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Posted on April 8, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Roblox’s Egg Hunt Event is Back in Action on Xbox One

Roblox’s annual Egg Hunt event is here on Xbox One, and this time, you’ve been assigned to an international agency of spies known as E.G.G. (Extract, Gather, Guard). Link up with your fellow agents and take on top-secret missions to unlock exclusive rewards through April 28!

Our agents on the field have reported there are over 40 elusive eggs scrambled across the Roblox universe. We need you to secure the eggs before they’re poached. Be sure to check the dossier on roblox.com/egghunt to help you track which games hold which eggs.

For every egg you find, you’ll be rewarded with an exclusive hat for your avatar. And if you find all 49 eggs, you’ll earn the legendary FabergEgg for your efforts. Keep your eyes open — a few of our top agents (Roblox Admins, Video Stars, and Developers) have been armed with special in-game launchers that can grant you one-of-a-kind eggs you can’t find anywhere else. You won’t need them to earn the FabergEgg, but they are highly classified and highly collectible.

Good luck and happy hunting, agents!

Introducing the Xbox One S Roblox Bundle

In case you haven’t already heard the news, there’s a new Xbox One S Roblox bundle available now at Microsoft Store, near you and online, and participating retailers worldwide, for $299.99 USD. It comes with three exclusive Roblox avatar bundles and accessories, plus 2,500 Robux to splurge on even more customization options or special perks in some of your favorite games.

With one of our biggest events of the year now underway and a new Xbox One S bundle out in the wild, now’s the perfect time to jump in and explore the ever-expanding universe of Roblox.

Roblox is a free to play title that you can download today from the Microsoft Store on Xbox One.

ROBLOX

☆☆☆☆☆ 1955

★★★★★

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.

Posted on April 7, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta, Delta and Omega Ring (2004.200404-0000)

Hey Beta, Delta and Omega 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 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1873.200404-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1873.200404-0000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – April 7, 2020
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – April 8, 2020

System Update

Fixes for Beta, Delta and Omega

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

Party Chat

Fixed an issue where some users could not hear or be heard in party chat.

Sign-In

Fixed an issue where some users were unable to login to profile with error 0x80a30204.

System

Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Beta, Delta and 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.

Guide

Some users are reporting that they are not seeing Gamerpics or Profile information in the Friends tab. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.

Home

Users who use Energy-saving power mode may see the dashboard showing no network connection on boot. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
- Note: The dashboard will refresh once the network connection is established, but may take up to a minute.

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!

Posted on April 6, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Ring (2004.200404-0000)

Hey 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 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1873.200404-0000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1873.200404-0000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – April 6, 2020
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – April 7, 2020

System Update

Fixes for Alpha

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

Party Chat

Fixed an issue where some users could not hear or be heard in party chat.

Sign-In

Fixed an issue where some users were unable to login to profile with error 0x80a30204.

System

Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Alpha

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.

Guide

Some users are reporting that they are not seeing Gamerpics or Profile information in the Friends tab. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
We’ve received reports that the Friends tab is not showing the correct status of online/offline friends.

Home

Users who use Energy-saving power mode may see the dashboard showing no network connection on boot. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
- Note: The dashboard will refresh once the network connection is established, but may take up to a minute.

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.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

Posted on April 3, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Nemesis Returns: Resident Evil 3 is Available Now on Xbox One

Summary

Overcome chilling encounters in a constant fight for survival that ratchets up the genre-defining horror game’s intensity.
Nail-biting exploration complements the gripping puzzle solving that fans have come to love.
Includes Resident Evil Resistance, an asymmetrical multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

The wait is over, and it’s time to begin your escape from the streets of Raccoon City. For Jill Valentine, it may very well be her last time wandering the streets of the place she once called home – her last escape. Resident Evil 3 is available now for Xbox One, with Resident Evil Resistance, an asymmetrical 4 vs. 1 multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe, included!

Taking place concurrently with the events of Resident Evil 2, Jill Valentine has little choice but to venture out into a city in chaos in order to seek a way out. She’ll have more than just shambling zombies to deal with, however, as it’s quickly revealed that a terrifying creature, known as Nemesis, is after her, with one goal in mind – ensuring Jill never sees daylight again.

Taking cues from the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis while building upon the re-imagined Raccoon City introduced in last year’s Resident Evil 2, RE3 explores a vibrant city and various locales as Jill Valentine’s skills as a police officer and member of S.T.A.R.S. are put to the test. True to survival horror tradition, you’ll need to manage your items and ammunition carefully if you want to make it through all the horrors that Raccoon City has in store with the terrifying Nemesis chasing you throughout.

That’s not all that’s available starting today; Resident Evil Resistance, an asymmetrical multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe, is also included with Resident Evil 3! Pitting four Survivors against a maniacal Mastermind, it’s up to the team of four to make their way through a series of deadly experiments filled with traps, creatures, and familiar bioweapons – like the Tyrant – from the Resident Evil universe. There’s a bit of a twist to this game, though: a real live player is taking the role of a Mastermind, populating their own house of horrors to stop the Survivors at every opportunity. While the Survivors are an all-new cast, you’ll see some familiar faces among the Masterminds, such as Umbrella researcher Annette Birkin and the master of fear, Alex Wesker. Resident Evil Resistance is included with Resident Evil 3, available now for Xbox One on the Microsoft Store.

RESIDENT EVIL 3

CAPCOM CO., LTD.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon; Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe where four survivors face-off against a sinister Mastermind.

Posted on April 1, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Uncover the Dark Heart of Skyrim with the Prologue Questline in The Elder Scrolls Online

The Greymoor prologue is now live and free, giving you the opportunity to begin your Greymoor chapter story and continue your Dark Heart of Skyrim year-long adventure in The Elder Scrolls Online.

To get started, use the free quest starter, titled Prologue Quest: The Coven Conspiracy, from the in-game Crown Store and travel to the Fighter’s Guild in Daggerfall, Davon’s Watch, or Vulkhel Guard (depending on your Alliance). Once there, talk to Lyris Titanborn to accept the first of two quests, titled The Coven Conspiracy, and begin your adventure.

The Greymoor Prologue has you confront the schemes of Skyrim’s nefarious Icereach Coven, and it continues the year-long storyline that began in the Harrowstorm DLC while also directly leading to the events of the soon-to-be released Greymoor chapter. Skyrim needs heroes!

But there’s more! The Elder Scrolls Online Free Play Days event kicks off Wednesday, April 1 and will run through Monday, April 13. During this period, all Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One can download and play The Elder Scrolls Online base game completely free.

Finally, this April you can also enjoy big discounts on The Elder Scrolls Online and Crown Packs. How big? You can save up to 60% on The Elder Scrolls Online standard edition and up to 70% on The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr.

The standard edition will be on sale from March 31 until April 15. There’s also a Crown Pack sale, too, from March 31 until April 6, allowing you save up to 40% on select Crown Packs.

Anybody who plays The Elder Scrolls Online on Xbox One can now descend into the Dark Heart of Skyrim with the Greymoor prologue, and this includes anyone taking part in the Free Play Days event! No matter your experience level, there’s a host of great reasons to jump into The Elder Scrolls Online this April. We’ll see you in Tamriel!

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆ 1298

★★★★★

Xbox One X Enhanced

The award-winning fantasy role-playing series, The Elder Scrolls, goes online – no game subscription required. Experience this multiplayer role-playing game on your own or together with your friends, guild mates, and thousands of alliance members. Explore dangerous caves and dungeons in Skyrim, or craft quality goods to sell in the city of Daggerfall. Embark upon adventurous quests across Tamriel and engage in massive player versus player battles, or spend your days at the nearest fishing hole or reading one of many books of lore. The choices are yours in the persistent world of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Version supports English, French, German.

Posted on March 31, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Killing Floor 2: Neon Nightmares Seasonal Festivities Out Now on Xbox One

Even nearly three years after launch on Xbox One, the party never ends in Killing Floor 2 and this Spring we’ve returned with the freakish delights of the Neon Nightmares update. We’re back with only the finest map, weapons, Cyber Rave themed cosmetics, quality of life improvements, and endless hordes of Zeds that the techs at Horzine can provide.

A modern take on an ancient classic, the
Compound Bow provides the sleek precision, penetration, and whisper quietness
that any Sharpshooter would adore all in a light highly durable Carbon Fiber
frame. Have you wished your enemies would just stand still for a few seconds
while you line up your perfect headshot? You’re in luck, as every Compound Bow
comes paired with liquid nitrogen cryo arrows to make even the rowdiest
Fleshpound chill out for a moment. As with our previous weapon offerings, this
weapon is available at launch for purchase paired with 5 custom weapon skins to
demonstrate your own personal flair.

As a complimentary gift to all our party
guests, we’ll be providing the latest prototype from the Horzine Research
Group, the HRG Incendiary Rifle custom-tuned to the pyromaniac sensibilities of
the Firebugs of the world. Our researchers took a look at the M16 M203 grenade
rifle and asked the timeless question “But if it had more fire?” and then
proceeded to add incendiary rounds into the magazine and figured out how to
shove a molotov cocktail into the grenade rounds. Twenty-two committee meetings
later, they settled on an orange color scheme. Perfect for locking down wide
areas with ground fire or specifically enraging that one Scrake at 200 yards
away, we think you’ll enjoy what this fine piece of hardware brings to the
table.

Not to be outdone by Hans, the Patriarch has
developed his own descending lair “Biolapse” within the Horzine Biotech
facilities full of traps and unique rooms showcasing the full pipeline of Zed
cloning development for the aspiring mercenary to discover. 1st place Winner of
the Non-Survival group of the community mapping contest, we’re excited to bring
this new playground of gore and destruction to a console near you.

Complete all the seasonal objectives by April
21st to earn a double pack of AA12 Jaeger Dynamic Skins so you can embody a
powerful display to the world of just how much ammunition your magazine has
left while exhibiting the colorful panache of the neon season. Party guests can
earn exciting prizes via the Cyberpunk Ticket drops throughout the event to
obtain exciting new Cyber Rave themed cosmetic accessories or Cyber Punk
apparel from Spring seasons past. Only the most ardor mercenaries will reign
supreme on the Fashion Floor.

We’re fully committed to continuing to add new
improvements to the delight of our fans. With this update, we took special aim
at refining perk skills and weapons identified through our community surveys
and scouring the discussions of the world. This includes tunes to the Zed Time
skills for Berserker and Survivalist as well as improving the usability of
Firebug’s Ground fire skill for more weapons in its arsenal. Stay safe and
healthy everyone and see you all on the Killing Floor.

The Neon Nightmares update is free and available now for Killing Floor 2 players on Xbox One.

Killing Floor 2

Tripwire Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆ 286

★★★★★

Xbox One X Enhanced

OVERVIEW: In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. The Zed outbreak caused by Horzine’s failed experiments has quickly spread with unstoppable momentum, paralyzing the European Union. Only a month ago, the first Zed outbreak from the original KILLING FLOOR ripped through London; now the Zeds are everywhere. Civilization is in disarray, communication networks have failed, governments have collapsed, and military forces have been systematically eradicated. The people of Europe are now focused on self-preservation, the lucky few who survived having gone into hiding. But not all have given up hope; a motley group of civilians, soldiers, and mercenaries have banded together to fight the Zed outbreaks from bases across Europe. When an outbreak is detected, the players are sent into Zed-laden hot zones to exterminate all threats using whatever means necessary. Welcome to the Killing Floor. KEY FEATURES: • Xbox One Exclusive Content – Spray zeds with liquid nitrogen and shatter them to pieces with the Freezethrower, an Xbox One exclusive weapon for the Survivalist Perk. The Freezethrower comes with eight weapon skins to customize your weapon’s appearance. Also, you can sport the Wasteland Armor uniform, an Xbox One exclusive cosmetic outfit, with five different styles. Killing Floor 2 includes all previously released DLC packs including Tropical Bash, The Descent, and elements of the Summer Sideshow. • Visceral Gore – KILLING FLOOR 2 ramps up the gore with a proprietary, high-powered, persistent blood and gore system bringing new levels of fidelity and brutality. Players will send entrails, severed limbs, and blood flying as they wade through hordes of enemies. • Survival Game Mode: Play Solo or Co-op with Up to 6 Players—In this game mode, player team up against hordes of AI controlled Zeds across multiple waves, collecting Dosh for each Zed killed and using it to buy weapon upgrades, until they reach the boss… or die trying • Versus Survival Game Mode: Play PvP with Up to 12 Players – Be the Zed! In this game mode, two teams of up to six players take turns, one team playing humans and the other a mixture of specially modified Zeds backed up by AI controlled Zeds. After each team has a turn playing both humans and Zeds, they both receive a score based on their performance and the higher score wins! • Terrifying Zeds – Ranging from the lowly clot to the might of the cybernetically enhanced Patriarch, players will have to deal with a vast array of Zeds trying to kill them using advanced and deadly artificial intelligence. The Zed hordes unleash devastating, coordinated attacks to slaughter the players, pushing the challenge level and fear factor to new levels • Unique Blend of Weaponry – From modern assault rifles and brutal improvised weapons to historical guns and off the wall “Mad Scientist” weapons, KILLING FLOOR 2 has a unique blend of slaughter tools that will satisfy any gamer. • Expanded Perk System – Players can select from ten different perks, each with its own skills, powers, and weapons, in addition to choosing from among a variety of playable characters with different appearances and personalities. All perks progress with meaningful talent choices that amplify different play styles, giving players a progression path that is expansive and full of rewarding milestones. • Mixer Integration – Interact with viewers in when streaming through Mixer. Viewers aren’t just passive observers, but can affect gameplay, both aiding the streamer and making their game more difficult.

Posted on March 27, 2020 by — Leave a comment

This Week on Xbox: March 27,2020

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!

A Message to the Gaming Community on What We’re Doing to Help Today
We are living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of people around the world and changed the way we go about our daily lives. Here at Microsoft, we’re constantly asking ourselves what we can do to support people during this challenging time… Read more

How HyperDot Made Waves in Accessibility Research
HyperDot is a minimal action arcade game with one rule: dodge everything. The game is fiendishly difficult — as players progress through the 100-level campaign, the simple task of “dodge everything” becomes more and more of a challenge. Solo developer Charles McGregor created… Read more

Strategy at Speed: Hands-on with Gears Tactics
The hulking Brumak bellows as it launches a salvo of missiles into the sky, then bears down on my COG Scout, preparing to unload an arm-mounted chain gun in her direction. Nearby, an emergence hole opens up, bursting forth with bounding Wretches. Make that two e-holes… Read more

Microsoft Joins with Intel to Optimize Gears Tactics for PC
Soon, you can experience the next chapter of the acclaimed Gears of War series built from the ground up for PC. Combining deep, tactical turned-based gameplay and a powerful story of leadership and sacrifice, Gears Tactics will send you back to the front lines at the dawn of the Locust War… Read more

Borderlands 3 DLC Guns, Love, and Tentacles Available Now on Xbox One
An engagement party for the eons is happening in Borderlands 3, and you’re invited! Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock is the second campaign add-on for Borderlands 3, featuring the all-new ice planet of Xylourgos — and it’s available on Xbox One as of right now… Read more

Rocket Pass 6 Has Gone Cybernetic on Xbox One
Rocket Pass 6 is speeding into the future. Check out the most wanted ride, Ronin, in the Rocket Pass 6 trailer and unlock it immediately with Rocket Pass Premium! Rocket Pass Premium grants access to 70 tiers of futuristic items inspired by science fiction, like the HoloData Boost… Read more

Free Play Days – Tekken 7, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and Risk of Rain 2
Raise your fists for the ultimate battle in Tekken 7, become an elite Special Ops soldier in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, or fight to survive a hostile alien world in Risk of Rain 2 with Free Play Days! Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play for free from Thursday, March 26 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 p.m. PDT… Read more

It’s Time to Duel: Yu Gi Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution Available Now on Xbox One
Duelists, prepare to Duel because Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming to Xbox One today! Fans of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist will be thrilled as this brand-new game features new content for you to enjoy and explore. Relive stories from the… Read more

How Moons of Madness Creates Fear on Multiple Levels
A good psychological horror game should have scares that linger long after you’ve put down your controller. Eerie sounds, lighting, and well-placed jump scares all contribute to creating this kind of a memorable experience, but for Moons of Madness we have also used several… Read more

Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is Available Now on Xbox One
Greetings everyone! Today I am very excited to let you know that Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is now available on Xbox One! For those of you not familiar with the game, Deep Sky Derelicts offers an original sci-fi RPG experience combining tactical turn-based combat with cards… Read more

38 Things Added to Sea of Thieves Since Launch You Have to Try
A lot has changed in Sea of Thieves since Rare’s shared world pirate fantasy first set sail in March 2018. Thanks to a series of major content updates in the first year – including the game-changing Anniversary Update – and a recent commitment to regular monthly updates, the game has grown… Read more

Behold the Duck of War in World of Warships: Legends
Join in on some lighthearted — but oh-so competitive — battles in World of Warships: Legends. This year’s April Fool’s event runs from March 23 to April 13, giving players the chance to prove their skills in the Duck of War game mode. Starting today, players can access the special Duck of War… Read more

Bleeding Edge Available Now with Xbox Game Pass
The day is finally here – Bleeding Edge is now available worldwide with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam! From humble beginnings as a passion project developed by a tiny team at Ninja Theory, it has been absolutely incredible to see Bleeding Edge smash… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 31 to April 3
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 favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox… Read more

Posted on March 27, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Microsoft Joins with Intel to Optimize Gears Tactics for PC

Summary

Throughout the development of Gears Tactics, The Coalition worked with Intel and the Xe-LP architecture to optimize the game.
Gears Tactics will look amazing on high-end PCs and runs perfectly on laptops and lower-spec machines to help bring the franchise to a broad new audience of PC gamers.
Gears Tactics will be available with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Windows 10 PC, and Steam on April 28.

Soon, you can experience the next chapter of the acclaimed Gears
of War series built from the ground up for PC. Combining deep, tactical
turned-based gameplay and a powerful story of leadership and sacrifice, Gears
Tactics will send you back to the front lines at
the dawn of the Locust War.

In Gears Tactics, you’ll step into the boots of Gabe Diaz
as he recruits, equips, and commands his squad on a desperate mission to hunt
down the relentless and powerful leader of the Locust army: Ukkon. Against all
odds and fighting for survival, you must outsmart the enemy in brutal,
turn-based tactical combat in an immersive and character-driven story.
Experience the intensity of one of the most-acclaimed gaming sagas in an
exciting new way when it comes to Xbox Game Pass for PC, Windows 10 PC, and
Steam on April 28.

While previous Gears games started with the console as a
fixed reference point, the development teams at The Coalition and Splash Damage
had to consider an incredibly wide range of processors for Gears Tactics.
Not only did the game have to live up to series expectations as a graphics
showcase, it had to seamlessly scale across thin and light notebooks,
ultra-powerful desktops and device configurations yet-to-come, including those
featuring the Xe graphics architecture debuting this year.

Throughout the development of Gears
Tactics, The Coalition worked with Intel and the Xe-LP architecture to
optimize the game. New to Gears on PC is support for Variable Rate Shading
(VRS). Async Compute capabilities have been improved, and content has been
built to scale across a wide range of devices. VRS, a relatively new
technique, reduces the pixel complexity of a scene to effectively give Gears Tactics a performance boost
without sacrificing visual fidelity. Async Compute allows for certain graphics
workloads to be run in parallel, allowing the game to perform more back-end graphics
processes to keep your session running smooth. And with new Intel hardware
compatibility, that translates to fantastic performance across the upcoming Intel
Xe architecture.

In short, Gears Tactics will look amazing on high-end PCs
and runs perfectly on laptops and lower-spec machines to help bring the
franchise to a broad new audience of PC gamers. You can see this represented
across the official hardware spec requirements outlined below:

Gears Tactics will be available with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Windows 10 PC, and Steam on April 28, and with select Intel hardware bundles later this year. Pre-order customers and Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) members who play before May 4 will receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack which includes Augustus Cole as a recruit in addition to the Thrashball Armor Set complete with rare abilities.

For even more details on Gears Tactics, check out our recent hands-on preview here on Xbox Wire. And Gears fans will want to check out “Gears of War: Bloodlines,” the official prequel novel by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough available on April 21.

Gears Tactics Pre-Order

Xbox Game Studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

Pre-order Gears Tactics or play Gears Tactics on Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) before May 4, 2020 and receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack.* * Offer available with (1) pre-orders/purchases of Gears Tactics digital game made by April 28, 2020 OR (2) play Gears Tactics with an active Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) membership by May 4, 2020. Content requires internet to download. May take up to two weeks to receive content in-game. Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game set 12 years before the first Gears of War. Cities on the planet Sera are beginning to fall to the monstrous threat rising from underground – the Locust Horde. With the government in disarray, a squad of survivors emerge as humanity’s last hope. Play as Gabe Diaz, recruiting, equipping and commanding your squads on a desperate mission to hunt down the relentless and powerful leader of the Locust army: Ukkon, the evil mastermind who makes monsters. Against all odds and fighting for survival, outsmart your enemy in uniquely brutal, turn-based tactical combat. Experience the intensity of one of the most-acclaimed video game sagas in an exciting new way. Immersive and character-driven story: Play as the defiant soldier Gabe Diaz, rescuing and building your troops in a journey of leadership, survival and sacrifice. Customizable squad and equipment: Prepare your troops to face tough enemies, upgrading their skills and outfitting them with loot collected in challenging missions. Aggressive gameplay: Command your squad in fast paced, turn-based battles, advancing and surviving intense and visceral encounters with the unstoppable, swarming enemy. Massive boss battles: Defeat towering deadly bosses that defy your strategies and completely change the scale of the battle.

Posted on March 27, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta, Delta and Omega Ring (2004.200325-0000)

System Update Details:

OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19041.1825.200325-0000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 27, 2020
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 28, 2020

System Update

Fixes for Beta, Delta and Omega

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

System

Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Beta, Delta and Omega

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.

Home

Users who use Energy-saving power mode may see the dashboard showing no network connection on boot. We are aware of the issue and investigating.
- Note: The dashboard will refresh once the network connection is established, but may take up to a minute.

My Games & Apps

Users have reported seeing black tiles instead of game artwork when browsing their collection.
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.

Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

Posted on March 27, 2020 by — Leave a comment

Rocket Pass 6 Has Gone Cybernetic on Xbox One

Rocket Pass 6 is speeding into the future. Check out the most wanted ride, Ronin, in the Rocket Pass 6 trailer and unlock it immediately with Rocket Pass Premium!

Rocket Pass Premium grants access to 70 tiers of futuristic items inspired by science fiction, like the HoloData Boost, UFO Engine Audio and the Rad Rock Goal Explosion. Plus, complete three additional Weekly Challenges only found in Rocket Pass Premium to unlock Tiers even faster. Rocket Pass Premium also comes with 1,000 credits to use in Rocket League‘s item shop or to unlock additional Rocket Pass tiers.

Rocket Pass 6 available until July 15 so get your car on the cutting edge today. New to Rocket League? Download the game today on the Microsoft Store at 50% off now through April 20. Take to the field, party-up with your friends and climb the ranks in competitive playlists, or check out the Extra Modes that change up the soccer gameplay!

Rocket League is ready for the future with Rocket Pass 6. How far will you go?

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Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations. Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of all time. Boasting a community of more than 57 million players, Rocket League features ongoing free and paid updates, including new DLCs, content packs, features, modes and arenas. What’s New: ● Rocket Pass – Purchase Rocket Pass Premium to get an initial 50% XP bonus and earn up to 70 unique rewards, including a new Battle-Car, Goal Explosion, Keys, and more! ● Challenge System – Play Online Matches and complete Weekly Challenges to tier up and unlock unique rewards only found in Rocket Pass. ● Esports Shop – Show off your team pride for your favorite teams in Rocket League Esports! The Rocket League Esports Shop pilot program brings new Decals, Wheels, and Player Banners that represent some of the best teams in the sport. © 2015-2020 Psyonix LLC, Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.