{"id":37640,"date":"2018-08-03T21:30:36","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T21:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=98653"},"modified":"2018-08-03T21:30:36","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T21:30:36","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-august-3-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2018\/08\/03\/this-week-on-xbox-august-3-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: August 3, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We know you\u2019re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we\u2019re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you\u2019ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We\u2019ve pared down the past week\u2019s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you\u2019d 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\u2019s happening This Week on Xbox!<\/em><\/p>\n

Battle Skeleton Ships And Join Over 5M Players In Free Sea Of Thieves \u2018Cursed Sails\u2019 Update<\/a><\/strong>
Today marks the launch of Cursed Sails, our second major content update for Sea of Thieves<\/em>, introducing fearsome enemy Skeleton Ships, the new Brigantine three-player ship, and a new Alliance system. With today\u2019s launch of Cursed Sails, we\u2019re excited to share with you that our community has reached a new milestone of five million pirates that have played Sea of Thieves<\/em> thus far on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Destiny 2: Forsaken \u2013 Legendary Collection Available for Pre-Order, Launches on Xbox One September 4<\/strong><\/a>
When things don\u2019t go according to plan while attempting to restore law and order at the Prison of Elders, it\u2019ll be up to you to track down some of the most-wanted criminals in the galaxy. This is the world of Destiny 2: Forsaken<\/em> as you\u2019re tasked with venturing alone to the Reef to take justice into your own hands \u2014 and to avenge your fallen mentor. With new regions, new powers, and a ton of new weapons\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Xbox Game Pass: Hitman Season 1, Ruiner, Ryse: Son of Rome, and More August 1<\/a><\/strong>
Xbox Game Pass members, get ready for action as a variety of new titles for gamers of all ages are on their way. In addition to the more than 100 great games already included in your membership, starting today journey to the ancient Roman Empire with Ryse: Son of Rome<\/em>; stop a cyberpunk conspiracy in Ruiner; fight two distinct flavors of zombie from the gory hordes in Dead Rising 2<\/em> to the 8-bit walkers\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ready Your Fists to Play Tekken 7 for Free This Weekend with Xbox Live Gold<\/strong><\/a>
Get into an epic fight and unveil the ending of the legendary family warfare between members of the Mishima clan. This weekend, Xbox Live Gold members can enjoy Tekken 7<\/em> for free during Xbox Live Gold\u2019s Free Play Days! Starting Thursday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. PT and running through to Sunday, August 5 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Xbox Live Gold members can play one of the most ambitious entries in the Tekken series\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Summer Spotlight: Six Weeks of New Xbox One Games, Earn Microsoft Rewards Points<\/strong><\/a>
Summer Spotlight is back and it\u2019s time to celebrate! Keep cool with six weeks of hot, new Xbox One games from July 31 to September 10. Microsoft Store will have over 60 new games coming to Xbox One, including the most anticipated titles of the Summer like: No Man\u2019s Sky<\/em>\u00a0(Available Now) -Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man\u2019s Sky<\/em> presents you\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Four FIFA 19 Gameplay Changes You Won\u2019t Want to Miss<\/strong><\/a>
EA Sports\u00a0FIFA 19<\/em> introduces a host of innovative gameplay changes so that every tactical decision and technical touch has a huge impact on matches. The main gameplay features coming to FIFA 19<\/em> are the Active Touch System, Dynamic Tactics, Timed Finishing, and 50\/50 Battles. Each affects the game in nuanced and unique ways that, when mastered, can make your FIFA experience richer and closer to the real sport\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: X-Morph: Defense<\/strong><\/a>
Many of gaming\u2019s most compelling stories come from those who\u2019ve helped to create our favorite Xbox One games. In our Inside Xbox One X Enhanced series, these creators will share the behind-the-scenes accounts of the work involved in enhancing these epic games for Xbox One X, how they\u2019ve helped chart the course of the world\u2019s most powerful console, and what that means for the future of gaming\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is Available Now on Xbox One<\/strong><\/a>
We\u2019re excited for the release of our survival horror game\u00a0Remothered: Tormented Fathers<\/em>. For this occasion, I wanted to tell you more on the indie survival horror game that\u2019s made its grand entrance on Xbox One. When I met Antonio Cannata, CEO and Co-Founder of Stormind Games, an Italian video game development studio that develops story-driven titles and handles marketing strategies for the game industry\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Madden<\/p>\n

Play Madden NFL 19 Before Launch with EA Access on Xbox One<\/strong><\/a>
We\u2019re all fiending for a football fix. As the NFL regular season edges closer, instead of focusing on your fantasy football team, why not just build your own team in Madden instead? This season, the football drought ends a bit earlier as Madden NFL 19<\/em> drops sooner than before, launching August 10. As an Xbox One gamer though, you can dive into H2H matchups and Franchise building even sooner with EA Access\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Earn the Stone Hatchet in GTA Online and Red Dead Redemption 2<\/a><\/strong>
With no shortage of reprobates across Los Santos and Blaine County, Maude Eccles has put the dream of a white picket fence, a husband, and a dog named Skip on hold to reignite her burning passion for justice. Keep an eye out for a text message from Maude for bounties when playing GTA Online<\/em>. Collect these new bounty targets dead or alive to complete this challenge and unlock the location of the Stone Hatchet in GTA Online<\/em>\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1979<\/p>\n

Crafting a Compelling Gaming Experience from Real-World Events in 1979 Revolution: Black Friday<\/strong><\/a>
1979 Revolution: Black Friday<\/em> is an interactive drama set against the turbulent backdrop of Middle Eastern politics, specifically the Iranian Revolution. And, yes, you\u2019d be completely correct in thinking that this isn\u2019t a typical premise for a video game. The time and place \u2013 Tehran in the 70s \u2013 and the formidable complexity of the subject matter contribute to making 1979 Revolution: Black Friday<\/em> one of those real rarities\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local Multiplayer Battler Jump Gunners Blasts onto Xbox One<\/strong><\/a>
Jump Gunners<\/em> was recently described \u201cthe beautiful child of Towerfall and Worms\u201d by Mike Bithell, creator of Thomas was Alone<\/em>, Volume<\/em>, and Subsurface Circular<\/em>. Why did he say that? It\u2019s because Jump Gunners<\/em>, whilst bringing a lot of new mechanics to the genre, feels familiar on one hand, but fresh and exciting to play on the other, especially those of us who grew up playing games with our friends\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to Survive in Vigor, Now Available via Xbox Game Preview<\/strong><\/a>
Vigor<\/em> is a brand-new title from us at Bohemia Interactive exclusively on Xbox One. We\u2019re excited that we were able to bring this title to the platform. You can now play the game in Xbox Game Preview, and to make things easier for you, here are some tips on how to survive in Norway 1991. So why do we call the players Outlanders? Because after the nuclear strike in Central Europe people started to migrate and most of the population\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Discover the world of Xbox Game Pass, now just a tab away!<\/strong><\/a>
Just over a year ago, we launched Xbox Game Pass, a new membership that gives gamers the ultimate value and freedom to play over 100 great games for one low monthly price. Over the last year, we\u2019ve achieved several important milestones based on feedback from our fans. We expanded the service to support 40 markets across the globe. We also announced in January that going forward, we plan to release all new Xbox games\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Planet<\/p>\n

Planet Alpha Launches September 4 on Xbox One<\/strong><\/a>
Planet Alpha<\/em> is an adventure game that takes place in a living alien world where you can control the day and night. It combines fast platforming, challenging puzzles, and stealth elements with a unique art style to create an unforgettable experience. Alone and far away from home, you find yourself in the center of a conflict of epic proportions where second chances are rare. It\u2019s with great excitement that I can now\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack Available Now on Xbox One<\/strong><\/a>
Pets can make our lives complete. They\u2019re furry friends to call our own. Members of the family. And as some say, an extension of who we are. In The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs<\/em> expansion pack, a pet can be just like your Sims, in every way possible. A dream pet, of sorts. A personalized pooch or custom cat. But there are two sides to this story. What if you could make the pet of your Sims\u2019 nightmares? As a prelude\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Imagine Dragons\u2019 Dan Reynolds takes on the Xbox Game Pass Challenge to raise money for the <\/strong>LOVELOUD Foundation<\/strong><\/a>
Those who love \u201cImagine Dragons\u201d know thafrontmanan Dan Reynolds is a force to be reckoned with on stage. But he\u2019s also a fierce gamer with an important cause to support: LBGTQ+ youth and suicide awareness. This past Friday, Xbox hosted an Xbox Game Pass Challenge to support LOVELOUD, the foundation that Dan founded in 2017 to help ignite the relevant and vital conversation of what it means to unconditionally love\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet Sally Boyle, We Happy Few\u2019s Most Mysterious Playable Character<\/strong><\/a>
In We Happy Few<\/em>, you\u2019ll play the tale of a plucky bunch of moderately terrible people trying to escape from a lifetime of cheerful denial in the city of Wellington Wells. In this alternative 1960s England, conformity is key. You\u2019ll have to fight or blend in with the drug-addled inhabitants, most of whom don\u2019t take kindly to people who won\u2019t abide by their not-so-normal rules. When discovering the retrofuturistic city\u2019s dark history\u2026\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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