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My name is Jakub Cisło and I’m the developer behind Project Warlock – a fast-paced, retro shooter inspired by cult-classics such as the original Doom, Hexen, Heretic, or Blood. I’m super excited to let you know that my game is releasing on Xbox One on 12th of June and today I wanted to share a few interesting bits of trivia from behind the scenes and the story of bringing my passion project to life.

I started the project when I was still in high school

I started working on Project Warlock (back then called Exitium 3D) when I was just 17. If you’re thinking I must have been pretty inexperienced then, you’re absolutely right. I had a good idea of the direction I wanted to take the game in, but I lacked the knowledge and skills to make it all happen straight away. And so, on my way to becoming a full-fledged game developer there were tons of hiccups, learning on my own mistakes, and uncountable hours of on-line tutorials. All of this in the midst of high-school chaos, exams, and college applications. It’s safe to say that it was a pretty wild time to work on a game.

My dad played a role in inspiring me to make the game

Project Warlock probably wouldn’t have existed if not for my dad. He himself a gamer, grew up watching the fascinating evolution of video games, he instilled that passion in me very early on. When I was a kid, he introduced me to all sorts of games, but one type grasped my attention the most – shooters. Classical, retro, pixelated, 2.5D shooters, to be precise. I watched intently over his shoulder as he played Doom, Hexen, Blood, or Heretic and I instantly fell in love with the fast-paced action, dungeons, monsters and guns. When I later played the games myself I knew that I wanted to recreate those feelings in a new, distilled form for other players worldwide.

Project Warlock was partly crowdfunded

That’s right. When the game was still in its early stages, I realized that I cannot move much further without securing sufficient funding to buy the necessary tools to create Project Warlock. That’s when I’ve decided to turn to the internet communities, who are as passionate as I am about indie games and their development. I set out with an ambitious goal of gathering the astounding sum of 90 euros. Crazy, I know. But what’s even crazier is my campaign surpassed my wildest dreams and I managed to get 205 euros. Now I was unstoppable.

At first, levels were drawn on a torn-out piece of paper

Humble beginnings are the best beginnings! It was around the time I managed to bring a few very talented guys on to the project with me. We knew that designing over 60 unique levels is going to be very tricky. We had to recreate the maze-like levels from the classic shooters, filled with secret areas, hidden buttons and ammo stashes. Me and Iain Lockhart have put a lot of effort into mapping out intertwining levels in a way that would be true to our inspirations, while at the same time intuitive and flowing for modern players. It took quite a while and lots of paper, but the environments of Project Warlock were laid out. All that was left was to translate them into the digital world. I still have some of the crumbled-up, chaotically scribbled, original drawings.

There are 38 guns in Project Warlock

At the core of every good shooter game are its guns, the tools of trade of every badass protagonist since time immemorial. It took a lot of thought and time, but it was worth it. Project Warlock features 12 base guns, each with 2 distinct upgrade options changing and tweaking the playstyle to your liking. On top of that, there are 2 unique weapons for even more options to deal massive damage. If that wasn’t enough, the game also features 8 spells, to raise even more hell.

You can upgrade and customize your character

I felt that even though the classic shooters were perfect as they were, they could use a tweak or two. To bring the genre into a more modern setting, I’ve decided to allow the players to adjust their character to fit their playstyle, by adding a leveling system, which allows them to allocate experience points into different stats and unlock perks that make the character grow as you play.

Hopefully, these pieces of trivia helped ignite the flame of passion in your heart, whether it be looking to make your own game or simply enjoying some good, old-fashioned retro shooter action. Thanks for reading and be sure to check out the game when it launches on Xbox One on June 12!

Project Warlock

Crunching Koalas

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

One man and his guns. Become a mysterious Warlock who embarks onto a dangerous mission to eradicate all evil. Put your finger on the trigger and travel through time and space to wreak havoc like in the golden days of fast paced, adrenaline-pumping first person shooters, hooking you for hours of super fun carnage. Let’s rock and roll! Explore 60 vast levels in five settings, from frozen Antarctic base to the sands of Egypt to the medieval castles’ courts and graveyards. Find keys to unlock passages, reveal secret caches with ammo and gold, use lifts and hidden buttons to access new areas. Finally descend to hell to face the ultimate challenge and emerge victorious. Combat tons of enemies from flying demons to five-storeys robots, splashing walls and floors with their blood and chunks. Dodge bullets and projectiles, figure out strategies and weapons that work best against each of the nasty villains. Learn their moves and stay one step ahead to survive through the levels. Face megabosses in vast final arenas to complete each world. Expand your arsenal with new weapons found along your way. From powerful blades to massive guns, collect and develop your favourite gear and master the craft of carnage. Reach into vast arsenal of 38 types of weapons and learn their secret tricks to deliver maximum damage, fast! Grab ammo and spit out series of bullets, walls of flames, and bursts of magic shots to bring down enemies foolish enough to stand in your way. Develop your hero the way you like, by assigning upgrade points and perks to the favourite skills between each level. Develop and upgrade spells and weapons to create your unique character through the game, and use their powers to master the game in higher difficulty modes.

Our newest We Were Here game is coming to Xbox One on June 5! To everyone who isn’t familiar with our games, last year we released both We Were Here and We Were Here Too. They’re cooperative first-person puzzle adventures where your primary tools are two walkie-talkies. You and your partner will be challenged to work together on the same wavelength in order to escape the sinister Castle Rock. We Were Here Together brings more co-op puzzle solving, and there’s more! If you haven’t had a chance to play our earlier games, don’t worry – We Were Here Together is a complete experience in itself. Think of it like a TV series where the episodes are individual stories, but also tie together in the longer term.

The first two games saw players split up inside Castle Rock – a mysterious medieval castle in the wastes of Antarctica. You might occasionally see the other player from a balcony or on the other side of bars, but often your only direct interaction would be speaking via walkie-talkie. For We Were Here Together we figured that it was time to change things up, and so you start out playing alongside your partner in the same areas. This means you can explore side by side if you like. We’ll give you a hint though… you’ll definitely need to split up in order to solve the puzzles! Still, it’s a more cozy introduction than you got in previous We Were Here games – and you know something else which is more cozy? The base camp where you start your adventure!

The expedition base camp is a huge contrast to the sinister castle beginning of the earlier We Were Here games. In We Were Here Together we really wanted to expand the world, and let players explore beyond the halls of Castle Rock. It’s this warm, well lit space which opens out to a pretty Antarctic scene with a seafront view. We hope to give players the sense of going on a journey as the atmosphere changes the closer they get to Castle Rock – there’s still beauty in the icy, snowy outdoor scenes, but things get darker and more threatening as the explorers progress. For the people who will be making their third visit to Castle Rock, don’t be complacent – expect the unexpected…

We introduced new areas into Castle Rock itself as well. For instance, the new monastery greenhouses have a very different aesthetic to the castle areas players have visited in previous games. The plants and large windows make the spaces feel more alive and less constricting, but this probably doesn’t prevent some underlying sense of dread. Castle Rock is not a welcoming place, after all… and the other people you might meet inside don’t want to be there any more than you do. You’ll discover their reasons via another new We Were Here Together feature: cutscenes!

We introduced cutscenes into the game to give us another way of sharing even more story with players. The addition of cutscenes doesn’t mean that We Were Here Together is abandoning the environmental storytelling and atmosphere of earlier games! While the cutscenes help establish motivations for characters and focus the plot, perceptive players will learn a lot about the world of We Were Here as they look around.

We can’t wait to see what you think of We Were Here Together! As a thank you in advance for all the support we have been given with our earlier games, we have made sure to set up a pre-order including a 10% discount!

We Were Here Together

Total Mayhem Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$12.99 $11.69

Embark on a puzzle solving adventure in which you and a partner must prove you can communicate and work together to escape the haunted Castle Rock. It all begins with an emergency flare lighting up the sky and a distress call waking you from uneasy dreams. Your fellow Antarctic explorers are in trouble, and the two of you left at base camp must work together to launch a rescue mission. If only you knew what you were getting into… From the research base camp you’ll need to figure out a way to get to the source of the distress flare. Once you’re through the frozen Antarctic wastes, you’ll find yourselves separated inside a medieval castle, facing puzzles, secrets, and dangers! You and your partner start out with nothing but your wits and a walkie-talkie each. Observation, smart communication and teamwork will be the only way to escape from the sinister Castle Rock. Your voice will have to lead the way. You and your expedition partner must traverse the Antarctic wasteland and infiltrate a sinister medieval castle. All you start with is a pair of walkie-talkies – will you be able to work together on the same wavelength? Two minds will have to think alike. Immerse yourself in an intriguing cooperative experience as you and your partner puzzle your way through a series of thrilling situations. Discover brand new environments and mysteries, together. We were not alone… Darkness has engulfed the once magnificent Castle Rock and its surroundings. Can you discover the truth behind the grim fate of the fallen citadel and make it out alive… or will the original inhabitants catch you on your way out? PLAY MORE WE WERE HERE GAMES! If you enjoy We Were Here Together, don’t forget to check out the earlier entries: We Were Here and We Were Here Too.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2005\19041.2493.200512-1756
• Available: 6 p.m. PT – May 26, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – May 27, 2020

Fixes for Omega

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2005 build:

System

• Various platform and stability fixes.

Known Issues for Omega

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.
• Some users have reported that Dolby Atmos for Headphones audio setting changes when the console is rebooted/updated.
  • Note: If you attempt to set the audio to Dolby Atmos for Headphones and see a message advising you to launch the Dolby Access App, please file feedback before launching the app.

Guide

• We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.
• Some users may notice that the Guide has changed appearance and functionality, this is expected behavior as there are certain experiences being flighted among a random subset of users in Preview.

Messages

• Users are reporting that Message notifications that have been marked as read are re-appearing as new. We are aware and investigating the behavior.

My Games & Apps

• Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
  • Note: We are still investigating the issue, please report the issue again from the console if you have done so with a prior update and are still seeing this behavior.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution. Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links: For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

Hello, Ranger – we are excited to venture into the Wasteland with you once again as we approach Wasteland 3’s upcoming launch on August 28. To get players ready for the cold of Colorado in the upcoming post-apocalyptic squad-based RPG sequel, inXile entertainment kicked off a three-part developer diary series speaking to the story, characters, combat, and the choices and consequences you’ll face in Wasteland 3.   

First, the team discusses how player choice matters and shows you it’s never too early to start thinking about how to build your party and characters for combat. Lead Designer David Rogers shared some tips and tricks on how to build your characters, and the critical elements of character creation in the first developer diary video. Check out the first dev diary below or head on over to the Xbox YouTube channel.

The second of the three-part developer diary video series showcases the world, story, and major characters you’ll come across. The Desert Rangers ended Wasteland 2 in dire straits, setting up the story and motivation for their trek to Colorado to meet its self-proclaimed Patriarch—Saul Buchanan. Helping him with his dilemma will send you across the nation-state, encountering friend and foe, and allowing players to create and direct the world and story as they see fit. Check out the second dev diary below or head on over to the Xbox YouTube channel.

Wasteland 3 launches August 28 with Xbox Game Pass, and on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and PlayStation 4. For the latest on Wasteland 3, please stay tuned to Xbox Wire and follow @Wasteland on Twitter for updates.

Wasteland 3 Pre-Order (Xbox One)

Deep Silver

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Pre-order bonus items Ranger General’s Hat and Glasses, Polished Ranger Badge, and Snow Camo Weapons provide bonuses to give you a head start on your adventures. In Wasteland 3 the fate of Arizona depends on the fate of Colorado. You’re a Desert Ranger, fighting a losing battle to keep your beloved Arizona alive, when the self-proclaimed Patriarch of Colorado radios, promising aid if you’ll do a job he can only entrust to an outsider—rescue his land from the ambitions of his three bloodthirsty children. Wasteland 3 is a post-apocalyptic RPG from inXile entertainment, featuring challenging tactical combat, hours of exploration, and a deep, reactive story full of twists, turns, and brutal ethical decisions. Play in single-player or co-op as you customize your squad with perks and abilities geared to your playstyle, and customize your vehicle—the Kodiak—turning it into a hardened war beast. Saving Colorado isn’t going to be easy, but Arizona is counting on you, so… don’t screw it up.

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

Announcing 2020 Special Olympics Xbox Virtual Gaming Event
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Join the Grounded Flight Starting June 9
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Minecraft: Connecting More Players Than Ever Before
In these extraordinary times, we’re reminded more than ever before of the important role games like Minecraft can play in providing an escape from the day-to-day and fostering social connections… Read more

Prepare for What’s Next with Fallout 76’s 2020 Roadmap
With Fallout 76: Wastelanders on Xbox One, players embark on a vital journey to reclaim Appalachia as two rising factions compete for control of West Virginia. Like any good journey, we come bearing a roadmap… Read more

Call of Duty Endowment Fearless Pack is Available Now on Xbox One
In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, the Call of Duty Endowment is releasing a limited pack for your Operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone. Prepare to drop into your next… Read more

Street Power Soccer is Bringing Over-the-Top Style and Arcade Action to Xbox One This Year
Street Power Soccer is a unique spin on the world’s most popular sport that emphasizes style, rhythm, precision, and extreme superpowers. Whether you are a lifelong soccer (or football) fan or never touched a ball in your life… Read more

Celebrating 30 Years of Microsoft Solitaire with Those Oh-So-Familiar Bouncing Cards
Today, on National Solitaire Day, we are celebrating the 30^th anniversary of the beloved Microsoft Solitaire and saying ‘Thank You!’ to all the players over the past 30 years! With a worldwide appeal… Read more

Legendary Tier Added to World of Warships: Legends on Xbox One
Get ready for a packed update to World of Warships: Legends! Legendary Tier ships are here, with a new feature to unlock them, Russian Battleships are fully released including the Tier VII Vladivostok… Read more

6 Creatures You’ll Meet, Then Eat, in Maneater
Maneater is launching today on Xbox One! We here at Tripwire are extremely excited for players to jump into our fully realized open world ShaRkPG for the very first time. The world of Maneater contains… Read more

Smite Final Boss Update Features New Battle Pass
The latest Smite update brings new, challenging foes to the battleground of the gods – in the form of a Battle Pass. Available now on Xbox One, each skin is themed to represent a final boss from… Read more

Super Saver Sale: Great Deals on Your Favorite Games
If you like a good discount, you probably check the Microsoft Store Deals Page on your Xbox quite often. Now, if you love a good discount, you`ll want to check that page right now! The Super Saver Sale is here… Read more

Super Striker League Charges into Roblox on Xbox One
Bombs. Asteroids. Mummies. These aren’t things you’d normally expect to find on a soccer pitch, but in Cinder Studio’s smash-hit Roblox game Super Striker League, nothing’s out of the question… Read more

ID@Xbox Game Fest Highlights Unique Creators, Stories and Characters
From now until May 25, ID@Xbox is running our fifth annual Game Fest, bringing a spotlight on new creators, new stories, new characters and new ways to play. There’s so much to discover in these gems… Read more

Designing Franchise Mode for Super Mega Baseball 3
Super Mega Baseball 3 has arrived and here at Metalhead Software we could not be more excited! We have packed a lot of new features and major improvements into the latest version of Super Mega Baseball… Read more

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Alan Wake, Cities: Skylines, and Minecraft Dungeons
Lately, I’ve been spending more time chatting with friends about games I remember playing as a kid, or which ones that are coming soon I’m really excited about. On that note, I’m happy to say Xbox Game Pass… Read more

The Persistence Debuts Today on Xbox One
We’re excited to bring our survival horror, The Persistence to Xbox One fans and we wanted to give you guys the lowdown on the game and some hints and tips in advance of those who want… Read more

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC: Minecraft Dungeons, Alan Wake, Cities: Skylines, and Plebby Quest
The hits keep on coming. No, really! We’ve got games that have stood the test of time, and new games we know you’re excited to play (I’ve seen your hype on Twitter)! There are always more games coming… Read more

Overwatch Anniversary: Earn Epic Rewards and Celebrate During the Limited-Time Event
It’s time to celebrate! We’re commemorating Overwatch’s fourth anniversary with a party of epic proportions. Join us to unlock new cosmetics, earn weekly rewards, and play your favorite seasonal brawls… Read more

Sea of Thieves Coming to Steam on June 3
We’re delighted to announce that our ever-evolving pirate adventure Sea of Thieves will be launching on Steam on June 3, 2020. For over two years the members of our community have been sailing… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: May 26 to 29
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your… Read more

In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, the Call of Duty Endowment is releasing a limited pack for your Operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone.

Call of Duty Endowment Fearless Pack for Modern Warfare including Warzone

Prepare to drop into your next Warzone, Special Ops, or Multiplayer match with a new Operator skin, assault rifle blueprint, universal camo, and more personalization options to show how Fearless you are in game.

100% of Activision net proceeds from the Fearless Pack will go to the Endowment and help with their mission of placing unemployed and underemployed veterans into high-quality jobs.

Full Details on the Fearless Pack

This pack was created in partnership with and inspired by the combat service of Medal of Honor recipient CPT Florent “Flo” Groberg. Born in France, Flo and his family moved to America when he was a teenager and he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2001. The Fearless Pack includes a total of 10 in-game digital items:

• Venerated Mil-Sim Operator Skin – Inspired by the brave men and woman who serve the United States, this Mil-Sim skin is ready for the combat zone.
• For the Cause Assault Rifle Blueprint – This blueprint kits the weapon to make it an absolute force in close to medium range engagements. The five attachments included are the Scout Combat Optic, which provides a precision sight picture, the Corvus Custom Marksman Barrel, which increases damage range and recoil control, and a trio of attachments that boost aim down sight speed: the FORGE TAC SQS Stock, the Tac Laser, and the Stippled Grip Tape. The rifle is engraved with the date of the event of CPT Flo Groberg’s Medal of Honor actions to honor his fallen comrades.
• Steadfast Watch– Check the time with an in-game watch. The watch sports the Endowment’s logo on the nylon strap.
• Stand Out Weapon Camo – Equip the special weapon camo to make any weapon stand out – literally – in your armory.
• Orange Boonie Weapon Charm– Add an additional flair to your gunplay with the unique weapon charm, which should remind you to always check those corners.
• Calling Cards (2) – Demonstrate your veteran support with either of these animated calling cards. Equip calling cards in Identity within the Barracks menu.
• Emblems (2) – Personalize your identity with two Call of Duty Endowment emblems, both of which are animated.
• Spray – Want to spray your support in-game? Rep the Endowment and leave your mark wherever your Multiplayer battle takes you with a spray that features the Call of Duty Endowment logo. 

Support veterans today and don’t miss out on the Fearless Pack, available to purchase for a limited time only in-game and in the Microsoft Store.

Call of Duty® Modern Warfare® – C.O.D.E. Fearless Pack

Activision Publishing Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 8

★★★★★

Support our military veterans by purchasing the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Fearless Pack for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® and Call of Duty®: Warzone, created in partnership with and inspired by the combat service of Medal of Honor recipient CPT Florent ‘Flo’ Groberg. The Endowment provides grants to not-for-profits in the US* and registered UK charities which place veterans in the US and UK into high quality civilian jobs. By purchasing this pack, you will directly contribute to the Endowment’s mission. The full purchase price for this special item, less VAT, will be donated to the Call of Duty Endowment (EIN: 37-1589072)*. This is a limited time offer and this special item will be withdrawn from sale once $3 million has been raised globally for the cause. Pack includes: – 1 Operator – 1 Assault Rifle Blueprint – 1 Camo – 1 Watch – 1 Charm – 1 Spray – 2 Calling Cards – 2 Emblems *For more information please see https://www.callofdutyendowment.org/partners. This pack is not cross-platform supported and may be accessible on Xbox One only. © 2019-2020 Call of Duty Endowment. © 2019-2020 Activision Publishing, Inc. CALL OF DUTY is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are property of their respective owners.

Street Power Soccer is a unique spin on the world’s most popular sport that emphasizes style, rhythm, precision, and extreme superpowers. Whether you are a lifelong soccer (or football) fan or never touched a ball in your life, Street Power Soccer aims to reinvent the way the game is played. With no regulation size field, 1-on-1 and small team face-offs, and no match officials, this is soccer in its rawest form.

Free from the shackles of the rules of traditional soccer, street soccer celebrates stylish moves and flair while scoring goals against the opposing player or team. Using tricks isn’t just for bragging rights, as they will become your tools to juke opponents and edge out your victory against some of the best players around. When the time is right, players can unleash a variety of devastating superpower moves such as a teleport, reversal, aerial shot, and more that will be the ace up your sleeve to turn the tides of any match and blow away the competition.

To capture the essence of the sport, you will be able to fully customize your character and the way you play through hundreds of available options across a variety of different modes in single-player, local, or online multiplayer for up to four players. Show off your moves in a dance-like freestyle mode, go head-to-head in a 3v3 style power match, face-off in Panna cage battles, elimination modes, trick shot challenges, and more.

The single-player experience will take you through an expansive campaign, where you will follow your aspiring amateur player seeking to etch their name in history under the coaching of street soccer legend Sean Garnier. The road to becoming the street king will not be easy, as the rivals that lie ahead include a lineup of freestyle soccer greats like Liv Cooke, Melody Donchet, Soufiane Bencok, Daniel Got Hits, Raquel Benetti, and Andrew Henderson as you ball to a hyped-up soundtrack featuring works by The Black Eyed Peas, DJ Snake, Snap, and many more.

Street Power Soccer faithfully recreates the growing world and culture surrounding street soccer, while putting a unique arcade spin on the formula that makes it accessible to those new to the sport and creates a high skill ceiling that will continue to challenge players. With its diverse set of online, local, and single-player content, Street Power Soccer will be an experience you won’t want to miss when it comes to Xbox One later this year.

Bombs. Asteroids. Mummies. These aren’t things you’d normally expect to find on a soccer pitch, but in Cinder Studio’s smash-hit Roblox game Super Striker League, nothing’s out of the question.

Super Striker League takes everything you know and love about the sport of soccer and marries it with an eclectic variety of zany arenas and fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay. Struggling to take back the ball from the opposing team? No problem. Send them flying with a giant boulder — or even better, three boulders! Nothing beats the feeling of knocking out the entire team right when they’re about to score a game-winning goal. When super abilities and randomized power-ups are in play, all bets are off. This is soccer amped up to the extreme.

In addition to some of the game-changing items you can pick up during each round, you can also customize your character’s equipment to augment their power, speed, and defense stats. The gear you choose can give you a slight edge in battle, adding depth and strategy into the mix. There’s even a slew of dekes and tackles you can purchase with the money you earn after each match to further supercharge your abilities. The more you play, the more you unlock!

Even with all of these options, sometimes all it takes to win is to just be a good team player. Super Striker League developer Cindering offered up some tips for Xbox fans new to the game:

“Always remember to pass the ball if you’ve got an open teammate. If you’ve got a scoring opportunity, charge up your shot and try to aim for the corner of the net to easily get it past the goalie. And remember to grab power-ups around the field and use them to your advantage!”

Since its release in the summer of 2019, Super Striker League has amassed millions of fans from all over the world. It even won the coveted Builderman Award of Excellence during the 7th Annual Bloxys, recognizing the game for breaking the sports genre mold on Roblox.

“I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who’s been playing Super Striker League over the past year,” said Cindering. “Seeing you all enjoying the game is what motivates me to make it better and better, and I’m super excited to show everyone what I’ve got planned for the game in the future!”

We can’t wait to see what’s next! Lace up your cleats and experience the action-packed soccer insanity with your friends in Super Striker League on Roblox for Xbox One!

ROBLOX

ROBLOX

☆☆☆☆☆ 1953

★★★★★

Roblox is the ultimate virtual universe that lets you play, create, and be anything you can imagine. Join millions of players and discover an infinite variety of immersive worlds created by a global community! Already have an account? Log in with your existing Roblox account and play now! MILLIONS OF WORLDS TO EXPLORE In the mood for an epic role-playing adventure? Want to compete against rivals worldwide? Or do you just want to hang out and chat with your friends online? A growing library of worlds created by the community means there’s always something new and exciting for you to play every day. PLAY TOGETHER ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Roblox features full cross-platform support, meaning you can play with your friends and millions of other people on their computers, mobile devices, Xbox One, or VR headsets. BE ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE Be creative and show off your unique style! Customize your avatar with tons of hats, shirts, faces, gear, and more. The Xbox One version of Roblox also includes exclusive avatar outfits. CHAT WITH FRIENDS Connect with your friends online by chatting with them via Xbox Live’s integrated voice chat or party chat. An active Xbox Live Gold subscription is required. CREATE YOUR OWN WORLDS: https://www.roblox.com/develop SUPPORT: https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us CONTACT: https://corp.roblox.com/contact/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.roblox.com/info/privacy PARENT’S GUIDE: https://corp.roblox.com/parents/ PLEASE NOTE: Xbox Live Gold and an internet connection of 192 Kbps or higher required to play. THE ROBLOX GAME RATING APPLIES ONLY TO THE ROBLOX APP, NOT TO ANY USER GENERATED CONTENT INCLUDED WITHIN THE APP, WHICH IS UNRATED.

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2006 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2006\19041.2946.200518-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

• OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2006\19041.2946.200518-0000
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – May 20, 2020
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – May 21, 2020

Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2006 build:

System

• Fixed an issue where console would power off unexpectedly when quickly switching between profiles.
• Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
  • Note: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

Known Issues for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

• Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
  • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.
• Some users have reported that Dolby Atmos for Headphones audio setting changes when the console is rebooted/updated.
  • Note: If you attempt to set the audio to Dolby Atmos for Headphones and see a message advising you to launch the Dolby Access App, please file feedback before launching the app.

Guide

• We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.
• Some users may notice that the Guide has changed appearance and functionality, this is expected behavior as there are certain experiences being flighted among a random subset of users in Preview.

Messages

• Users are reporting that Message notifications that have been marked as read are re-appearing as new. We are aware and investigating the behavior.

My Games & Apps

• Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
  • Note: We are still investigating the issue, please report the issue again from the console if you have done so with a prior update and are still seeing this behavior.
• Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

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For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

Have you always wanted to participate in the Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead rings? Well, now’s your chance! We use a carefully curated formula to decide when to open enrollment and to which users. But our most important criterion is that you want to participate!

What do Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead offer?

In a previous post we explained why these rings are important for the Xbox Insider Program. Our Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead rings receive preview builds of future system updates. Team Xbox examines those features and experiences closely to see how they perform. Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead users provide critical feedback we know we can trust. And we’re relying on you to help us make Xbox great!

What’s the difference between each ring?

• Alpha Skip-Ahead – An “invite only” ring that receives preview builds of a future Xbox One OS release.
  • “Future” release means these builds may not be released to GA for some time. As such, they may contain different features than other rings.
• Alpha – An “invite-only” ring that receives preview builds of the next upcoming Xbox One OS release.
  • This means this is a preview version of the build that will be delivered to the general audience (GA) next.
  • Alpha receives a preview release of the next upcoming build before any other ring.

What do I have to do to get in?

You have the chance to be part of Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead no matter what Xbox Insider Update Preview ring you’re currently in! We have published a survey in the Xbox Insider Hub titled “Joining new rings.” Please complete this survey if you’re interested in joining either ring. Not everyone will be invited, but your participation lets us know you’re interested.

Are you already in Alpha or Alpha Skip-Ahead but want to switch? Let us know in the survey! 

Once you have finished the survey continue playing games, reporting problems, and completing our quests and surveys. We’ll take it from here.

How will I know if I’ve been invited?

We will send out an Xbox Live message letting you know enrollment is open. You can manage your enrollment in the Xbox Insider Hub.