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Top 10 Moments from Gears of War 4: Live

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016

Gears of War 4 is set to introduce a thrilling new saga to gamers worldwide on October 11 (or October 7 for fans who purchased Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition), and last night’s Gears of War 4 Live broadcast gave fans a taste of what to expect. In case you missed it, the full 90-minute broadcast is available to watch online, with a highlight reel of the show’s biggest moments above and some of our favorite segments listed below. Bringing Gears of War to the Big Screen – One of the biggest announcements from Gears of War 4 Live came when The Coalition Studio Head Rod Fergusson announced a partnership with Universal Studios and Bluegrass Films to produce a Gears of War... Read more

Games

Create Cinematic Battlefield 1 Content on Xbox One

by David Sirland, Producer, DICE LA Posted on October 6, 2016October 6, 2016

In Battlefield, Spectator mode is a way for players to join a live match as an observer. Both Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline have a Spectator mode but for Battlefield 1 we wanted to improve upon Spectator mode by adding features aimed at our community who love to stream their Battlefield gameplay, those that create cinematic content and for others that are just casual viewers. Battlefield players on PC have had the ability to create cinematic experiences through external mods and software that could not be achieved on consoles. But for Battlefield 1, we have specifically added Cinematics Tools within Spectator mode that equip all players with the ability to make creative video... Read more

Consoles

Play Rise of the Tomb Raider, Get 100,000 In-game Credits

by Rich Briggs, Brand Director at Crystal Dynamics Posted on October 5, 2016October 5, 2016

It's been two decades since the original Tomb Raider, and to celebrate we have a ton of new content for Rise of the Tomb Raider. In the new story chapter "Blood Ties," Lara must explore her childhood home to find proof that she's the rightful heir to Croft Manor. Then in "Lara’s Nightmare," the Manor is overrun by zombies which offers replayable combat and community challenges. We've added co-op gameplay to the Endurance survival mode so you can raid tombs with a friend in a frozen Siberian landscape, and an Extreme survivor difficulty mode for those who want to test their skills in the single-player campaign. All this and more will be available on October 11, and Xbox One and Windows... Read more

Games

Announcing Voodoo Vince: Remastered, Coming Early 2017

by Clayton Kauzlaric, Founder and Creative Director at Beep Games, Inc. Posted on October 5, 2016October 6, 2016

Sixteen years ago, I left a reasonably secure job as a game designer to pursue a dream. That dream was to build a quirky character platformer about a little Voodoo doll named Vince. It wasn't a huge dream, compared to being an astronaut or inventing a way to jam stuff into a pizza crust, but this was mine. I hit the road and started pitching the idea. Game publishers seemed to love the idea, but I soon learned that publishers always love ideas. Getting them to sign on the dotted line was a different story. I pitched the concept for nearly a year before Vince found a home with the perceptive and tasteful folks at Microsoft Game Studios. They said no too. Twice. But I kept coming back.... Read more

Entertainment

Halo Wars 2 Composers Revealed, Listen to the First Two Tracks Here

by Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Posted on October 5, 2016October 6, 2016

The Halo series has become synonymous with large-scale battles, expansive lore, intense multiplayer battles and, of course, iconic music that’s been with us every step of the way. Halo Wars 2, the next exciting chapter of the Halo saga, will be arriving on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC on Feb. 21, 2017. As Creative Assembly and 343 Industries continue to refine the technical aspects of the game before release, we had a chance to talk with the team behind the music. Composers Gordy Haab and Finishing Move (comprised of Brian Lee White and Brian Trifon), as well as Halo Wars 2 Audio Director Paul Lipson, shared with us their creative approach, the importance of honoring Halo musical... Read more

Games

ReCore Free Trial Experience Launches Today

by Joseph Staten, Senior Creative Director for ReCore Posted on October 5, 2016October 6, 2016

Hello Far Eden Explorers! It’s been great to see so many people jumping into ReCore and having fun. Our sincerest thanks to everyone who’s been playing and sharing their enjoyment of ReCore on social media or with friends and family. We’re excited to let you know that, starting today, anyone who hasn’t yet had the opportunity to play ReCore can now experience their first 30 minutes of the game in a free trial version on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. Players will meet Joule, her Corebot companion Mack, and begin their adventure in the beautiful and mysterious world of Far Eden. If you decide to buy the full game afterwards, you can pick up right where you left off, as your... Read more

Events

Gears of War 4 Live Broadcast is Over, Watch Replay Here

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on October 5, 2016October 6, 2016

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Gears of War 4 on October 11 (or October 7 for fans who purchased Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition!), we’re inviting fans around the world to join the festivities by tuning into Gears of War 4 Live, a live broadcast that begins today, October 5, at 3 PM PT (10 PM UTC). The livestream will be broadcast on Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox.com, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook and Beam. Hosted by Paul Scheer (The League, Children’s Hospital), Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News), Larry Hryb (Xbox Live’s Major Nelson), Scott Robison (Mr. Sark), and Justine Ezarik (iJustine)the broadcast will feature interviews with the game’s creators, including The Coalition Studio... Read more

Windows 10

Age of Empires: Castle Siege Celebrates Two Years with a New Age!

by Erin Lyons, Studio Manager, Microsoft Casual Games Posted on October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Siegers rejoice! After celebrating two years on Windows 10, popular strategy game Age of Empires: Castle Siege is expanding with a brand new level, Age 10, available today. Age 10 will bring a new golden look to players’ empires, displaying in no uncertain terms which players have reached this amazing achievement. Age 10 empires will not only look amazing, but will also contain stronger troops, deadlier traps and unlock various castle upgrades to help protect your fortress. Age 10 arrives with Patch 1.21, which streamlines combat, fixes bugs and delivers new game features including: Reimagined League System – All players who play in individual leagues will now get a... Read more

Games

Burn New Rubber with the Forza Horizon 3 Smoking Tire Car Pack

by Brian Ekberg, Community Manager at Turn 10 Studios Posted on October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

From the shores of Surfers Paradise to the wide-open spaces of The Outback, the roads of Australia are now open for adventure in Forza Horizon 3. We’re proud to bring you our first monthly DLC pack for the game – The Smoking Tire Car Pack – featuring seven new-to-Forza vehicles that are bound to inspire new adventures Down Under. First up is the amazing Vulcan hypercar from Aston Martin; a car whose outer beauty is unmistakable, but can best be appreciated behind the wheel. In the wings are supercars from around the world, including the ultimate expression of Pagani’s famed Huayra hypercar and BMW’s latest M-class masterpiece. Then we have the Ford Crown Victoria Police... Read more

Xbox One

Arena on Xbox Live and More Start Rolling Out to Preview Today

by Scott Henson, Xbox Partner Group Program Manager Posted on October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

Last month, we released Clubs and Looking for Group on Xbox Live to Preview members on Xbox One and the Xbox app (beta) to give you more choice in how you play and who you play with. Today, we’re starting to roll out even more features to Preview, including Arena on Xbox Live and special updates to Achievement Rarity and Looking for Group! Big thanks to Xbox fans for sharing your thoughts – your feedback continually inspires us to make Xbox the best place for gamers. Now, here’s a bit more on the new features rolling out to Preview members on Xbox One and the Xbox app (beta): Arena on Xbox Live: Beginning today, Arena launches to Preview on Xbox One with the pilot title and... Read more

Games

Banners, Beets and Bears Await in Minecraft: Console Edition Update

Entertainment

HBO’s Highly-Anticipated New Series is Here: Watch Westworld on HBO NOW Today

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on October 2, 2016October 3, 2016

Take one-part science fiction, one-part thriller, and two-parts action western and you have HBO’s brand new series Westworld, available in the HBO NOW app on your Xbox beginning tonight at 9:00 PM. From the studio that brings you Game of Thrones, Ballers, and classic American television like The Sopranos, comes a new series that explores the dawn of artificial intelligence and the evolution of sin. Westworld is a series about the theme park of the future, not complete with your ordinary roller coasters and Ferris wheels. At Westworld, park guests are transported back in time to the Old West, where they interact with eerily human-like AI, destined to be at the mercy of the park’s... Read more

Events

Xbox Ambassadors Program Sweetens the Deal with New Features and Rewards for Season Four

by Savannah Harrison, Xbox Ambassadors Team Posted on September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

The Xbox Ambassadors Program kept its community busy from July to September and is hoping to see even more Xbox users take on the title of “Ambassador” during Season Four, which launches Oct. 1. With over 5,000 Ambassadors having actively participated in the Program since July 1, the Xbox Ambassadors Team is gearing up for a few new additions to keep things exciting this Season. Over the next several months, they’ll be introducing new spaces for connecting and engaging with Xbox users, a more interactive website experience and, as those familiar with the Program might have guessed, even better Rewards! With everything that’s on the horizon, it’s truly a great time to sign up... Read more

Consoles

Axiom Verge Now Available for Xbox One

by Tom Happ, Creator of Axiom Verge Posted on September 30, 2016October 4, 2016

Hi. My name is Tom Happ, and I made a game called Axiom Verge. It all started about seven years ago as a hobby. I would get home from work (where I was a programmer at Petroglyph on an RTS game) and there was nothing on TV I was interested in watching. Actually, not so much as that there was nothing on TV; I didn't have cable. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to recreate the best parts of my favorite games from my childhood and see if I could combine them into the ultimate game. Could the grapple hook from Bionic Commando work in a Blaster Master environment? How about the Yo-Yo from Rygar in a Shatterhand world? All with the exploration of Metroid? And, oh yeah, I used to love... Read more

Consoles

Never Fight Alone with New Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundles

by Matt Lapsen, General Manager, Xbox Devices Marketing Posted on September 30, 2016October 4, 2016

Back in July, we announced the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition (2TB) Bundle, and today, we are excited to add two more console bundles to experience a new chapter in one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. The Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Bundle will arrive in stores worldwide starting Oct. 11, and customers in the US and Australia will also have the option to get an Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Special Edition Bundle starting Nov. 1. Both bundles are available for pre-order starting today and read on for more bundle specifics. Xbox One S is the only console available today with built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and 4K video streaming plus High Dynamic Range for video... Read more

Events

Microsoft Stores Now Offering Minecraft VR Demos on Oculus Rift

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on September 29, 2016September 30, 2016

Calling all Minecraft players! Explore the world of Minecraft through virtual reality in a fully immersive demo experience exclusively at select Microsoft Stores. Team Minecraft at Mojang and Microsoft have been working with their partners at Oculus to develop Minecraft for VR, and now they’re ready to have everyone experience Minecraft in a whole new way through virtual reality on Oculus Rift, powered by Windows 10. Fans of the game can now demo for free with no appointment needed at their local Microsoft Store where they can discover the phenomenal world building game all over again. The demo also features PC Gaming chairs by NEEDforSEAT, styled like those found in race cars and... Read more

Games

Building Single Player for Titanfall 2

by Steve Fukuda, Game Director, Titanfall 2 Posted on September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

We knew from the beginning of development on Titanfall 2 that we wanted to do a single player campaign. Our team has a rich history of creating great single player campaigns and as we reflected on what we wanted to do with it, there was a desire to bring back feelings we had playing games in the past that had a strong sense of mystery, discovery, and wonder. We knew that doing a typical shooter with the gameplay mechanics we built in Titanfall just wouldn’t work. In fact, we tried a prototype of that and it wasn’t fun at all. We wanted to do something new. We started by letting our designers go off and explore new ideas and create ‘action blocks’. These were focused prototypes... Read more

Games

Microsoft and ASUS Partner for Forza Horizon 3 Bundle

by Chris Bishop, Forza Marketing Manager at Xbox Posted on September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

This week we launched Forza Horizon 3 and today we are sharing that we have partnered with ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) to offer Forza Horizon 3 on its next generation of gaming notebooks and desktops. The Windows 10 PC version of the game features support for 4K and 21:9 Ultrawide resolutions, and a multitude of options that enable PC gamers to customize the experience to their liking. Among the ASUS ROG systems that come with the game are: G752VS, G752VM, GL502VS, GL502VM, G701VI, GL702VM, GT51CA, G11CD, G20CB and more. Check your local and online retailers for participation. Forza Horizon 3 brings the Horizon Festival to Australia – the most beautiful and diverse setting yet... Read more

Events

Xbox at TwitchCon 2016 – Live Stream and Schedule Details

by Joshua Chen, Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Posted on September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

This weekend at TwitchCon, Xbox is partnering with EA to broadcast hours of action packed Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 multiplayer gameplay right from the expo floor, and we’ll be joined on stream by some of your favorite Twitch and YouTube personalities. Watch as they squad up against TwitchCon attendees, and keep glued to the screen as you never know when we’ll be giving away Xbox Live Gold, EA Access membership, and Design Lab controller codes live on air. In addition, make sure to tune in on Saturday at 1pm PDT to get an exclusive look at Battlefield 1’s Single Player gameplay. Eric Holmes, Design Director at DICE, will be on stream to expand on the exciting new content found... Read more

Games

Gears of War 4 Prologue Debuts with Twenty Minutes of New Gameplay Footage

by Liam Ashley, Community Manager, The Coalition Posted on September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

Gears of War has a history of iconic campaign openings, from the prison break in the first Gears of War to Marcus’ nightmare flashback in Gears of War 3, and Gears of War 4 is no different. Today, we’re excited to share the first gameplay of the epic opening to Gears 4’s campaign known as Prologue. Dropping players straight into the action at the opening of the game, Prologue immerses you in a series of pivotal moments from the Gears of War universe never before seen in a Gears videogame – including Emergence Day and a key battle from the Pendulum Wars. After a brief introduction by The Coalition’s Studio Head Rod Fergusson and Lead Campaign Designer Matt Searcy, our uncut... Read more

Events

Gears of War 4: Live Broadcast on October 5 Kicks off all-new Gears Saga

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Posted on September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

On Oct. 11, a new saga for one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises will kick off with the worldwide launch of Gears of War 4. To commemorate this special event, we’re inviting fans around the world to join the festivities by tuning into Gears of War 4: Live, a live broadcast that begins at 3 PM PT (10 PM UTC) on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Ninety digital copies of the Gears of War 4: Ultimate Edition will be given away during the 90-minute broadcast, allowing winners to play four days before the game's worldwide launch on October 11. Hosted by Paul Scheer (The League, Children’s Hospital), Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News), Larry Hryb (Xbox Live’s Major Nelson), Scott Robison (Mr.... Read more

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