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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2002.200203-2000)

Hey Beta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9130.200203-2000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9130.200203-2000
  • Available: 2 p.m. PT – February 5, 2020
  • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – February 6, 2020

System Update

System Update

Fixes for Beta

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

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  • We’ve fixed an issue where users were unable to install an update for the title.

System

  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Beta

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

  • We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
    • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
  • 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.

My Games & Apps

  • When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
  • Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
    • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
  • Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
  • Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

Store

  • Users are reporting that they are unable to download an update for the app. We are aware of the issue and working on a fix.
    • Note: The Store app will still launch and work normally while we are working on this issue.

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!

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Exploring the World of Thra in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, Available Now on Xbox

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is now available for purchase on the Microsoft Store!

The world of Thra was first introduced in Jim Henson’s
groundbreaking 1982 movie, “The Dark
Crystal,” and was the backdrop of the critcally-acclaimed Netflix
Original Series, “The Dark Crystal:
Age of Resistance.” In The Dark
Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics (DC: AoR Tactics), each of Thra’s
environments introduces unique game mechanics to consider in your strategy.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

To build your team, you’ll recruit heroes from the
seven Gelfling clans spread across Thra. BonusXP’s designers incorporated the
unique features of each Gelfling homeland into the tactical encounters set
within each biome. These features may act as hazards to the unprepared, but
also can be used as advantages.

Ha’rar

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

The Vapran citadel in the northern mountains is home to one of our heroes, the bookish Brea, and artisans of many types. Players can find tomes, potions, and other useful items in the battles set in this region.  Characters claiming these items during a mission can heal wounds or temporarily boost Stats and abilities.

Caves of Grot

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

The dark and maze-like caves of Deet’s home are illuminated by glow moss along the walls and colorful glowing runes on the cavern floors. The runes are Stat boosters. Both allies and enemies can take advantage of Attack, Magic Power, or Evasion buffs when they’re standing on a rune.

Endless Forest

Our third hero, Rian, makes his home in the forest. Unfortunately, so do the Gobbles! This dangerous giant creature lives below the forest and often breaks through the ground. While characters can move through the pit of undulating snapping stalks, remaining in the Gobbles will immediately deal massive amounts of damage. Tread carefully!

Sifa Coast

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

The terrain in DC: AoR Tactics has multiple levels of verticality. As you might expect, several abilities take advantage of higher elevation, but many missions on the Sifa Coast make elevation even more important. Rising and ebbing tides make water levels rise and drop, which in turn makes less or more navigable terrain available. It’s quite rewarding to trap an opponent on a lower elevation when the tide is about to come in.

Crystal Desert

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

The Crystal Desert is hard to navigate, in part due to the dangerous sandstorms that blow through the area. These sandstorms take their own turn during missions, catching allies and enemies alike and pushing them across the terrain. Elevation can help or hinder the effects, depending on where you stand.

Swamp of Sog

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

The swamps are home to the Drenchen Gelfling. Higher elevations are important here as the lowest terrain areas are filled with poisonous swamp water. Swamp water won’t affect anyone passing through it, but it will poison anyone who remains standing in it at the end of their turn. Poison damage persists even after leaving the swamp water, so avoid standing in or getting pushed into it.

Spriton Plains

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

The tall grass in the Spriton Plains prevents characters standing in it from being targeted by ranged abilities. This can be a blessing against arrow-shooting enemies but trying to hide there isn’t always the wisest action if you’re low on health—most healing abilities are ranged abilities.

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

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☆☆☆☆☆ 7
★★★★★

In The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, you will lead a fledgling resistance of Gelfling against their oppressive overlords, the Skeksis, across more than 50 unique turn-based tactics RPG battles. Along the way, you will recruit and customize new allies by assigning them jobs, modifying their abilities, and outfitting them with equipment to ensure victory. With 14 playable characters, including familiar faces from the classic film and the new Netflix Original series, build your own teams and devise winning strategies to overthrow the rule of the Skeksis and restore light to the Gelfling homeworld of Thra! A Twisted Fairy Tale Full of mystical creatures from faraway lands, experience an expansive fantasy story through the vibrant world of Thra, where innocent Gelfling lives are consumed for their essence by the nefarious Skeksis. Unite the Gelfling tribes and drive the rebellion to success, or defeat… Strategic Tactical Battles Decades of developer experience building strategy games brings multi-layered, tactical role-playing game combat. Units can be customized for specific fights with unique gear and varied abilities across an expansive job system. Use guile, planning, and cunning to overcome superior foes. Dynamic Environments Thra is full of unpredictable environments, from arid deserts to lush forests, as dangerous as they are beautiful. Dynamic events on the battlefield may create opportunities or pose additional complications, necessitating rapid changes in strategy.

With over 50 missions across Thra’s seven regions, players of DC: AoR Tactics will need to consider strategies that use each environment to their advantage. Take care to factor them into planning each turn.

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2002.200131-2000)

Hey Beta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9127.200131-2000). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9127.200131-2000
  • Available: 2 p.m. PT – February 3, 2020
  • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – February 4, 2020

System Update

System Update

Fixes for Beta

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

My Games & Apps

  • Fixed an issue with moving pinned icons within Groups losing navigation focus.

Notifications

  • Users should no longer receive notifications for friends coming online with Do Not Disturb mode enabled.

 System

  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Beta

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

  • We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
    • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
  • 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.

My Games & Apps

  • When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
  • Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
    • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
  • Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
  • Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

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!

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This Week on Xbox: January 31, 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!

Xbox, Nike, and EA Sports Team Up on Custom Xbox One Inspired by Special Edition Air Max 90s
Xbox, EA Sports, and Nike are celebrating Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers with a limited-edition custom Xbox One X console, inspired by the special edition Nike x Madden NFL 20 Air Max 90 dropped this evening on the red carpet of EA Sports Bowl…

Monster Energy Supercross 3 – Special Edition Available Now on Xbox
While planning the development of Supercross 3, we listened to the feedback of our community and we added several features that fans of the series have been asking for. First things first, let’s talk about the gameplay. In a sport like Supercross, the bikes spend a lot of time in the air. Thus, after… 

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How the ID@Xbox Community Influenced HyperDot’s Xbox Achievement Design
HyperDot is a minimalist action arcade game with one rule: dodge everything. There’s a thread of “easy to learn, difficult to master” throughout the game, and solo developer Charles McGregor wanted the game’s achievements to strike a similar balance. So, how do you design a list of achievements…

Apex Legends Season 4 – Assimilation Coming February 4 to Xbox One
Confront or embody true evil with the new legend Revenant, try out a deadly new sniper rifle, and avoid destruction as Hammond Robotics’ Planet Harvester wreaks havoc in Apex Legends Season 4 – Assimilation. Summon your courage and prepare to drop in on Xbox One! Revenant was once human…

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PUBG: New Karakin Map, Motor Glider, and Survivor Pass: Shakedown Drop Today with Season 6
Now that the holiday lull has come to an end, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) on Xbox One is dropping into 2020 with a bang! Starting today, we’re kicking off Season 6 with Update 6.1 which welcomes a brand spankin’ new map to the battlegrounds: Karakin. Karakin is our most innovative…

Journey to the Savage Planet Available Now on Xbox One
As the end of another frigid January approaches, so too does the triumphant release of Journey to the Savage Planet! Starting today, you can join Kindred Aerospace’s Pioneer Program, agreeing to be strapped to a poorly made rocket and hurtled thousands of lightyears into undiscovered space…

Xbox Battle Predicts the 49ers to Win the Big Game as Richard Sherman Defeats Travis Kelce in Madden NFL 20 Preview of Sunday’s Showdown
Richard Sherman had the upper hand in Tuesday night’s epic Xbox Sessions: Game Before the Game episode, as he led the San Francisco 49ers to defeat Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-16, in a preview of Sunday night’s matchup. The two players battled it out in a friendly but intense…

Enjoy Big Discounts During the THQ Nordic and Handy Games 2020 Sale
Whether you’re into total destruction, hack-n-slash action, or alien invasions, we have what you’re looking for and more! Each year the THQ Nordic & Handy Games Sale offers dozens of games on sale to all audiences for countless hours of fun. From now through February 3 you can save up to 80%…

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Making a Boss Fight: Behind the Scenes of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition
Hello! It’s great talking to all of you. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire was a fun game to work on and now with it coming to Xbox One I wanted to give you a look into a bit of the process and work that goes into making just one boss fight for this game. An encounter that I’m quite proud of is the…

It Came from Space and Ate Our Brains: From Game Jam Prototype to Xbox Release
My name is Remco. I‘m one of the founders of Triangle Studios and I’m proud to announce that It Came from Space and Ate Our Brains is available on Xbox One today! We realize the title is quite bizarre, but what’s possibly even more bizarre is the fact that we’re finally releasing a game…

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New Games with Gold for February 2020
In February on Xbox One, race across a legendary mountain course in TT Isle of Man and then dive deep into the depths of Lovecraftian horror in Call of Cthulhu. On Xbox 360, and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, enjoy a fresh spin on a beloved franchise in Fable Heroes then play an all-time classic…

The Clans Unite: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is Coming February 4 to Xbox One
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, now available to pre-order on the Microsoft Store, presents players with the opportunity to unite the Gelfling clans of Thra against the villainous Skeksis by embracing each clan’s unique abilities, and using them strategically to help their team of heroes battle…

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 4 to 7
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! 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 One, read on below and click on each of the game…

Stone, the Aussie LGBT Stoner Noir, is Out Now on Xbox One
Hey Xbox Wire, nice to meet you all. I’m Greg Louden from Convict Games and I’m here to talk about our debut, Stone. It’s an Aussie LGBT stoner noir interactive story that follows our koala private investigator Stone who wakes to find his lover has been kidnapped. You need to find out what happened…

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TERA: Justice, Injustice, and Tiny Tales of Woe

It’s no secret that I love playing brawlers in TERA. And with the release of the Fists of Justice content update, I get to add another race/class combo to my stable of fighters—the popori brawler—and I’ll be punching like mad to get him up to max level to take on one of my favorite dungeons: Antaroth’s Abyss.

TERA

Spoiler Alert: In my previous Xbox Wire article, I talked about the Red Refuge and its complicated web of relationships and TERA lore. Antaroth’s Abyss picks up minutes after you report to your superiors about what you saw while cleaning out the refuge, and in a completely unexpected turn, you find yourself accused of the very wrong you just righted!

TERA

You’re ordered to report to Antaroth’s Abyss to be judged for your “crime.” And while this is a completely optional assignment, the opportunity to punch some big bosses and clear your name (including a final encounter with some particularly brutal tactics) isn’t one you’ll want to miss.

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It’s actually the dungeon’s second boss, Kalioth the Executioner, that really sells Antaroth’s Abyss for me. As a brawler, you’re always in the thick of things, and can take hits no other class can. My popori lancer has spent a lot of time staring at huge BAM feet in his career, and my new popori brawler will need to widen his focus to accommodate the Kalioth’s complex left-and-right attack patterns. Guessing wrong could mean game over for you and your group, but the many defensive options in the brawler’s attack set give you a little more leeway than other tanking classes.

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TERA

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☆☆☆☆☆ 326
★★★★★

TERA is a new breed of MMO, blending True Action Combat with the vast game world and deep social interactions of a role-playing game. In TERA, you aim, dodge, and time your attacks for an intense and rewarding tactical combat experience. TERA’s expansive content is totally free to play, from character creation all the way to level 65 and beyond. True. Action. Combat—Experience an MMO with non-stop, pulse pounding action. In TERA, it’s your skill and positioning that determine whether you live or die in battle. Epic Encounters—Team up with friends to take down Big-Ass Monsters in menacing dungeons and open world hunting zones, or put your PvP skills to the test against other players in one of the many battlegrounds TERA has to offer. Vast Fantasy World—With seven character races and ten playable classes, you can customize your character to match your individual playstyle. You’ll embark on thousands of quests in a game world rich in history and lore, fighting a myriad of monster types across a variety of landscapes such as arid deserts, icy tundras, sweltering jungles, and many, many more. No Restrictions— TERA offers a truly free-to-play experience, with no artificial cap on classes, zones, what you can do, or how good you can be—all the content in the game can be experienced without paying a single penny. To support the continued development of TERA, we offer account services, cosmetic items, costumes, accessories, weapon skins, mounts, and more for purchase from an in-game store. A World of Fellow Players—Whether you fight as part of a guild or are content to make friends (and enemies) along the way, being part of TERA’s vibrant community means there is always someone to share your adventures. Retooled for Consoles— Featuring an interface redesigned and optimized for game controllers, TERA offers an immersive MMO experience from the comfort of your living room couch!

There are a few more things to unpack in this update, but being able to combine my “most fun” options like this has me really excited to play a new character. I just hope I can get his ears to flop the right way…

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Monster Energy Supercross 3 – Special Edition Available Now on Xbox

While planning the development of Supercross 3, we listened to the feedback of our community and we added several features that fans of the series have been asking for.

First things first, let’s talk about the gameplay. In a sport like Supercross, the bikes spend a lot of time in the air. Thus, after considering what was done in the past and what we wanted for the future, we have been working to deliver a new kind of in-air physics that gives player more freedom and control of what happens during jumps, in order to give them a more fun feeling in the game. This big change we’ve made has big consequences on how the players face all the jumps of the tracks. Trying to keep the momentum going and avoiding bad landings is now crucial for the players if they want to be consistently fast. In Supercross 3 the player can now move the rider around all the three-rotation axis, being able to perform rotations and other kind of movements that in the past weren’t possible. Thanks to this, a more expert player can recreate more spectacular and fluid movements.

Monster Energy Supercross 3

For the single-player, Supercross 3 has all the classic game modes: single race, time attack, championship and career, with all the official tracks, rules and sessions and almost 100 riders of three different categories to choose from. Moreover, for the first time in the series, Official Teams have been added to the game. Having the chance to use a player’s custom rider and join some of the biggest names in the Supercross world has always been one of the most demanded features by our players. This year this request has been satisfied, giving the game a new layer of depth in terms of realism.

Speaking of multiplayer, another request by our players was in the domain of online performance and overall experience. By adding dedicated servers for the game, we are finally offering the players what they have been asking for, an online experience with less latency and disconnections. So, it will be only a matter of skills, no more “I lagged” excuses! This new technology allowed us to experiment with new game modes, such as the new free roaming co-op mode and some other mini-games to play online with friends. Because, you know, sometimes also the pros need to take a break from the heat of the races.

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And what is more relaxing than a reckless race in the sunny landscape of Southern California? In Supercross 3 we have designed a new compound, inspired by the real one used by the bike manufacturers to test their bikes. In addition to the online mini games mentioned above, the players can use this area to prove their skills with five different challenge modes, or to race on seven SX tracks and a MX track.

And if you think you need more tracks, you can always use the track editor to make your own or download one made by other players. With almost 100,000 tracks uploaded in the last installment of the Supercross game, we are sure you will find something to suit your taste also in Supercross 3. We even gave you the ability to turn into sand almost any of the modules of the track editor, so you can really get creative!

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Supercross has always been a predominantly male discipline, but in the last years the number of women between fans and athletes has increased significantly. The Supercross Championship organizers, teaming up with their sponsors, has launched the #MAKEUP2MUD hashtag to promote a series of video episodes focused on spotlighting the many ways women are impacting the world of motocross both on and off the bike. We wanted to embrace this initiative and support all the female fans out there, giving them the opportunity to create their own virtual avatar as a female rider, with a brand-new set of 3D models, animations and customization.

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Monster Energy Supercross 3 – Special Edition Pre-order

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★★★★★

Preorder the Special Edition of the official Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship game and get: the full game, the Season Pass with 9 DLCs, two additional rider and bike customization sets and the exclusive Early Access to access content 4 days before release! Double your credits at the end of every online and offline race, race with the legends and in a legendary track that made the history of Supercross. Have fun changing your bike’s livery and your rider’s tracksuit with incredible customization items, enjoy the spectacle of the Monster Energy Cup with its set of special rules, customize your game menu showing your loyalty with your favorite bike manufacturer and customize your track editor with new items!

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Xbox, Nike and EA Sports Team Up on Custom Xbox One Inspired by Special Edition Air Max 90s

Xbox, EA Sports and Nike are celebrating Sunday’s showdown
between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers with a limited-edition
custom Xbox One X console, inspired by the special edition Nike x Madden NFL 20
Air Max 90 dropped this evening on the red carpet of EA Sports Bowl, EA’s
annual Super Bowl event.

The limited-edition Xbox One X features an all-white foundation
with speckled red and blue details matching the outsole of the sneakers, representing
the EA Sports logo and NFL shield. The iconic Nike swoosh and Madden NFL 20
title can be seen imprinted on the top of the console along with EA Sports infamous
tagline, “It’s In The Game”, which is also featured on the shoes’
interchangeable laces. The console comes with two controllers, one red-themed
controller and one blue-themed controller, perfectly matching the design of the
console and shoes.

A mainstay in the Air Max legacy, the custom Air Max 90s include
snaps that can be mixed and matched in different areas of the shoe – allowing
for extensive customization – and comes with interchangeable red, white and
blue laces.

Starting January 31 at 8:00am PT through February 8 at 7:00pm PT, fans will have the chance to win the console of sneakerhead dreams – all you need to do is retweet the Xbox contest tweet and include the hashtag #NikeMaddenNFL20XboxSweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive the special edition Nike x Madden NFL 20 Air Max 90s, Nike x Madden NFL 20 Xbox One X console plus two custom controllers, and a copy of Madden NFL 20. Please see here for official rules.

Available in both men’s and women’s sizes, fans will also be
able to unlock pairs of the Nike x Madden NFL 20 Air Max 90s through a
raffle at Nike Miami starting on Friday, January 31.

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Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta and Delta Ring (2002.200124-1330)

Hey Beta and Delta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9121.200124-1330). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_2002\18363.9121.200124-1330
  • Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – January 29, 2020
  • Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – January 30, 2019

System Update

System Update

Fixes for Beta and Delta

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

Home

  • New fix implemented to address dashboard loading issues on console boot.

 My Games & Apps

  • Added a filter option to show Hidden games/apps in Full Library menu.

System

  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Beta and Delta

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

  • We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
    • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
  • 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.

Game DVR

  • Some users have reported that saved game clips are not playing at the proper resolution/framerate. We are aware of the issue and working on a fix.

My Games & Apps

  • When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
  • Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
    • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
  • Some users may experience problems moving pinned icons within Groups.
  • Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
  • Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

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!

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Xbox Battle Predicts the 49ers to Win the Big Game as Richard Sherman Defeats Travis Kelce in Madden NFL 20 Preview of Sunday’s Showdown

Richard Sherman had the upper hand in Tuesday night’s epic Xbox Sessions: Game Before the Game episode, as he led the San Francisco 49ers to defeat Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-16, in a preview of Sunday night’s matchup. The two players battled it out in a friendly but intense game of Madden NFL 20 on Xbox One X live from Miami.

On the virtual football field, Sherman owned the first half,
scoring the first touchdown and holding Kelce to a mere field goal before going
into halftime with a 7-3 lead for the 49ers. However, Kelce and the Chiefs were
quick to respond in the beginning of the second half with a 50-yard kickoff return,
ultimately leading to a touchdown to give the Chiefs a 10-7 lead as the game
barreled toward the start of the 4th quarter.

While the Chiefs made a huge defensive stand and the teams traded touchdowns, the 49ers couldn’t be stopped. Sherman and the 49ers made a huge pick-6 play towards the end of the game – securing the win and earning Sherman not only bragging rights leading up to Sunday’s game, but also 50 Xbox One X consoles and a copy of Madden NFL 20 for Sherman’s charity of choice, Blanket Coverage, the Richard Sherman Family Foundation.

This wasn’t Sherman’s first time in the Xbox hot seat. The 49ers cornerback laced up his virtual cleats for 2015’s Xbox Sessions: Game Before the Game when he was a player for the Seattle Seahawks, and came up short against the New England Patriots’ Shane Vereen.

If you missed the Xbox Sessions: Game Before the Game episode, you can re-watch the match up on Xbox YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Mixer, and Twitch channels beginning January 29! Remember to grab a copy of Madden NFL 20, Madden NFL 20: Superstar Edition, or Madden NFL: Ultimate Superstar Edition at 50% off their original price between January 28 and February 3.

With Xbox’s Game Before the Game in the
books and the 49ers coming out on top 21-16 over the Chiefs, we’ll have to wait
until Sunday to see how the IRL game shapes up!

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Stone, the Aussie LGBT Stoner Noir, is Out Now on Xbox One

Summary

  • Stone is a single-player, third-person interactive story where a hungover koala detective wakes to find his lover Alex has been kidnapped.
  • Made by Convict Games, a new team of ex-AAA developers, filmmakers and musicians that have worked on games like Control and Quantum Break and films like “Gravity” and “Prometheus.”
  • A passion project, Stone was made to tell a new type of story.

Hey Xbox Wire, nice to meet you all. I’m Greg Louden from Convict Games and I’m here to talk about our debut, Stone. It’s an Aussie LGBT stoner noir interactive story that follows our koala private investigator Stone who wakes to find his lover has been kidnapped. You need to find out what happened.

As I
wrote, we’re an interactive story, so super, super story driven. While playing,
there’s constant reference-filled dialogue like a great hip-hop track and an
eclectic soundtrack. So mechanically in the game you walk, talk, interact,
dance, smoke, and drink. Some call it a Walking Sim; we like to call it an Interactive
Story. We have one ending in Stone, so you don’t change the story with
these choices, but rather you adapt it and make it your own.

Stone

To
bring noir to 2019 and Xbox, it had to be hip hop, that to me is also about
wordplay and Stone is filled with references and throwbacks. It’s also a
genre with a set use in games, however we wanted to present it in a different
way and bring my passion for the genre to storytelling in interactive stories.

The
whole koala, anthropomorphic concept came from the fact that it’s a great
metaphor; and in games we need to build everything. So why do we recreate the
real world when we can create something new and something only games or CGI can
do.

Stone

Stone is filled with licensed
tracks and public domain cinema. I’m stoked with the selection and I think
people will really enjoy the music and cinema we have available. We have Ryan
Little providing our central hip hop vibe with Ilkka S providing our techno. On
the Aussie side we have Luchii involved along with Grand Oyster Palace, Joseph
Banks and Golden Grove on the Aussie rock front. In terms of cinema some
players will watch some cinema like “Night of the Living Dead” and will be
blown away, because all of these films are masterpieces that are now free for
use.

Convict
Games is a new Aussie remote story game company telling high impact and
alternative stories. We’ve got talent from Moscow, Helsinki, Los Angeles,
Sydney and Melbourne that have worked on our debut Stone. Convict was
founded by my Co-Founder Sarah and I on July 5, 2017 and our motto is “Breaking
free since 2017.” Which means we’re trying to do something fresh with our
stories rather than follow others.

Stone

All
of us who have worked on Stone like telling alternative stories. In
games, those types of stories are very rarely played and usually you evade,
attack and shield as mechanics. We wanted to push interactive storytelling
further. Usually there’s the same sort of music too; we wanted to challenge
that as well.

This is Stone and we’re Convict Games.