{"id":98249,"date":"2019-08-09T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=122706"},"modified":"2019-08-09T20:00:40","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T20:00:40","slug":"this-week-on-xbox-august-9-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/09\/this-week-on-xbox-august-9-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week on Xbox: August 9, 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

The Story Behind Duo\u2019s Family Friendly Party Game: Must Dash Amigos<\/a><\/strong>
\u201cWe should make a game together\u201d \u2013 that\u2019s what myself and Ant would say to each other on an almost weekly basis when we met in 2011, but we never did. In 2015 we finally bit the bullet, entering a game jam with no real coding skills between us, armed with a silly idea and a lot of passion\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Metal Wolf Chaos XD Available Now on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Since its original release in 2004, Metal Wolf Chaos has been a bit of a legend or peculiarity in FromSoftware\u2019s stories history. While it was genuinely an attempt to appeal to gamers outside of Japan with a more arcade-style experience mech game, in a cruel twist of fate the game\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Xbox Live Gold Free Play Days: Vigor<\/a><\/strong>
Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play Vigor for free on Xbox One during Xbox Live Gold\u2019s Free Play Days! Experience an excellent opportunity to face the harsh-yet-beautiful backdrop of post-war Norway. The Free Play Days event begins Thursday, August 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

A Whole New Saga of Survival in Ark: Genesis on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, \u201cWhat\u2019s next for Ark?\u201d Approaching five years in development, Ark has grown far more than we had ever imagined, and it is clear the appeal of big, crazy new worlds filled with dinosaurs and fantastical creatures to tame and ride with\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bigger than Ever: Gears 5 Limited Edition Xbox One X Console & Accessories Available for Preorder Today<\/a><\/strong>
With Early Access beginning a month from today you don\u2019t have long to wait to get your hands on the biggest Gears ever. To celebrate, we\u2019re excited to announce a suite of custom Gears 5 hardware, including a stunning Limited Edition Xbox One X console and controller\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Children of Morta: Designing a Game with a Family at its Core<\/a><\/strong>
Children of Morta, an upcoming story-driven action RPG coming to Xbox One on October 15, tells a story of a family struggle and uses its main theme as a foothold in the design process. In the initial design stage, we decided to stick to the rogue-lite genre because of high replay value that\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gears 5 Has Gone Gold \u2013 Celebrate with our Full Achievement List<\/a>
<\/strong>Today, The Coalition and Xbox are proud to announce that Gears 5 has gone gold \u2013 a major moment ahead of its launch next month. This is significant for us as game creators, as it means the game disc has been released to manufacturing so that everyone can enjoy and play on September 6\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Build Extraordinary Empires Today in Age of Wonders: Planetfall on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is now available! To prepare you for in-depth empire building in the new, sci-fi setting, we\u2019re revealing intel on how to conquer your foes and build a future for your people. First comes first \u2013 choosing your faction. You\u2019ll pick from six unique choices \u2013 from the militant Vanguard\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 13 to August 16<\/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\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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