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- This Week on Xbox: Day One Releases, Upcoming Games, and More
- Co-op Action Shooter RICO London is Available Today for Xbox
- Rogue Legacy 2 Tips and Tricks
- How Reality Shows That This War of Mine is More Than a Best-selling Game
- Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman Expansion is Now Available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
- Jump into the First Ladder Season of Diablo II: Resurrected on Xbox
- New Games with Gold for May 2022
- Next Week on Xbox: May 2 to 6
- Introducing “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” Custom Xbox Console and Controllers
- Free Play Days – Session: Skate Sim (Game Preview), Moving Out, and Embr
- Play as the Devil in Rogue Lords Available Today on the Xbox Store
- Set Sail for Sea of Thieves’ Next Community Day on May 14
- Available Now: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Dynasties of India
| This Week on Xbox: Day One Releases, Upcoming Games, and More Posted: 29 Apr 2022 03:00 PM PDT |
| Co-op Action Shooter RICO London is Available Today for Xbox Posted: 29 Apr 2022 02:30 PM PDT New Year's Eve, 1999. All of London is preparing to ring in the new millennium — or possibly cleaning out the contents of their bank accounts in fear of Y2K — but the Metropolitan Police has other things on its plate. In the East End of London, a local gang has been quietly amassing a formidable arsenal of weapons and are now preparing to storm one of the capital's most elite high rises. Can you and your partner take them out before it's too late? RICO London is inspired by our love of action cinema — similarities to a certain beloved Christmas classic cannot be overlooked — and we wanted to recreate that same vibe in a game. Much like its predecessor, RICO, you and your partner kick in doors, assess the situation like the consummate professionals you are, and put down the bad guys. There's a moment of slow motion that both lets players get a jump on the targets and gives that cinematic quality to the action. The cel-shaded art style works together with the effects to give that sense of being inside an action movie. To enhance the buddy-cop movie feel, we designed it to be played cooperatively, but of course you can choose to go it alone maverick style as well. The levels are randomly generated so you will never experience the same fight twice. This alleviates the boredom of replaying levels where you already know every room and the likely position of every enemy.  Hidden amongst the crates of the Ronson Firm's latest purchase from their Eastern European friends, are a pair of prototype weapons. These are exclusive to Xbox and can be found as players ascend the building via the usual upgrade path. Like other weapons in the game, each gun has a range of variants with unique names and skins. With an integral suppressor and hand-tuned balance, the Silex-9 is the ultimate high-value sidearm, while the latest experimental import from a secret weapon manufactory, the ACR Assault Rifle combines high-capacity magazines with a devastating rate of fire. We are also pleased to include an exclusive play mode in the Xbox version of RICO London in which players can test themselves against a series of hand-authored challenges. Leaning into the game's score attack mentality, the challenge mode offers a brand-new way of playing Rico London, either solo or co-op, where they earn a star rating based on their performance in the challenge against various additional sub objectives selected from a list of potential criteria such as surviving for a set amount of time, killing with headshots only, no use of syringes, and many more. We sincerely hope you enjoy playing RICO London as much as we enjoyed creating it. Yippie Ki-yay, friends!   RICO LondonNumskull Games $49.99 RICO London is a gang-busting, name-taking, explosive co-op shooter. Battle your way up the high-rise tower stacked with East End gangsters solo or with a partner. Crash through doors, dodge bullets and turn the weapons of the fallen into your personal arsenal. Do whatever it takes reach the top. London, New Year's Eve 1999. While everyone is getting ready to party the metropolitan police are working overtime. Detective Inspector Redfern finds herself at the scene of an emerging arms trade at the foot of a high-rise tower. Without the permission of her superiors or the support of backup, Redfern prepares to go kick off the millennium with a bang. High-Rise, Higher Stakes. Ascend the dangerous gang infested tower, taking on tougher goons as you advance. The higher you get the higher the stakes. High Calibre. The three magazines of 9mm you brought with you were never going to get you past the first floor. Chop and change from your ever-expanding arsenal to suit the task at hand as you defeat enemies along the way. Perks of the Job. Customise your loadout with a series of performance enhancing perks and upgrades. Modify your skills as the night unfolds. Double Trouble. It wouldn't be a buddy cop shooter without a partner by your side. Call in a co-op ride-along, either local or online. It is all down to you (and your partner) to bring the whole lot of them down, in the only way you can… kicking doors and shooting bad guys! • Arcade style game play • Play through various game modes – Story (Easy), Classic (Medium), Hardcore (Hard), or Daily Play. • Compelling storyline with exhilarating gameplay to match it • Buddy cop co-op shooter, in local or online • Defeat different enemy types to collect new weapons and expand your arsenal • Rescue civilian hostages and get them to safety • Many collectible weapson, traits and missions to locate and unlock • Moment-to-moment action packed gameplay • Battle your way through the towers many storeys. • Watch the chaos unravel in slow motion • Cell shaded, graphic-novel art style Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 12 – 15 |
| Rogue Legacy 2 Tips and Tricks Posted: 29 Apr 2022 12:00 PM PDT Rogue Legacy 2 is finally out, and we know a lot of fans can't wait to jump straight into the thick of it! For newcomers though, the beginning can be pretty daunting, so here are a few tips and tricks to help amateur adventurers get into the flow. TIPS AND TRICKS: Get Rich or Die Trying – Manor Gold Upgrades: Rogue Legacy 2 is a pretty tough game, and the beginning can be overwhelming for some players. Your Manor has a ton of upgrades to help you overcome these challenges, but there's a lot to sift through, so here's a few skills we recommend new players seek out. The very first upgrade in the Manor gives gold bonuses to the Traits you choose, but it doesn't stop there. Skills like the Repurposed Mining Shaft increases Trait gold bonuses, while Offshore Banking allows players to slowly accumulate gold until they can afford more expensive things. They may seem costly, but purchasing them early will give you a swift advantage.  Mastery XP OP – the Sage Totem: Purchasing stat upgrades in your Manor isn't the only way to power up your character. Unlocking the Sage Totem will grant you access to Mastery XP, which allows each hero class to naturally become stronger the more you play them. Even better, these strengths are permanent and carried over between classes. Players that purchase the Sage Totem and diversify the classes they play can get quick and easy bonuses that will really help early on.  Gotta Catch 'Em All – Heirlooms: We don't want to spoil too much, but when scouring around the Kingdom, be sure to stay on the lookout for Heirlooms. They may seem ominous and daunting at first, but remember, fortune favours the bold! You may not succeed in their challenges the first time, but for the persistent and eventually victorious, you will be given the biggest rewards the game has to offer.  Show Me Your Moves – Spells and Talents: Don't build bad habits! Try casting every ability you have, even if no enemies are around, just to help you understand your character's strengths. Yes, your weapon is strong, but each hero class also has a unique Talent, along with a random Spell, and using them all is the key to success. Mana is plentiful in RL2, so don't be afraid to experiment!  Another Level to Combat – Skill Crits: Once you've grown accustomed to using all of your abilities, you can start taking things to the next level with Skill Critical Strikes, also known as Skill Crits. Every Weapon and Spell in the game has a way to deal extra damage, such as dashing while attacking, or hitting enemies at the peak of your blade strike. Not only are these Skill Crits immensely satisfying, but they become stronger as you become more proficient. Learning the nuances will ensure you can cut down the most powerful foes in short order. Master Mobility – Spin Kicks: There's a reason why we have you Spin Kick so many times in the tutorial. In Rogue Legacy 2, the Spin Kick is life. Mastering it adds a new degree to both your platforming and combat repertoire. In fact, it's so versatile that you can beat the entire game with that one move alone. It's not recommended, but it is possible (yes, someone has done it).  Practice Makes Perfect – The Architect: We've taken great pains to make sure every boss in Rogue Legacy 2 can be beaten without taking a hit. It takes a ton of practice, but fortunately there's an easy way to keep trying until you become that good. Once purchased in the Manor, the Architect will give you the ability to lock down the Kingdom and prevent it from changing. If you've found the boss room already, a locked Kingdom means you can battle the boss over and over, as they are merely a teleporter away. Pro tip: Spend an heir or two just dodging the boss's attacks, and see how long you can last. By focusing purely on defense and not worrying about offense, it's easier to learn the boss's attack patterns and timings. Once they're all figured out, you can bring the fight to them.  Play Your Way – House Rules: Even after following all these tips, Rogue Legacy 2 still has a steep learning curve and you may still struggle. Or maybe you don't want to invest so much time, and instead want to relax on the couch and chill. Everyone's different, and House Rules lets you tweak the experience to your own liking. Raise or lower the difficulty, toggle contact damage, and even slow time down while aiming to let the game run at your pace. Play however you want, and don't worry, there is no punishment for using House Rules.  That about covers the basics to help you get started. Before you even touch the controller, remember that Rogue Legacy 2 is more than just about fast hands and quick reflexes. Equipping yourself with the right knowledge and the desire to persevere is just as powerful. This guide is only the tip of the iceberg, so be sure to keep learning new things as you play the game. There's a ton more to seek, discover, and most importantly, enjoy. Thanks for reading, and we hope you have fun with Rogue Legacy 2.  Rogue Legacy 2Cellar Door Games $24.99 $19.99 Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-LITE. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents' inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It's a new experience every time. Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you're ready for greater challenges. How Reality Shows That This War of Mine is More Than a Best-selling Game Next Week on Xbox: May 2 to 6 Play as the Devil in Rogue Lords Available Today on the Xbox Store |
| How Reality Shows That This War of Mine is More Than a Best-selling Game Posted: 29 Apr 2022 10:00 AM PDT Summary
The modern world is something that constantly shocks us. But it was impossible to imagine that years later, This War of Mine would not only be a bestseller that shaped 11 bit studios in many ways. But also that life will again painfully remind us about the relevance of its theme, and we once again learn we made more than a mere game.  The Balkan War was the initial spark that ignited the idea to make such a game. But inspirations were also drawn from the Warsaw Uprising, the siege of Grozny, and the Syrian civil war. All those conflicts had one thing in common – the tragedy of civilians trapped in cities destroyed by hostilities. When This War of Mine was still in development, in March 2014, the war in Donbas broke out, and the team felt even more responsibility in crafting its message in the right tone and the importance of what we're trying to achieve. And now, we're deeply shocked by the amount of aggression aimed at Ukraine eight years later and the fact that humankind again has to relive all this cruelty.  Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine when images of destroyed buildings emerged on the Internet, people started to write that, “This looks like This War of Mine.” Albeit you can feel proud that your work proved to be so accurate, that it's associated with certain situations, it's also tremendously bitter that This War of Mine accuracy remains actual. That's why we, as the developers behind a game bearing an anti-war message, felt an urgency to act and launched the fundraising campaign for Ukraine on the same day.  Back in the day, when the idea behind the game started to take shape, we felt it could be something unique. A platform to deliver a meaningful message. It couldn't be possible without a certain delicacy in approach to the theme to portray it with respect and sensitivity. Civilians, trapped in a war-torn reality, dying because of hunger and lack of medicine – this is not something that you associate with plain entertainment which comes to mind when thinking about games. This War of Mine was a risk. But we didn't back down. To not trivialize the topic, we decided that every part of the game has to correspond with its essence and message. From the gameplay mechanics through the script to the visuals. Everything should act as a cohesive whole that highlights the horrors of war.  As This War of Mine makes its transition to Xbox Series X|S, and thanks to 4K visuals it never worked better as such an experience, thus we can surely say that we succeeded. And being featured in Game Pass will help spread our message even further. The risk has paid off, and after This War of Mine, we told ourselves that we don't want to make just games. We want to make games with thought-provoking themes that can be considered meaningful entertainment. And we’re still doing so.  This War of Mine: Final Cut11 bit studios $19.99 The Remastered Final Cut version for Xbox Series X|S is finally here! In This War Of Mine, you do not play as an elite soldier, rather as a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with a lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. During the day you need to focus on maintaining your hideout: crafting, trading and taking care of your survivors. At night, take one of your civilians on a mission to scavenge for items that will help you stay alive. Make life-and-death decisions driven by your conscience. Try to protect everybody from your shelter or sacrifice some of them for longer-term survival. During war, there are no good or bad decisions; there is only survival. The sooner you realize that, the better. This War of Mine: Final Cut main features: – Inspired by real-life events – Control your survivors and manage your shelter – Craft weapons, alcohol, beds or stoves―anything that helps you survive – Make decisions―an often unforgiving and emotionally difficult experience – Randomized world and characters every time you start a new game – Charcoal-stylized aesthetics to complement the game's theme – All updates and free expansions added along the way to create the Final Cut Rogue Legacy 2 Tips and Tricks Next Week on Xbox: May 2 to 6 Play as the Devil in Rogue Lords Available Today on the Xbox Store |
| Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman Expansion is Now Available for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Posted: 29 Apr 2022 09:30 AM PDT Unravel one of the biggest mysteries in Warframe by returning to the derelict ship where it all began.Few places in Warframe are as shrouded in mystery as the Zariman Ten Zero. The events that unfolded aboard this colony ship set in motion the entire story of the Tenno and their quest to save the Origin System. Now, with the release of the free Angels of the Zariman expansion on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, you can return to where it all started to unravel the secrets of what happened on the Zariman Ten Zero so many years ago. Secrets of the PastFollowing the climactic conclusion of last year's cinematic quest The New War, Angels of the Zariman picks up right where the story left off. A haunting and ethereal song is radiating across the Origin System's airwaves. Its source? The Zariman Ten Zero. You must return to this forsaken ship and confront your horrifying past in order to stop the song and the cosmic threat it heralds. In doing so, you will get a clearer picture of what actually happened to the Zariman Ten Zero: How did this colony ship end up trapped in The Void? What insidious force drove parents to turn against their children? And, perhaps most importantly of all, what nightmares now haunt its derelict halls, filling them with a divine chorus of song?  Once you complete the new quest, you can take on three challenging new game modes that will test your Warframe and Operator Abilities in new and exciting ways. In Void Flood, you must make the most of your Warframe's parkour abilities to collect Vitoplast scattered high and low throughout the Zariman, using it to seal Void Ruptures before the debilitating effects of Void Corruption overwhelm you. Seal too many Void Ruptures, however, and you'll draw the ire of a Thrax Centurion — a powerful and extremely agile new enemy capable of possessing other bodies to continue its assault. Void Cascade is a new endless mission where you must stabilize the rising levels of Void Contamination by purging special machines known as Exolizers. Stay sharp, though. Each Exolizer your purge spawns a Thrax Centurion that, if not killed quickly, will manifest even more dangerous Void Contamination. The more you cleanse Exolizers, the more chaos you unleash.  Finally, Void Armageddon tasks you with defending the Zariman's Reliquary Drive from endless waves of enemies. To survive, you'll need to repurpose old Zariman technology like Exodampers, which weaken nearby enemies but, if destroyed, will instead grant them powerful yet random buffs. As the onslaught intensifies, you can build additional Suppressor Turret defenses, like the Faradon turret that emits bursts of lightning that zap multiple foes. Enter the DormizoneSecrets of the past aren't the only thing you'll uncover as you prowl the Zariman. In our new social hub, the Chrystalith, you can meet other players and seamlessly start new missions together. Rank up a new Syndicate to unlock powerful Void-mutated Incarnon weapons that evolve and develop new powers as you use them. Or invest in items to decorate and upgrade your own Dormizone apartment — a fully customizable space for you to relax in between excursions into the Zariman's lower decks. By reaching max rank with the new Syndicate, you can even upgrade your apartment to a Vista Suite complete with its own Vistagraph. This machine lets you further customize your Dormizone by changing its view to overlook stunning, otherworldly landscapes.  There's so much in the Angels of the Zariman expansion that we can't wait for players to discover. Once you complete the new quest, you'll be free to roam the halls of the Zariman, collect powerful new Incarnon weapons, take on new bounty missions, earn new Syndicate rewards, and even craft a brand new Warframe, Gyre. But first, you'll need to play Warframe now to uncover the dark mystery at the heart of this fabled ship. Warframe's Angels of the Zariman expansion is available now for free on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.  WarframeDigital Extremes Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game. Confront warring factions throughout a sprawling interplanetary system as you follow the guidance of the mysterious Lotus and level up your Warframe, build an Arsenal of destructive firepower, and realize your true potential across massive open worlds in this thrilling, genre-defining third-person combat experience. Disney Dreamlight Valley Brings the Magic to PC, Xbox, and with Game Pass This Summer Yu Huang, The Jade Emperor, Available Now in a Celestial Smite Update Face off Against the Dark Knights in DC Universe Online |
| Jump into the First Ladder Season of Diablo II: Resurrected on Xbox Posted: 29 Apr 2022 09:00 AM PDT Summary
Put your battle skills to the test with the first competitive Ladder season within this acclaimed action RPG and experience a world of updates impacting a plethora of gameplay elements. With significant gameplay changes for the first time in a decade, your next trip to Sanctuary might include some new strategies to ready yourself against the Forces of the Burning Hells. From changes across each class, new Horadric Cube Recipes, reworking Mercenary levels and more, use this guide to make sure you return to Sanctuary with ease.  Ladder Season 1 Now LiveDive head-first into the action with this ranked competitive system through a series of available modes with a fresh Ladder-specific character(s). Gain experience as you compete across various modes, each with their own dedicated leaderboard. During the limited timeframe, you can also have access to Ladder-specific content such as new Rune Words and Horadric Cube Recipes. The leaderboard rankings will reset once the Ladder season ends and shift characters to non-ladder mode. This will give you the opportunity to store your hard-earned treasured loot and Ladder-specific items for future Ladder seasons.  Class ChangesFor the first time in over eleven years, each class will experience balance updates to significantly improve the gameplay experience. After listening to players’ thoughts, opinions, and survey answers, a plethora of changes have made their way into the game to improve the viability of each class while retaining the class fantasy of our favorite heroes. These balance adjustments were created with a focus on expanding more skill build variety and adding more viable possibilities with playing each class. The game is built around completing the Acts on each difficulty and so these updates should empower players to play their heroes in the ways they prefer and even improve the effectiveness of lesser-used skills. Uber Diablo ChangesBy selling Stone of Jordan rings, you will still be able to summon Uber Diablo in Diablo II: Resurrected the same way as v1.10. In making the experience better for the entire community, the regional database will now hold Uber Diablo progress for each game type. Uber Diablo will spawn for everyone in the same region instead of to those on the same server instance once enough Stone of Jordan rings are sold. The update also tracks Uber Diablo progress per game type, giving a total of 8 progressions being tracked (Classic, Classic Hardcore (HC), Classic Ladder, Classic HC Ladder, Expansion, Expansion HC, Expansion Ladder, Expansion HC Ladder). To allow more preparation amongst players, we added new messaging to help players expect when Uber Diablo may spawn and experience the true terror of Uber Diablo.  New Rune Words, Recipes, Mercenaries Updates, and MoreA smattering of new content awaits as you jump into the updates from Patch 2.4.Experience the new Rune Words that can be created and inserted into correlating socketed gear. New Horadric Cube Recipes have been implemented to complement Set items. Mercenaries now match your character's level upon hiring them, instead of having a randomized Level difference from your character’s Level. Plus, you'll find updates to Set Item Bonus Changes, New Level Area changes, Item Tooltip changes, and other changes to gameplay. Play Today on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|SExperience all that awaits in Sanctuary today! Visit the Xbox Store to add Diablo II: Resurrected to your collection (Xbox Live Gold is required to access multiplayer features) and experience this truly epic world first-hand. Learn more about Diablo II: Resurrected at our website here, or for real-time updates, follow our official Twitter @Diablo!  Diablo® II: Resurrected™Blizzard Entertainment Diablo® II: Resurrected™ is the definitive remastering of Diablo® II and its Lord of Destruction® expansion—two hallmark entries in Blizzard Entertainment's genre-defining action role-playing series. Veteran players, as well as those who missed out when the original game was first released on PC twenty years ago, can now experience Diablo® II's timeless gameplay with modern visuals and audio that take advantage of today's gaming hardware. Ascend the Forgotten Tower, blaze a trail through the jungles of Kurast, and storm the gates of Hell to defeat Diablo himself. Then, scale the peak of Mount Arreat to face Baal, the Lord of Destruction, in Worldstone Keep. Seven of Sanctuary's greatest champions await at the iconic campfire screen—the Amazon, Assassin, Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress. Each is highly customizable with countless build and gear options for players to explore. Diablo® II: Resurrected can be played as a solo experience, or grab some friends and enjoy up to 8-player online multiplayer co-op. Then blow off some steam and claim a few ears by engaging in thrilling PvP duels outside of town. Try the game free for a limited time! From March 15th to 21st, players can download the Free Trial for up to three hours of gameplay.  Diablo® Prime Evil CollectionBlizzard Entertainment $59.99 The Diablo® Prime Evil Collection includes: – Diablo® III: Eternal Collection game – Diablo® II: Resurrected™ game – Diablo® III: Hatred's Grasp Wings DLC – Diablo® III: Mephisto Pet DLC Diablo® II: Resurrected™ is the definitive remastering of Diablo® II and its Lord of Destruction® expansion—two hallmark entries in Blizzard Entertainment's genre-defining action role-playing series. Veteran players, as well as those who missed out when the original game was first released on PC twenty years ago, can now experience Diablo® II's timeless gameplay with modern visuals and audio that take advantage of today's gaming hardware. Ascend the Forgotten Tower, blaze a trail through the jungles of Kurast, and storm the gates of Hell to defeat Diablo himself. Then, scale the peak of Mount Arreat to face Baal, the Lord of Destruction, in Worldstone Keep. Seven of Sanctuary's greatest champions await at the iconic campfire screen—the Amazon, Assassin, Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress. Each is highly customizable with countless build and gear options for players to explore. Diablo® II: Resurrected can be played as a solo experience, or grab some friends and enjoy up to 8-player online multiplayer co-op. Then blow off some steam and claim a few ears by engaging in thrilling PvP duels outside of town. Find your way back to New Tristram in Diablo® III: Eternal Collection, 20 years following the events in Diablo II: Resurrected. Return to where it all began and investigate rumors of a fallen star: the first sign of evil's rebirth, and an omen that the End Times have begun. Harness the might of your heroic birthright as one of seven playable classes. Diablo® II: Resurrected™ supports English (US), Spanish (EU), Spanish (AL), Portuguese (BR), French (France), German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese. Diablo® III supports English (US), Spanish (EU), Spanish (AL), Portuguese (BR), French (France), German, Italian, Polish and Russian. It does not support Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. See https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/diablo2 for more details. Internet connection required. Online Multiplayer subscription may be required. Diablo II: Resurrected Free Trial March 15 to 21 Diablo II: Resurrected Now Available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Next Week on Xbox: September 20 to 24 |
| New Games with Gold for May 2022 Posted: 29 Apr 2022 08:00 AM PDT It's time to announce the May Games with Gold lineup! On the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, flip and bump your way thru Yoku's Island Express, and solve mind-bending puzzles in The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk. And for our classic lineup via Backward Compatibility, race across waves in Hydro Thunder Hurricane, and have loads of fun in Viva Piñata Party Animals. Xbox Live Gold members will have exclusive access to these games for a limited time as part of Games with Gold. So will Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who receive all the fantastic benefits of Gold plus access to over 100 high-quality games with Xbox Game Pass.
Yoku's Island Express All Yoku wants to do is soak up the rays delivering parcels in his new job in a tropical paradise. But first he must traverse the island helping others and try to waken an ancient deity trapped in a restless sleep. Explore the colorful open world of Mokumana, test your pinball skills, and earn wild new power-ups to help the friendly locals. The Inner World – The Last Monk Embark on an adventure thru Asposia to find the last wind monk and fulfill Robert's destiny as the heir to the flute nose throne. Switch seamlessly between playing as Robert, Laura, the rebel who flies off the handle, or Peck, the pigeon who doesn't fly at all. This charming adventure game is filled with brainteasers, humor, beautiful music, and lots of heart. Hydro Thunder Hurricane Speed through eleven mysterious race environments like Monster Island and the Bermuda Triangle, each one packed with massive jumps, drop-offs, secret shortcuts and destructible objects. Unleash aqua anarchy as you try out various modes and compete to be the first to cross the finish line. Viva Piñata Party Animals Get ready for lots of fun for everyone! Compete as Hudson Horstachio, Franklin Fizzlybear, and others across over 40 minigames mixed with race events. Combine your wins and bonuses to get the most candy and be crowned the victor Read more about our Games with Gold program here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire for all the latest news on Xbox. Like we said before, if you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you get all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, over 100 high-quality games you can play on console, PC, and across devices from the cloud, and access to EA Play at no extra cost. New games are added all the time, so you're never without something new to try when you're looking to find your next favorite game. If you're new, or if you're an existing Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for Console member, join or upgrade today for just $1. Related:New Games with Gold for April 2022 New Games with Gold for March 2022 New Games with Gold for February 2022 |
| Posted: 29 Apr 2022 07:00 AM PDT Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let's jump in! PictoQuest – May 3 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S | Smart Delivery  Challenge your deductive skills by helping two young heroes on their quest to bring the legendary paintings of Pictoria back. Look carefully at the numbers on the edges of the grid to stop the sneaky wizard Moonface. Evasion From Hell – May 3 – Xbox One X Enhanced  This uniquely stylized 3D first-person platformer has you journey from the lowest circle of Hell and slowly work your way up to escape and return to the world of the living. With nine areas, each representing one circle of hell, each area the player must find a certain number of soul crystals to open the portal to the next level and to advance one circle. Loot River – May 3 – Game Pass  Available on day one with Game Pass: Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in a dungeon crawling action roguelike that combines tense, real-time combat with spatial block-shifting – slide blocks of ancient ruins, fight bestial abominations, loot, explore, level-up, strategize, cast powerful spells, die and wake up anew. Available on cloud, console, and PC Slap the Rocks – May 4 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S | Smart Delivery  Get medieval on some stones in a puzzling quest of epic pixel art proportions! Block-sliding brain teasers get a fantasy adventure twist in Slap the Rocks, a retro puzzler where you play a medieval treasure hunter with a sword and a penchant for knocking stones around. Wildcat Gun Machine – May 4  Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.  A love letter to fans of shmups from the 80s/90s, X-Force Genesis is a space shooter created from amazing graphics and insane boss battles. Join this epic adventure and don’t let the enemies take over the Genesis planet  Take part in a roller coaster of emotions with Louise embarking on a road trip of a lifetime through the late 1960s USA, trying to show her son Mitch how to navigate the often-cruel modern world. Travel across the country and meet a plethora of characters that may help or may dissuade Louise from her goals – including the most controversial groups many thought long gone. Citizen Sleeper – May 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S | Smart Delivery | Game Pass  Available on day one with Game Pass: Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of Tabletop RPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future. . Available on cloud, console, and PC.  A multiplayer party game where players compete to make bad movies funny. Grab your friends and make fun of some of the worst cinematic abominations ever created. Trek to Yomi – May 5 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S | Smart Delivery | Game Pass  Available on day one with Game Pass: As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward. With stylish combat, mythic storytelling, a thrilling soundtrack, and a cinematic presentation, Trek to Yomi is looking like one of the year’s can’t-miss titles. Available on cloud, console, and PC. Elemental War 2 – May 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S | Smart Delivery | PC  Hordes of monsters suddenly pour out of the abysses of hell from a faulty summoned portal. Will you manage to build a defense line of defense towers against the forces of evil in time? Elemental War 2 is a mix of tower defense with innovative game mechanics providing numerous tower combinations at your disposal. Source of Madness – May 6 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S | Smart Delivery  A side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey. Related:Rogue Legacy 2 Tips and Tricks How Reality Shows That This War of Mine is More Than a Best-selling Game Play as the Devil in Rogue Lords Available Today on the Xbox Store |
| Introducing “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” Custom Xbox Console and Controllers Posted: 29 Apr 2022 06:00 AM PDT What kind of sorcery is this!? Xbox has teamed up with Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” in U.S. theaters May 6, to create a limited-edition custom Xbox Series S console and Xbox Wireless Controllers inspired by key characters from the film. The customized Xbox Series S console features Gargantos, the giant, green, one-eyed octopus from another dimension who is one of the film's most dangerous villains. In addition to the console, Xbox is revealing wireless controllers modeled after four of the upcoming film's main characters: Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and The Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), as well as Wong (Benedict Wong), and America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez). Each controller will feature distinctive and recognizable components and textures from the characters' costumes. Fans can enter for a chance to win the exclusive custom Xbox Series S and all four Xbox Wireless Controllers by retweeting the official Xbox sweepstakes tweet. Visit the official sweepstakes terms and conditions for more information. In addition, fans can enjoy the action with Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 2’s Battle Pass which includes Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange. With the Chapter 3 Season 2 Battle Pass, you can unlock Doctor Strange and the Conjure Weapon Emote, Spellwork Scimitar, and more! About Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness“ In Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," the MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, with Michael Stühlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. The film is directed by Sam Raimi, and Kevin Feige is the producer. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Eric Hauserman Carroll, Scott Derrickson, and Jamie Christopher serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Michael Waldron. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” releases in theaters on May 6, 2022. Related:Xbox and Trolli Unveil Limited-Edition Packaging to Celebrate Xbox 20th Anniversary Xbox Celebrates Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" War for Wakanda Expansion for Marvel's Avengers is Available Now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S |
| Free Play Days – Session: Skate Sim (Game Preview), Moving Out, and Embr Posted: 28 Apr 2022 01:00 PM PDT Get moving this weekend in Free Play Days. Session: Skate Sim (Game Preview), Moving Out and Embr are available this weekend for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday, April 28 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. How to Start PlayingFind 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 or Xbox Series X|S. Keep the Fun GoingPurchase the game and other editions and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event! Please note discounts and percentages may vary by title and region. Game Details
Session: Skate Sim (Game Preview) After you've gotten a handle on the control scheme, you'll be able to recreate tricks you wouldn't have thought possible. The latest update includes two new maps: the legendary NYC Bronx skate spot, Jerome Avenue Banks, and FDR Park. So how about showing us what you can do and giving Session a try now! Moving Out Embr Don't miss out on this exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news. Related:Free Play Days – Gonner 2, Monster Truck Championship, and The Elder Scrolls Online Free Play Days – The Elder Scrolls Online, Control, and Hunting Simulator 2 Free Play Days – Football Manager 2022 and Grow: Song of the Evertree |
| Play as the Devil in Rogue Lords Available Today on the Xbox Store Posted: 28 Apr 2022 12:00 PM PDT Rogue Lords, the roguelike in which you cheat using the game interface, is now available on Xbox One! First released on PC last year, we are very excited to now be releasing it on Xbox, the next major step in our adventure. We hope you will have a great time playing as the Devil and leading the forces of Evil to victory. Play as the Devil and Control Iconic Evil Geniuses Years after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the Demon Hunters, the Devil has returned to the lands of Men to re-establish his grip on mortals and to wreak his revenge. Still weakened, he surrounds himself with nine infamous evil geniuses such as Dracula, the Headless Horseman, the White Lady and Baron Samedi, and sets out in search of legendary artifacts that will enable him to regain his former power. As the Prince of Hell, in each run you control a team of three characters with unique skills, develop their synergies and lead them in merciless turn-based combats on any mortals who dare block your path. Unlike the Disciples, the Devil has no physical incarnation: we decided not to give him a specific form so that everyone is free to picture him as they will.  Use the Game Interface to Cheat Nothing will stop you, especially not any rules those foolish mortals follow! In exchange for some of your life force, you can manipulate your Disciples’ and opponents’ health gauges, steal your enemies’ positive statuses, open doorways on the map, force the scales to tip in your favour during interactive events, and more. All of this will enable you to overturn a situation at a crucial point during your run! When we created Rogue Lords, we wanted to make sure the gameplay for the Devil was not only really fun, but it was also specific to the character himself, and cheating was perfect for such a supreme manipulator. That’s also why losing a run doesn’t mean a thing to him: he refuses to accept defeat and alters reality by rebooting history until he’s satisfied.  Let Evil Reign Over the New World Your objective is to regain your power and crush two enemy factions: the Demon Hunters, who once drove you from the Earth, and the Sanctua Lumen, a new sect that has gained considerable influence during your absence and mercilessly tracks down all those who serve you. By completing the events that lie on your route, you can increase the region’s terror gauge, sign treaties with humans, collect souls that you can exchange for upgrades for your Disciples… and, above all, give mortals good reason to cower in terror before you once again. If you like roguelike games, this game and its challenges are for you. We hope you will have a diabolical time forcing the New World to buckle beneath the yoke of the Devil in Rogue Lords, now available on Xbox One!  Rogue Lords Day One EditionNacon $29.99 DAY ONE EDITION SPECIAL OFFER – To celebrate the game's release, get an exclusive custom skin for Dracula, Bloody Mary and the Headless Horseman for free! The DLC Moonlight Skins Pack is included free with any purchase between 28 April 2022 and 12 May 2022. The first roguelike in which you play as the devil, which means you can change some of the game's rules to your advantage! Run after run, manage your team of famous evil geniuses as they encounter unforeseen events and turn-based combat. Unlock new skills, create powerful synergies and use your powers to turn the situation in your favour at critical moments. Only by collecting ancient artefacts can you finally take your revenge on the Demon Hunters. A DARK TALE Weakened from defeat to the forces of good, you fled the world and sought refuge in hell to survive. Decades later, you have returned with your most faithful Disciples to exact revenge on those wretched Demon Hunters. But the world has changed in your absence. Your enemies have become all-powerful, and a new religion – the Sanctua Lumen – has become very influential. It mercilessly hunts down all those who serve you. To reinstate your hold over the world of humans, you must first regain the strength you previously wielded by taking possession of artefacts with legendary power. CONTROL FAMOUS EVIL GENIUSES – Create your team of 3 Disciples from Dracula, the Headless Horsemen, Bloody Mary, the White Lady, Lilith, Hecate, Baron Samedi, and Frankenstein and his Creature. – Each Disciple has their own unique story, abilities and gameplay: combine their skills to create devastating synergies, and deal with the mortals that dare stand in your way. – Collect souls and exchange them for new skills, upgrades and powerful relics that can strengthen your Disciples. THE DEVIL PLAYS BY HIS OWN RULES – Sacrifice some of your health to control the game interface: nothing will stop you – and certainly not the rules imposed on mortals. – Manipulate the health bars of your Disciples and enemies, optimise status effects to suit your fight tactics, open portals on the map, tip the odds in your favour during events… there are many occasions to use your diabolical powers throughout your run. TAKE BACK YOUR RIGHTFUL PLACE – Increase the terror gauge by winning fights and completing interactive events to earn valuable bonuses for your Disciples. – Complete each event to your liking to reduce the influence of the Sanctua Lumen, give mortals good reason to fear you, and decide the fate of traitors who have allied themselves with your enemies. – Take revenge on the Demon Hunters in epic turn-based fights. Rogue Legacy 2 Tips and Tricks How Reality Shows That This War of Mine is More Than a Best-selling Game Next Week on Xbox: May 2 to 6 |
| Set Sail for Sea of Thieves’ Next Community Day on May 14 Posted: 28 Apr 2022 10:00 AM PDT Summary
We're delighted to reveal that the next Sea of Thieves Community Day is mere weeks away, set to take place on May 14! Season Five's Community Day made waves when it arrived on the game's shores back in January, so for Season Six's event we're going bigger and offering players even more bang for their Community Day buck. With boosted rewards, a huge opportunity to raise Renown and soar to level 100 in Seasonal progression, login bonuses, in-game (and real-life) bargains, Twitch Drops for everyone, and a smorgasbord of wholesome festivities planned, there's never been a better time to be a pirate. This Season's Community Day will kick off with a generous gold and reputation boost from the very beginning, but it's the rate of Renown earned that'll be boosted by our community tweet-along this time around. That multiplier will be in our players' hands as we challenge them to work together and raise the Community Emissary Grade. Everyone using the hashtag #SeaofThievesCommunityDay on Twitter from 10am UTC on the day will help the whole community rack up Renown rewards, with the top Emissary Grade bestowing an astonishing three-and-a-half times the amount of Renown for the duration of the day! So, if you haven't yet hit level 100 this Season, or you have friends who haven't unlocked all of Season Six's rewards, May 14's the day to make sure you set sail.  It’s not just boosted Renown on offer to players – there'll be gifts aplenty for everyone logging in to Sea of Thieves to take part. Both the stunning, spring-coloured Season Six Community Day Flag and the gloriously silly Wing Flap Emote will be available for free to those who log in during this 24-hour window. So make sure you swing by the seas to collect your shiny new items, and remember to hoist those flags high before you set sail to let other crews know you're taking part in the celebrations. The shopkeepers of the Pirate Emporium are also getting involved in this event, with big savings to be made on the day. Players will be able to make their Ancient Coins go a lot further, with half-price pets and significantly snipped price tags on the Dark Warsmith Costume, ship set and weapons. A whole host of emotes will be discounted too, giving players all sorts of options to make their pirates just that little bit snazzier. Not to be outdone by the Pirate Emporium, our merchandise store sale is returning too. Those of you who love physical loot can use discount code COMMUNITYDAY on May 14 for 30% off selected Sea of Thieves items! Season Six Community Day will also boast its own commemorative T-shirt, only available to buy on the day itself – so you'll need to be speedy to bag this very special, super-limited item. Of course, the #SeaofThievesCommunityDay hashtag isn't just about raising everyone's Renown, it's about celebrating and sharing all things Sea of Thieves. We want to hear tales of your sails, celebrate the friendships formed on our shores, and get a peek at all your pirates' faces. We'll even be rewarding some of our presently unsung community heroes with the Hat of Unfeasibly Glorious Fame – so if you think either you or a crewmate deserves the limelight (and a particularly rare and fetching hat), rest assured we'll be scouring the #BeMorePirate hashtag for nominations from now until the end of Season Six Community Day.  We'll also be awarding prizes to pirates that we bump into on stream during a celebratory Sea of Thieves TV broadcast, going out live from Rare HQ – and those who tune into our Twitch stream (or anyone else's Sea of Thieves stream on the day, for that matter) for 20 minutes or longer can also bag the Gilded Phoenix Banjo via Twitch Drops. And on that note: it's important to say that while there's a lot up for grabs on Sea of Thieves Community Days, these events aren't just about the gold or the glory. We hold these Days to celebrate all the amazing pirates who choose to sail our seas, and we really hope that as many of you as possible will join us for what promises to be a brilliant day of seafaring and social media shenanigans. So stick the Season Six Community Day in your schedule and plot a course for the Sea of Thieves on May 14 – we look forward to seeing you then! Find Out More For more information on Sea of Thieves' regular updates, including full release notes, visit the Sea of Thieves website. Updates are available for free to all Sea of Thieves players who have bought the game on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC or via Steam, or players who have access to it with Xbox Game Pass. Simply download and install the latest Sea of Thieves update to get access. New to Sea of Thieves? Find out about recent updates on our What's New page and pick up some tips from our Pirate Academy, which provides invaluable information on topics ranging from sailing to swordplay as you prepare for your maiden voyage. Learn more about Sea of Thieves here, or join the ongoing adventure at www.seaofthieves.com where you can embark on an epic journey with one of gaming's most welcoming communities!   Sea of ThievesMicrosoft Studios $39.99 $31.99 Xbox One X Enhanced PC Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Xbox Live Gold membership required to play on Xbox One; sold separately. ========= About the game Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you're voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you're bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond? A vast open world Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands, sunken ships and mysterious artefacts. Take on quests to hunt for lost treasure, seek out cursed Skeleton Captains or gather valuable cargo for the Trading Companies. Go hunting and fishing or choose from hundreds of optional goals and side-quests. Unforgettable stories Play through the Tall Tales to experience Sea of Thieves' unique take on a story-driven campaign. With 11 tales to play through across two epic storylines, these immersive and cinematic quests provide around 30 hours of the ultimate pirate fantasy. Become Legend On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you'll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be? A game that's always growing With five major expansions and almost a year's worth of monthly updates, Sea of Thieves is a service-based game that is continually growing and evolving. Check back each month to see what new content has been added. More Adventures Await Sailors Both New and Legendary in Sea of Thieves Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Bugsnax, Unsouled, 7 Days to Die, and More Celebrate One Million Pirate Legends with Sea of Thieves Legends Week |
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