdale, “High School Musical” star, pop star, and actor! In House of Ashes, Rachel is a hard-bitten CIA Officer assigned to the search for weapons of mass destruction. In the darkness under the Zagros Mountains, she finds much more than she bargained for! ![]() For those who don't know already, House of Ashes takes place near the end of the 2003 Iraq war. Coalition forces are scouring the country for evidence of weapons of mass destruction, which are widely believed to be buried underground in secret storage depots. In our story, the allies are aided by the Caelus program: a breakthrough satellite radar system that can penetrate the ground to sniff out underground structures. When Caelus detects a suspicious structure on the border with Iran, a Special Forces team led by Rachel King is dispatched to investigate. Unfortunately, Caelus has got it wrong—the structure they end up raiding turns out to be a 4,000-year-old Sumerian temple. A temple that is now home to a nest of horrifying creatures! From the off, we designed Rachel as a tough character. She's in charge of an elite team operating in hostile territory, so she needs to be capable of making hard decisions under pressure. Interesting characters are always layered, so we asked ourselves what could pull such a person out of their comfort zone. The answer was clear: her own, personal relationships. ![]() Rachel's tough, uncompromising demeanor surely couldn't persist in her own love life: she must have a softer side! With that in mind, we created her marriage to Eric, a genius scientist assigned to the US Air Force (and the brains behind the Caelus program). When our story begins, Eric and Rachel's marriage is on the rocks: following a split, they've both become absorbed by their work and haven't seen each other for a year. Rachel has moved on, beginning a new relationship with Nick, one of the marines on her team. When Eric unexpectedly arrives on base and takes over her command, all the troubles of this love triangle are forced into the open. When casting Rachel, we needed somebody who could act tough, but also have a softer side ; Ashley Tisdale had all the qualities we were looking for. Aside from being a fantastic actor, she's got a sensitivity that grounded Rachel in her most vulnerable moments. Ashley also has great comic timing, so she really gave Rachel an edge when delivering a cutting put-down. Rachel's journey has some real twists and turns—some of which must remain a mystery for now—and like all Dark Pictures characters, she can perish in a variety of horrific ways. It was tremendous fun directing her through all this madness, and she approached it all with great humour and boundless tenacity. In the video you can see Rachel and Eric come under fire from the Iraqi guard who have also been trapped underground in this ancient temple. At this point the threat from our monsters is not so apparent to them so they continue the fight and Rachel and Eric need to escape. Another brief tremor pitches Rachel over the side of a crevice and Eric desperately struggles to hold onto her whilst also trying to avoid being shot himself. This would be a difficult situation even if they were complete strangers but Rachel is Eric's wife and as a player you will be faced with some very tough choices here – cut the rope to save yourself, or hang on and save Rachel but risk being shot. This scenario can play out in a number of different ways depending on the choices you make not only at this point but your actions in previous scenes will also have consequences for this very pivotal scene! We hope you enjoyed this brief excerpt into working with Ashley Tisdale – It was tremendous fun directing her through all this madness, and she approached it all with great humour and boundless tenacity. We can't wait for you to meet her character in the game. Look for House of Ashes to launch for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 22. ![]() The Dark Pictures Anthology House of Ashes Pre-OrderBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. $29.99 Pre-order now and receive the Curator's Cut, featuring new scenes playable from the other characters' perspectives with brand new choices and decisions to make. The Curator's Cut is only available once you have completed the main story. The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of standalone, cinematic branching horror games where the decisions you make in the game determine the story and the outcome you receive. House of Ashes is the third game in the series. In House of Ashes, at the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above. – Navigate the underworld and escape a terrifying threat Fight your way out of a buried Sumerian temple against hordes of deadly monsters that have claimed you as prey. – The enemy of your enemy is your friend This time, your crew is composed of 2 opposing factions that rarely see eye to eye. Can you put aside your characters' rivalries to fight together as one? – Don't play alone The two critically acclaimed multiplayer modes are back. Share your story online with a friend or aim for safety in numbers through the offline 5-player pass-the-pad mode. The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan Arrives August 30, Pre-order Today on Xbox One |
THQ Nordic Celebrates a Major Anniversary with a Major Xbox Store Sale Posted: 14 Sep 2021 10:00 AM PDT Summary
Vienna, Austria-based THQ Nordic is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a great big thank you to Xbox gamers! For a limited time, the company will have several games from many of its most popular franchises available at savings of up to 75%! ![]() There is something for Xbox gamers of all ages and passions, including (are you ready, kids?) SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom, Destroy All Humans, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Biomutant, as well as multiple games from the Darksiders franchise will also be part of this epic, once-every-10-years sale! Two, three and four-wheel racing fans can look forward to special savings on MX vs ATV and Wreckfest! ![]() Starting September 14, check out the Xbox Store for savings on these titles and many others. But don't hesitate — this limited-time sale ends September 27. Thank you from all of us at THQ Nordic! We're looking forward to even more fun in the next 10 years! Related:Join the UNTURNED Beta on Xbox One beginning August 4th! A New Microsoft Store Experience is Coming to Xbox Insiders CrossfireX Open Beta Begins June 25, Play 3 Days Early Starting Today |
Posted: 14 Sep 2021 07:30 AM PDT Console gamers know that for the most part gaming has been tied to one spot in the home – maybe in the living room on the TV, maybe a game room where you and your friends fire up your Xbox console. I know there are times when you can't play when you want to, like when someone else called dibs on the TV or you're traveling and didn't bring your console along. Or maybe you don't own an Xbox console at all but want to experience it with your friends on the device most convenient to you. So today, we're opening up new possibilities for you to remotely play console games on your Windows 10 PCs (or later) with updates to the Xbox app, including support for:
With these new updates, you now can play some of your favorite console titles on a wide range of PCs, even those that don't have the specs required for certain PC titles. Streaming games through the Xbox app provides the quickest way to play without having to install games on your PC, giving you more time to dive right into Psychonauts 2, Hades, or whatever else you are playing. Play Xbox Game Pass games from the cloud Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 22 countries can now play Game Pass games directly from the cloud in the Xbox app on Windows 10 PCs. Game Pass members have been enjoying Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta) via browser on their phones, tablets and PCs and now can enjoy all the benefits of gaming from the cloud directly from the Xbox app. Cloud gaming is ideal for those who want to quickly jump into a Game Pass game, either to continue playing a campaign you've been working through when you have a few free minutes, or to try out something completely new before deciding if you want to download it to your console. To access games from the cloud on your Windows 10 PC, all you need is an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership and a compatible controller. Open the Xbox App, click the "cloud gaming" button, and select from hundreds of games in your Game Pass library, including Sea of Thieves and Myst, to start playing right away. We've also added new features to help you get started, including easy-to-access information on controller and network status, Game Bar integration, social features to stay connected with friends, and the ability to invite people – even those also playing on cloud – to join you in a game. To learn more about cloud gaming, visit xbox.com/cloudgaming. Play games from your home console Xbox Remote Play lets you play games from your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or any generation of Xbox One on your Windows 10 PC over the internet – from your home network or away! It's essentially a way to mirror your console gaming experience on another screen: Browse and play your full gaming catalog, change Settings, interact with your friends – your games are all there. Starting today, you can access Xbox Remote Play feature within the Xbox App on Windows 10 PCs. This marks the first time we've enabled Xbox Remote Play on PC for Xbox Series X|S owners. We've also made additional upgrades from previous iterations of Remote Play, such as general stability updates, allowing for games to stream at 1080p up to 60fps, and adding the ability to play select Xbox 360 and Xbox Original games, which has been one of the most highly-requested features. Xbox Remote Play is available in all Xbox-supported countries and regions on Windows PC, Android phones and tablets, and iOS phones and tablets. To learn more about remote play, please visit xbox.com/remote-play. If you want to start streaming games to your Windows 10 PC from the cloud or your console today, download the Xbox app from the Windows Store. In addition to streaming, the app lets you browse the full Xbox catalog, find your next favorite game, and see what your friends are playing and chat with them. Related:Make Your Mark On History with the Age of Empires IV Technical Stress Test Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Sable, Lemnis Gate, Aragami 2, and More The Riftbreaker Launches October 14 with Xbox Game Pass on Day One |
Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Sable, Lemnis Gate, Aragami 2, and More Posted: 14 Sep 2021 07:00 AM PDT What if I told you 13 more games are coming soon to Xbox Game Pass? Because this announcement is me telling you there are 13 games coming soon. Even better, 8 of those 13 games are even coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one! There is a lot to cover here, so let's jump in! Coming SoonFlynn: Son of Crimson (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 15 ![]() I Am Fish (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 16 SkateBird (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 16 ![]() Superliminal (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 16 ![]() Aragami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 17 ![]() Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 23 Sable (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 23 ![]() Subnautica: Below Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – September 23 Tainted Grail: Conquest (PC) ID@Xbox – September 23 Lemnis Gate (Console and PC) – September 28 ![]() Astria Ascending (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 30 Unsighted (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – September 30 Phoenix Point (Console) ID@Xbox – October 1 In Case You Missed ItCrown Trick (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available now Nuclear Throne (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available now The Artful Escape (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available now DLC / Game UpdatesGears 5 Operation 8 Drop 2 – Available now Dead by Daylight: Hellraiser Chapter – Available now Xbox Game Pass Ultimate PerksWe have a brand new Perk from the team at Bethesda to share with you! Go claim now in the Perks gallery on your Xbox console, Windows 10 PC, or Xbox Game Pass mobile app. ![]() Fallout 76 – Fallout 1st (1 Month Free) – Available now Xbox Touch Controls Added to 11 More Games![]() Ultimate members can experience Xbox touch controls while playing 11 more games from the cloud starting today! That's 11 more touch-enabled games that you can now play on the Xbox app for Windows PCs, Xbox Game Pass mobile app on Android devices, or xbox.com/play on your Windows PCs and Apple phones & tablets, no controller needed. Look at the list of new games with touch controls below:
Xbox Game Pass QuestsNew September Game Pass Quests are available for you to complete and claim! Redeem your completed Quests for points on your console in the Game Pass section on your console, PC, or on the Game Pass mobile app. Here are some of the monthly Quests you can start today:
Leaving September 30Be sure to show these games some love before they go, I bet there are some achievements left for you to earn! This doesn't need to be a final goodbye, remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase of these games!
September is looking pretty good, and we even dipped our toes into October in this announcement! The only thing left for you to do is follow us on Twitter at @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC for updates when these games are available. Make sure you have the Xbox Game Pass mobile app handy to install these games remotely! That’s all for this round, catch you next time. Related:New Updates to Xbox App on Windows 10 PCs Let You Stream Console Games From the Cloud or Your Home Console The Riftbreaker Launches October 14 with Xbox Game Pass on Day One Narrative Adventure Rock Opera The Artful Escape is Available Now with Xbox Game Pass |
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