{"id":97755,"date":"2019-08-02T21:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T21:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=122389"},"modified":"2019-08-02T21:00:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T21:00:50","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-august-2-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/02\/this-week-on-xbox-august-2-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: August 2, 2019"},"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

No Man\u2019s Sky: Beyond to Launch August 14 on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Hello Everyone, It\u2019s hard to believe that it\u2019s been a year since we welcomed the Xbox One fans to our community with the launch of No Man\u2019s Sky with the Next update. It seems to have flown by, mainly because we\u2019ve been hard at work ever since. At the end of 2018\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Play with Fire in an Upcoming Skyforge Update on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
A brand-new Skyforge update is coming in September and we\u2019ll be taking you further back into Aelion\u2019s history than ever before. Prepare to delve deep into an ancient saga of powerful cults, evil warlords, and a magical catastrophe that set the planet ablaze thousands of years ago\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Bard\u2019s Tale Trilogy and Wasteland Remasters Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass<\/a>
<\/strong>With The Bard\u2019s Tale IV: Director\u2019s Cut and Wasteland 3 on the horizon, it\u2019s a fantastic time for Xbox Game Pass RPG fans to go back to where it all began with The Bard\u2019s Tale Trilogy arriving August 13, and the original post-apocalyptic RPG \u2014 Wasteland 30th Anniversary Edition \u2014 later this year\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting Up Close and Personal with Spiritfarer\u2019s Gwen the Deer Spirit<\/a><\/strong>
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Free Play Days \u2013 Dragon Ball FighterZ<\/a><\/strong>
Get ready, FighterZ! We\u2019re excited to announce that Dragon Ball FighterZ will be available to Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (with Xbox Live Gold included in your membership) members for free during Xbox Live Gold\u2019s Free Play Days! Experience the spectacular battles\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Guest Writers of The Church in the Darkness<\/a><\/strong>
I\u2019m pleased to say that The Church in the Darkness is finally coming to Xbox One on Friday, August 2! Our game has a dark narrative told through infiltration gameplay, as you try to get inside an extremist cult in the 1970s, looking for your nephew Alex. We use dynamic narrative\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fortnite Season X \u2013 Out of Time Available Today on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Time is twisted and the Zero Point has become volatile in Fortnite Season X. Whether you\u2019re nostalgic for the past or excited for the future, there\u2019s plenty for you to discover. Locations once thought to be lost have begun to appear on the island, but they aren\u2019t the same as they once were\u2026  Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Challenge the Syndicate in Warface Battle Pass: Season 2 on Xbox One<\/a>
<\/strong>If you enjoyed the first season of the new Battle Pass system for Warface on Xbox One, get ready for a new round of challenges to put your shooting skills to the test, plus a new set of incredible rewards! Battle Pass: Season 2 is now available and it\u2019s bigger and better than before\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer Premiere Reveal is Live on Mixer<\/a>
<\/strong>See the ultimate multiplayer playground unveiled with the incredible Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer trailer. Tune in to the Call of Duty channel on Mixer and get all-new MP information straight from Infinity Ward. Learn about the upcoming beta dates and watch over 30\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tune-In Tomorrow to the ELEAGUE Gears Summer Series: The Bonds and Betrayals of Brotherhood Finale<\/a>
<\/strong>Tomorrow night, ELEAGUE Gears Summer Series: The Bonds and Betrayals of Brotherhood concludes on TBS with the sixth and final episode of the docu series focused on the stories and players behind the world of Gears Esports. If you\u2019d like to catch up with the entire series\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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The 7 Things We Learned While Playing The Outer Worlds<\/a><\/strong>
When it was announced late last year, Obsidian Entertainment\u2019s The Outer Worlds made an immediate splash. After all, what\u2019s not to love about a role playing game made by one of the industry\u2019s most beloved developers, particularly one that allows them to flex their narrative chops\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Puzzles and Team Gotham\u2019s Creative Vision in Solo: Islands of the Heart, Available Now on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Solo: Islands of the Heart is a game all about taking a moment to sit, think, and reflect on the place love holds in your heart. The heart can be a tricky puzzle to solve in and of itself, and Solo aims to give the player a clearer understanding of life and love\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Downwell, Slay the Spire, Pandemic, and More<\/a><\/strong>
Happy reprioritizing-your-backlog-of-games-because-we-just-added-more-to-Xbox Game Pass day! We seem to celebrate this totally made up not real holiday a lot around here. (Seriously, have you seen Major Nelson\u2019s backlog of games? He must shuffle that list around all the time\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Talking About the Challenge of Survival with Remnant: From the Ashes Development Team<\/a><\/strong>
Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person survival action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures. Arriving on Xbox One later this month, challenge-seeking players looking for their game can look forward to 100+ unique enemies\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Summer Spotlight 2019: The Season for Great New Games<\/a><\/strong>
Summer Spotlight 2019 has officially kicked off and we have a ton of great games on the way. We are releasing over 60 new games on Xbox One from July 30 to September 9. Not only are we bringing great content we are also rewarding you for getting it. During Summer Spotlight 2019\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Behind-the-Scenes of the RPG GreedFall, Available for Pre-order Today on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
As GreedFall approaches its September 10 release on Xbox One, we at Spiders are pulling back the curtain to look at our inspirations and goals for GreedFall in a two-part web series. With pre-orders becoming available today, it\u2019s now possible to secure your copy of Greedfall\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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New Games with Gold for August 2019<\/a><\/strong>
In August on Xbox One, fight the monstrous Swarm in Gears of War 4 and then experience the thrill of racing in Forza Motorsport 6. On Xbox 360, and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, explore treacherous dungeons in Torchlight, then prepare to do battle with fearsome\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

5 Reasons to Play Madden NFL 20 Starting Today with Early Access on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
It\u2019s a brand-new season of Madden on Xbox One and we couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to share some of the most exciting reasons to pick up the sticks and play Madden NFL 20. Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes graces this year\u2019s cover, the soundtrack\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Feel Like an NFL Superstar: Buy an Xbox One Console, Get a Free Copy of Madden NFL 20<\/a><\/strong>
Just in time for pre-season to kick off (pun intended), fans can get a full-download of Madden NFL 20 when they purchase a new Xbox One console for a limited time. Between August 2 and August 17, gamers who purchase an Xbox One X, an Xbox One S or an Xbox One S All-Digital Edition\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Play as a Boar with Stoneskin, a Duck with Moth Wings, and a Moose with Fire Breath in Mutant Year Zero: Seed of Evil<\/a><\/strong>
We\u2019re expanding our tactical adventure game Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden with the all-new Seed of Evil DLC! Our game is based on the pen-and-paper roleplaying game Mutant Year Zero, where the Earth lies in ruins after nuclear war, deadly pandemics and global climate change have wiped\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 6 to 9<\/a><\/strong>
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\u2019s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Details on Vigor 0.9 Update: Aid<\/a><\/strong>
Names. Why does everything need to have names? When we were discussing the name for Update 0.9 internally, we came up with Aid. There are two main reasons for that and they\u2019re both you: the Community and the Outlander. The community, especially those playing the Xbox Game Preview\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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