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- Back to the Frontline: Introducing Sniper Elite 5
- Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards – a Kick Ass Latina Heroine Jumps from the Comics to the Xbox
- ICYMI – ID@Xbox Gathering Showcase with /twitchgaming
- Discover Dying Light 2 Stay Human CGI Trailer, New Pre-Order Bonus, and Techland’s Special Anniversary Offers
- Game Pass Has PC Games – PC Builder Series: Halo Infinite
| Back to the Frontline: Introducing Sniper Elite 5 Posted: 10 Dec 2021 02:00 PM PST Hi all! We're extremely excited to reveal the first look at the latest installment of our award-winning series, Sniper Elite 5, and delighted that so many of you will get to play it as it's coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch as well as digital and physical releases on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! It was fantastic to see the player response to Sniper Elite 4 when it entered Xbox Game Pass earlier this year and that you enjoyed the enhancements for Xbox Series X|S — hopefully that has given you enough training to tackle your new mission when Sniper Elite 5 launches in 2022.  So what can we tell you about Sniper Elite 5? Set in France in 1944, and with D-Day imminent, Sniper Elite 5 will see players reprise their role as elite marksman and SOE Operative, Lt. Karl Fairburne. Karl is attached to a covert US Ranger operation to provide Sniper support as they seek to weaken the Nazis' Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany. However, stranded behind enemy lines, Karl is forced inland where he rendezvous with the French Resistance as they uncover a secret Nazi project that threatens to end the war before the Allies can even invade Europe, codenamed Operation Kraken.  It's up to you to take out the high ranking Nazi officers in a bid to uncover the plans behind Operation Kraken and destroy it before it can begin. Your battle against the Third Reich will take you across the largest, most interactive and immersive maps ever seen in the Sniper Elite series. Naturally it is extremely important to us that these areas, based upon real world locations, are as authentic as possible.  Normally this process would involve numerous visits to collect information, reference imagery from the locations and generally get a sense of the area. Obviously the pandemic has placed great restrictions on travel in the last two years but we have been able to utilize some amazing photogrammetry, as well as our past location visits to create truly stunning environments. We are also incredibly fortunate to work with some fantastic partners, such as the Imperial War Museum and Royal Armories. The information, insight and knowledge that they bring to the project are invaluable and help us to ensure that we are as authentic to the time and locations as we can be, while still ensuring that the game is an engaging, fun experience for our players.  Key to that gameplay experience is the franchise's unparalleled tactical sniping, complete with our authentic ballistics. New customization options allow you to personalize your rifle, other weapons and ammo to suit the mission and your play style. We think you are going to love it. We cannot wait for you to experience Sniper Elite 5 for yourselves when it releases on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and with Xbox Game Pass in 2022.  We have lots of exciting announcements planned for the coming months in the build up to release so be sure to follow our social media feeds to get all the latest news. You can follow Sniper Elite on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as on sniper.com. Related:The Night of the Moth Cometh in Latest Update for Fallout 76 Halo Infinite Available Now with Xbox Game Pass Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Halo Infinite, Among Us, Stardew Valley, and More |
| Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards – a Kick Ass Latina Heroine Jumps from the Comics to the Xbox Posted: 10 Dec 2021 02:00 PM PST As a young girl growing up in East Harlem, I didn't see many examples of kickass Latina women in pop culture, nor had things improved once I became a successful television and movie actress in Hollywood landing roles in properties like "Harold and Kumar" and "Devious Maids." In 2007 I was browsing the aisles at San Diego Comic-Con when it dawned on me that in booth after booth, no one was representing female or minority characters. The few times I would see them, they'd be either bad guys or half-naked female vampires. However, when you take a good look at the crowds at this event, you can't help but notice that the attendees are not just white people, but every type of human in the world! A massive number of the people buying these comics aren't being represented at all in the entertainment they are consuming. Borrowing on my Colombian heritage, I decided to do something about it, and along with my husband Antonio Hernandez, we created the character Aluna, a spirited young 16th Century Spanish princess who is accused of witchcraft and sent back to her native Colombia from where she was taken as a baby. There she learns the truth of her destiny: to defend the mystical shard said to contain the heart of her goddess mother, Pachamama.  The goal was to organically create a hero that represented a female with ethnic roots that everyone would enjoy, but who doesn't belong to just one group. We chose the 16th Century, before Western colonizers created borders between countries like Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Peru. After extensive research on the indigenous tribes of South America, we established that Aluna's mother would be the Incan goddess of the earth, Pachamama. In the 1500's, Spanish conquistadors were conquering and plundering local peoples for gold and land, so we cast a Spanish sailor as Aluna's father to represent a mix of the natural world and the more brutish, colonizing world of humankind. We created a demigod heroine that is not the usual demigod of Western and Eastern cultures seen in so many games and comics.   With a global audience hungry for more Aluna, I partnered with my husband's development company Digiarts and N-Fusion Interactive to translate the adventure into a videogame. Heroes of Newerth made us a fan of top-down gameplay, moving the character around a map to fight creatures and collect loot. I found Diablo and had so much fun playing for hours that knew this was the direction for the videogame incarnation of Aluna.  In Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards, players take on the character of Aluna as she defends her powers from the evils that seek to destroy her in a 16th Century New World based on indigenous lore and the colonization of South America by Spain. Players explore a wild environment of dense jungles, towering beachside cliffs and volcanic canyons while encountering creatures and bosses inspired by Incan mythology. Weaponry is modeled on historical South American and Spanish conquistador arms of the era. The real world is aided by the mystical as players can customize Aluna's fighting style by unlocking powerful magical abilities across three schools of magic.  Latin American culture has so much variety and depth, there are hundreds of exciting stories to tell. We hope players have as much fun playing Aluna and exploring her world as we did in creating it.   Aluna: Sentinel of the ShardsDigiart Interactive LLC $19.99 From the heavens, mystic shards rain down upon the earth defying both time and space. Superstition, mysticism and fear of the unknown gave life to a path that went beyond the land of its birth. We meet our heroine Aluna, who as a child has was given the most powerful of these shards that is said to contain the heart of her mother, the goddess of Earth Pachamama. Through a series of circumstances, Aluna must leave her home and journey to the new world. Aluna is fulfilling her destiny, but so is the evil that seeks to fulfill theirs. Aluna's past guides her future and her enemies will stop at nothing to steal the shard and take control of the world… ICYMI – ID@Xbox Gathering Showcase with /twitchgaming Wytchwood, a Spell-Crafting Adventure Game, is Available Now on Xbox Find Your Next Hunting Adventure in Mississippi Acres Preserve, Out Today for theHunter: Call of the Wild |
| ICYMI – ID@Xbox Gathering Showcase with /twitchgaming Posted: 10 Dec 2021 01:45 PM PST Another year is almost over, and there are still so many games that need to be added to our wish list. Well – here's more! We have previously had the pleasure of partnering with /twitchgaming to bring fresh indie games and new game trailers to you, and this show was no exception!  Sniper Elite 5 (Rebellion Interactive) (Console and PC) – 2022, coming to PC Game Pass Based upon real world locations from France in 1944 the new game maps are the largest and most immersive in the franchise's history with the new traversal system offering players an even greater sandbox of options when it comes to taking out their targets. You can even invite a friend to help you on your mission with enhanced co-operative gameplay options. Sniper Elite 5 continues the franchise's unparalleled tactical sniping experience complete with incredible ballistics and enhanced kill cam taking the genre-defining feature to the next level. New customization options allow you to adjust your rifle, other weapons and ammo to suit the mission and your play style.  Cities: Skylines, Airports (Paradox Interactive) (Consoles and PC) – January 25, 2022  Edge of Eternity (Dear Villagers) (Console) – February 10, 2022, coming to Xbox Game Pass  Hello Neighbor 2 (tinyBuild) (Console and PC) – Preorders starting April 7, 2022  The Last Hero of Nostalgaia (Coatsink) (Console and PC) – 2022  Weird West (Devolver Digital) (Console and PC) – January 11, 2022, Pre-order today! Here's the full list of games that were shown during today's event: Thank you for tuning in to our ID@Xbox Gathering Showcase as part of /twitchgaming's Winter Gathering event. For the VOD, please click here. Stay connected to ID@Xbox by following us on our Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, and Twitch channel. For the latest Xbox Game Pass news follow their Twitter and Instagram. Can't wait to share more updates, more games and more news from independent game developers soon. Related:Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards – a Kick Ass Latina Heroine Jumps from the Comics to the Xbox Wytchwood, a Spell-Crafting Adventure Game, is Available Now on Xbox Find Your Next Hunting Adventure in Mississippi Acres Preserve, Out Today for theHunter: Call of the Wild |
| Posted: 10 Dec 2021 01:00 PM PST We're thrilled to invite you for a dramatic journey into the very heart of The City in our Dying Light 2 Stay Human CGI trailer presented at The Game Awards. You'll get to experience a glimpse of the tough reality of the game's world and the everyday life of the people living in it—their struggles against the Infected, complicated relations with others, and the hard choices they must face to survive. However, as you play for yourself on February 4, some of these choices will be yours to make, giving you the power to steer the future of both humans and the world. So even when things seem hopeless, remember that at the end of the day, it's up to you to decide how the events will unravel — the light hasn't died as long as you are there.  To help you fight the odds in this cruel and unforgiving world, we're giving you the pre-order exclusive Reach for the Sky skin pack, so you remember to always aim high. Designed in collaboration with the amazing Hollywood actress Rosario Dawson, whom you'll meet as Lawan in Dying Light 2 Stay Human, it contains a skin for Lawan's deadly crossbow, her outfit, backpack, and paraglider. Oh, and you can have matching styles, since the backpack and the paraglider skins are also usable by Aiden. Already bought your copy? Fear not! We're adding the bonus to all pre-orders, including the past ones; and yes, that's on top of the Reload skin pack.  The streak of great news doesn't end there though! In December, we're celebrating Techland's 30th birthday, and we'd love to invite you to join us in the festivities. Because, it wouldn't have been possible without you. So thank you to all of our amazing players for making the last thirty years the greatest adventure we could dream of, and for all the unforgettable experiences we have and will continue to create together.  And since we're on that nostalgic path now, remember Call of Juarez? It was released on Xbox 360 in 2007, becoming the first Techland game, and one of the first Polish titles, launched on this platform. Hard to believe it's been fourteen years since then, but that's how long we've been playing together! Let's reminisce a little about this journey with Larry Hryb aka Major Nelson, who's going to tell you more about the details of the work we've been doing together, our games, and the CGI video you could watch at The Game Awards. To watch that special message from Major Nelson head over to @TechlandGames on Twitter!  Also, what kind of birthday would it be if we didn't prepare anything to celebrate? This is why, starting on December 10, you'll be able to get Dying Light Platinum Edition 70% off at Xbox Store — a great opportunity to explore the first game before playing the sequel on February 4! Stay tuned (and human), as more events and festivities are coming, and remember to book your copy of Dying Light 2 Stay Human now to be sure you walk into The City all styled up with both pre-order exclusive skin packs.  Dying Light 2 Stay HumanTechland $59.99 Upgrade your experience with Smart Delivery. Buy the game once to both play it on Xbox One and get its optimized version for Xbox Series X | S Pre-order now to get exclusive packs: "Reach for the Sky" by Rosario Dawson – "Reach for the Sky" Paraglider Skin for Lawan and Aiden – "Reach for the Sky" Backpack Skin for Lawan and Aiden – "Reach for the Sky" Crossbow Skin for Lawan – "Reach for the Sky" outfit for Lawan Reload skin pack – "Reload" outfit – "Reload" weapon skin – "Reload" paraglider skin Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus—and lost. Now, we're losing again. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth… and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you'll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget—stay human. VAST OPEN WORLD Participate in the life of a city engulfed in a new dark era. Discover different paths and hidden passages, as you explore its multiple levels and locations. CREATIVE & BRUTAL COMBAT Take advantage of your parkour skills to tip the scales of even the most brutal encounter. Clever thinking, traps and creative weapons will be your best friends. DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE Wait for night to venture into dark hideouts of the Infected. Sunlight keeps them at bay, but once it's gone, monsters begin the hunt, leaving their lairs free to explore. CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES Shape the future of The City with your actions and watch how it changes. Determine the balance of power by making choices in a growing conflict and forge your own experience. 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP GAMEPLAY Play in up to four-player co-op. Host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours.  Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Deluxe EditionTechland $79.99 Upgrade your experience with Smart Delivery. Buy the game once to both play it on Xbox One and get its optimized version for Xbox Series X | S Pre-order now to get exclusive packs: "Reach for the Sky" by Rosario Dawson – "Reach for the Sky" Paraglider Skin for Lawan and Aiden – "Reach for the Sky" Backpack Skin for Lawan and Aiden – "Reach for the Sky" Crossbow Skin for Lawan – "Reach for the Sky" outfit for Lawan Reload skin pack – "Reload" outfit – "Reload" weapon skin – "Reload" paraglider skin The Deluxe Edition contains: – Access to a story DLC that will be available in the months after the release – Exclusive weapon charms – "Legendary" outfit – "Legendary" weapon skin – "Legendary" paraglider skin – Wallpapers ready to print – Digital comic – Digital Artbook – Digital Soundtrack Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus—and lost. Now, we're losing again. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth… and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you'll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget—stay human. VAST OPEN WORLD Participate in the life of a city engulfed in a new dark era. Discover different paths and hidden passages, as you explore its multiple levels and locations. CREATIVE & BRUTAL COMBAT Take advantage of your parkour skills to tip the scales of even the most brutal encounter. Clever thinking, traps and creative weapons will be your best friends. DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE Wait for night to venture into dark hideouts of the Infected. Sunlight keeps them at bay, but once it's gone, monsters begin the hunt, leaving their lairs free to explore. CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES Shape the future of The City with your actions and watch how it changes. Determine the balance of power by making choices in a growing conflict and forge your own experience. 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP GAMEPLAY Play in up to four-player co-op. Host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours.  Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Ultimate EditionTechland $99.99 Upgrade your experience with Smart Delivery. Buy the game once to both play it on Xbox One and get its optimized version for Xbox Series X | S Pre-order now to get exclusive packs: "Reach for the Sky" by Rosario Dawson – "Reach for the Sky" Paraglider Skin for Lawan and Aiden – "Reach for the Sky" Backpack Skin for Lawan and Aiden – "Reach for the Sky" Crossbow Skin for Lawan – "Reach for the Sky" outfit for Lawan Reload skin pack – "Reload" outfit – "Reload" weapon skin – "Reload" paraglider skin The Ultimate Edition contains: – Deluxe Edition – 2h Night XP Boost – Wallpapers ready to print – Digital comic – Crafting items – Expansion pass with 2 extra stories that will be available in the months after the release Over twenty years ago in Harran, we fought the virus—and lost. Now, we're losing again. The City, one of the last large human settlements, is torn by conflict. Civilization has fallen back into the Dark Ages. And yet, we still have hope. You are a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City. But your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth… and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills, as to defeat your enemies and make allies, you'll need both fists and wits. Unravel the dark secrets behind the wielders of power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, there's one thing you can never forget—stay human. VAST OPEN WORLD Participate in the life of a city engulfed in a new dark era. Discover different paths and hidden passages, as you explore its multiple levels and locations. CREATIVE & BRUTAL COMBAT Take advantage of your parkour skills to tip the scales of even the most brutal encounter. Clever thinking, traps and creative weapons will be your best friends. DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE Wait for night to venture into dark hideouts of the Infected. Sunlight keeps them at bay, but once it's gone, monsters begin the hunt, leaving their lairs free to explore. CHOICES & CONSEQUENCES Shape the future of The City with your actions and watch how it changes. Determine the balance of power by making choices in a growing conflict and forge your own experience. 2-4 PLAYER CO-OP GAMEPLAY Play in up to four-player co-op. Host your own games or join others and see how their choices have played out differently than yours. CrossfireX: Becoming a Legendary Mercenary Xbox Celebrates The Game Awards with the First Gameplay Reveal of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II A Plague Tale: Requiem – First Gameplay Revealed with a Gripping Trailer |
| Game Pass Has PC Games – PC Builder Series: Halo Infinite Posted: 10 Dec 2021 12:00 PM PST Welcome back the talents of Austin Evans, UrAvgConsumer, and TinyMakesThings for a legendary episode of the Game Pass Has PC Games – PC Builder Series. For this entry, Austin and Tiny surprise NFL tight end, and Halo super fan, George Kittle with a custom Master Chief key cap, Game Pass Has PC Games stylized spacebar, and a Halo Infinite themed rig perfect for a super fan.  Watch how TinyMakesThings made her artistic key caps – following up the caps she made for Back 4 Blood and Forza Horizon 5, Tiny ended this year with a bang with her new Halo Infinite inspired design! Check out the key cap resembling Master Chief's helmet and of course a Game Pass Has PC Games Spacebar.  The Halo Infinite campaign has been available since day one with PC Game Pass, so jump into the action today! Begin anew and step inside the armor of humanity's greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and finally explore the scale of the Halo ring itself. You can also jump into the free-to-play Halo Infinite Multiplayer beta today and enjoy all Season 1: Heroes of Reach has to offer. Last week, we invited the top pro players and streamers to participate in the Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational with Boom TV featuring Halo Infinite. The tournament had some intense matches and extremely fun moments. To celebrate the best clips, UrAvgConsumer made a custom Escharum inspired PC build to giveaway to the participant who's clip the community voted the Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational: Legendary Moment. Check out UrAvgConsumer's build process in his YouTube video and make sure you join the Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational Hub on Boom TV, so you never miss an event.  There you have it, it's time to play Halo Infinite. Stay tuned to the Xbox Wire to catch all the updates about new day one games coming to PC Game Pass and enjoy the holidays. Related:The Secrets to Success in Halo Infinite’s Vast World Halo Infinite Available Now with Xbox Game Pass Get Challenge Swaps for Halo Infinite Multiplayer at Chipotle |
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