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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

Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Ghost War Multiplayer Hands On<\/a><\/strong>
As we near the October 4 release of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, it\u2019s worth looking back at the tremendous support Ubisoft has given to its predecessor, Ghost Recon Wildlands. Since its initial release in March 2017, we\u2019ve seen new story content, Xbox One X enhancements\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Free Play Days: The Elder Scrolls Online and Rainbow Six Siege<\/a><\/strong>
This week, we have some exciting games to announce for the Free Play Days event! To make it even better, both games will be available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play for a whole week. Starting today, The Elder Scrolls Online\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Gears<\/p>\n

\"Gears<\/p>\n

Be Forever Bound by Blood (and Ink) at our Global Gears Ink Pop-Up Events<\/a><\/strong>
Tattoos are a long-held tradition in the Gears of War world; from the famous Marcus Fenix tattoo in the game world, to the thousands of Crimson Omens, Lancers and COG tags out in the real world, we are constantly inspired, awed and humbled by the culture of permanent\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Support a Mixer Partner when you join Xbox Game Pass<\/a><\/strong>
We consistently hear from gamers that streamers\u2019 content helps motivate them to discover their next favorite game, whether it\u2019s the latest AAA release, a puzzling indie platformer or even a must-play classic. It\u2019s why we first built Mixer Direct Purchase back in 2018\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Control\"<\/p>\n

\"Control\"<\/p>\n

10 Gameplay Tips for Control, Available Now on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
We\u2019re delighted to announce that Control is out now on Xbox One. For those unaware (where have you been?) Control is a 3rd person action-adventure supernatural developed by our friends at Remedy Entertainment and published here at 505 Games. You know these devs\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mega Man Zero\/ZX Legacy Collection Lands on Xbox One January 21, 2020<\/a><\/strong>
Taking legendary Reploids into the far future alongside a new generation of heroes looking to carve out their own story, Mega Man Zero\/ZX Legacy Collection brings intense action from all six games to Xbox One on January 21, 2020 and is available for pre-order today\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Bard\u2019s Tale IV: Director\u2019s Cut Arrives with Xbox Game Pass Today<\/a><\/strong>
The definitive edition of The Bard\u2019s Tale IV from inXile entertainment arrives today on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC with Xbox Game Pass! The studio founded by Brian Fargo \u2013 an Xbox Game Studios alum \u2014 invites you to return to Skara Brae to defeat a newly awakened\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Break out the Bondo for Wreckfest, Available Now on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
If you\u2019ve ever daydreamed about wrenching on the engine of your very own classic muscle car and taking it online to dominate a high-speed racing circuit, then Wreckfest is for you. If the thought of converting your living room couch into a riding vehicle and tearing past\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Borderlands<\/p>\n

\"Borderlands<\/p>\n

Borderlands 3 Hands On: Let\u2019s Spec a Character!<\/a><\/strong>
My hands-on preview of Borderlands 3 at gamescom 2019 began quite unusually, as these things go. No tutorial, no spiel from a game director or designer; just straight into the character selection screen, as if I were playing at home. For all the talk about millions, or even\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

New Steam Level Available Now for Human: Fall Flat on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Hello there, fellow Xbox humans! It\u2019s been another incredible year for Human: Fall Flat. Since launching the spooky nighttime level Dark on Xbox One earlier this year, our quirky puzzle-puzzle platformer has gone from strength to strength \u2013 and it\u2019s all thanks to you\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Monster<\/p>\n

\"Monster<\/p>\n

Prepare for the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta on September 2 by Pre-loading Today on Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
Soon, Monster Hunter: World\u2019s massive expansion, Iceborne, will arrive on Xbox One. To prepare would-be hunters to experience this epic new land, Capcom is hosting a series of beta sessions and four quests to play before the game\u2019s global release on September 6\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

ID@Xbox Launches a New YouTube Channel for Independent Gaming<\/a><\/strong>
Today marks the launch of the ID@Xbox YouTube channel! Click here to give it a visit. With this channel, we are going to present the very best in Independent games coming to Xbox One and Windows PC, and maybe even some fun original programming along the way\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Games<\/p>\n

\"Games<\/p>\n

New Games with Gold for September 2019<\/a><\/strong>
In September on Xbox One, take out your targets on a global stage in Hitman: The Complete First Season and then collaboration is the key to escaping in We Were Here. On Xbox 360, and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, save humanity once more in Earth Defense 2025\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Speedy New Gauss Warframe Blazes a Path in Saint of Altra Update Coming Soon to Xbox One<\/a><\/strong>
The Digital Extremes development team has teased players for months now with one of the more iconic upcoming Warframes, Gauss \u2014 and he\u2019s almost here! Like your favorite lightning-fast comic book characters, the 41st Warframe is a speed demon fueled by powers and abilities\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Blair<\/p>\n

\"Blair<\/p>\n

Blair Witch: How You Play Matters<\/a><\/strong>
Blair Witch is a first-person, story-driven psychological horror game and it launches today with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC. While based on the iconic, cinematic lore of \u201dBlair Witch,\u201d it tells a completely original story exploring human descent into darkness\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Play GTA Online This Weekend to Get GTA$ and Check Out the New Ocelot Locust Sports Car<\/a><\/strong>
Whether you\u2019re throwing a private party for your friends, spiking your heart rate in the pulse-pounding Race Series or saving the world as we know it from diabolical forces in The Doomsday Heist, there\u2019s always something exciting going on in Grand Theft Auto Online\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour<\/a><\/strong>
Starting today, The Coalition and Rockstar Energy are teaming up to reward Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with free Gears 5 Collector\u2019s Edition Rockstar Energy cans and exclusive giveaways as part of the Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 3 to 6<\/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\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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