Windows 10: Anthem Open Demo on February 1-3 for Xbox One

Brink · Feb 1, 2019

It’s finally time to get hands-on with Anthem during the open demo from February 1 to 3 and jump into a javelin to explore the beauty and chaos of the world you’ve heard so much about. If you’re wondering what the open demo experience is like, take a second to check out these four things you can expect:

You’ll Get to Visit Fort Tarsis

The demo starts in Fort Tarsis, the walled city that you call home in Anthem. It’s your hub for everything you’ll need between missions – it’s also a space where you are protected from dangerous forces that torment the outside world. In Tarsis, you can visit the Forge and customize your javelin with loot you pick up on missions. You can also head to other locations in Fort Tarsis, like the Enclave, the Bar, and the Arcanist Lab. This will be where you get to know the characters of Anthem, and many of them will be around to chat, though their contracts (special in-game missions) will not be available.

You’ll Get Your Own Javelin to Personalize (Two of Them, Actually)

In the open demo, you’ll start out as a level 10 pilot with a fully equipped javelin of your choice. All four javelins have been unlocked in the open demo, so you’ll get the chance to play as Ranger, Colossus, Storm and Interceptor as you see fit. Your level will be capped at level 15 but you still have access to the Forge to personalize your javelins and change your loadouts to equip any new gear or weaponry you get on missions.

The earn rates on XP, Items, and Coin have been adjusted to give you a full Anthem experience over the relatively short timeframe of the demo. You’ll also be given some Coin in the demo so you can have the chance to purchase and equip cosmetics.

You’ll Embark on Expeditions

In the demo you can head out into the world, completing missions and discovering some of the secrets it holds. You’ll meet the Arcanist Matthias, part of an order of researcher-monks charged with unlocking the mysteries of the world, who will send you on a three-part expedition to track down a shaper relic with mysterious powers. Explore, fly, and swim in Freeplay and take on emergent challenges as you travel through a section of Great Falls Canyon and some of the surrounding areas. You’ll even get to delve into one of the Strongholds, high-level dungeons that require a full squad of Freelancers to complete.

You’ll Encounter Unfriendly Wildlife

Whenever you venture into the world of Anthem you can be sure that you’ll encounter beautifully dangerous wildlife. You might be hoping for a grabbit sighting but don’t let your guard down — there are living, moving threats that can come from all angles.

These creatures don’t care if you’re in the midst of a mission or casually exploring the world in Anthem’s free-roaming mode Freeplay, they’re poised to make you have a no-good, very bad day — and cause major damage while they’re at it. You may encounter wyverns, vicious flying creatures that will attack anything they come across, raining fire on their prey from above and leaving you desperate for a way to douse the flames and regain your health. Oh, but if you think that’s terrifying, just wait until you meet an ursix.

This demo will give you an amazing look at the full Anthem experience, so mark your calendars for February 1-3, and get ready for the full game’s release on February 22 on Xbox One.

Anthem is able for pre-order today on Xbox One via the Microsoft Store and is available to play February 22. Click here for purchase details.
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Source: Prepare for the Anthem Open Demo February 1-3 - Xbox Wire

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Brink · Feb 1, 2019

#XboxE3 2018: Discover the World of Anthem on Xbox One

From the studio that created Mass Effect and Dragon Age comes a new world full of mystery and danger: Anthem. It’s been a year since Anthem was unveiled at the Xbox E3 Briefing in 2017, and now it’s back with a better look at the intriguing gameplay.The setup is straightforward: you and up to three friends are Freelancers, adventurers who don powered suits of armor called Javelins to take on tough missions in a brutal wilderness. There are four models of Javelin: the versatile Ranger, the tanky Colossus, the agile Interceptor, and the mystical Storm. While each play differently, they all dish out plenty of firepower. Players will be able to collect multiple suits and swap them out for different missions.

Each Javelin is also highly customizable, with gear and weapons, along with changes to the look of the Javelins themselves. All the gear and weapons will be unlocked through progression (so no pay-to-win) and the only microtransaction content will be cosmetic items (with no loot boxes).

While the game is meant to be played with a team to back you up, you can play through the story on your own. The dev team has stressed that grouping up will be as seamless and fun as possible, with an eye on making a team player out of even the most devoted lone wolf.

The world itself will be shared across the entire Anthem community, whether it’s night or day, stormy or clear, every player in Anthem experiences it at the same time. The world will be changing as well, with the promise of new stories and missions being added after release along with the possibility of some world-shaking events. All of this is made possible because every game is hosted on dedicated servers.

Anthem launches February 22, 2019, with EA Access members jumping in a week early on February 15. You can pre-order Anthem on Xbox One now for VIP access to pre-launch playable demos.
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Source: E3 2018: Discover the World of Anthem on Xbox One - Xbox Wire

Brink · Feb 1, 2019

Gears Pro Circuit Descends on Mexico City February 1-3

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Get ready for the Gears Pro Circuit Mexico City Open on February 1-3 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, where top Gears Pro Circuit teams from around the world will compete for a $200,000 prize pool. Tickets are still available for fans to watch 70+ teams like OpTic Gaming, Denial and Ghost Gaming (the #1 LATAM team). There will also be a 2v2 Gnashers tournament on February 2 – registration begins on Saturday and is available to the first 100 spectators/pro players that sign-up.

Tune in to live.gearsofwar.com throughout the weekend to claim exclusive free in-game items including the new Glow and Mexico City weapons skins. If you want to fully immerse yourself in the Gears saga after the Gears Pro Circuit Mexico City Open, Xbox Game Pass members can now play every Gears of War game.

Have a great weekend Gears fans – we’ll see you from February 1-3 as teams battle it out in Mexico City! Be sure to visit http://www.gears.gg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> and follow @EsportsGears on Twitter to keep up-to-date with the latest information about Gears Esports.

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Source: Gears Pro Circuit Descends on Mexico City February 1-3 - Xbox Wire

Brink · Feb 1, 2019

Forza Horizon 3 Windows 10 demo now available

Windows 10 players can now get a taste of the epic automotive adventure that is Forza Horizon 3 with the launch of the Windows 10 demo of Forza Horizon 3. Starting today, the Forza Horizon 3 Windows 10 PC demo is available in the Windows Store for no additional charge.

In Forza Horizon 3, you’re the boss of the Horizon Festival – the biggest and best cars and music festival in the world. Your goal is to expand the festival to new locations throughout Australia and you’ll get your first taste of what that experience is like in the demo. Along the way, you’ll be able to explore a portion of Forza Horizon 3’s map, while taking a guided tour through some of the best features that the game has to offer.

Your tour Down Under begins in classic Horizon fashion – with beautiful scenery, great driving roads, and awesome vehicles. From the moment the action begins, you are unmistakably in Australia, with all of its awe-inspiring beauty and tremendous environmental diversity. You’ll blast along ocean-side roads, and race on the beach alongside the famed Twelve Apostles landmarks. You’ll grab ludicrous air off of Danger Sign jumps buried deep in the Australian rainforests, and have a chance to get sideways through Drift Zones in Byron Bay. Once you’ve finished all the events in the demo, you’ll be able to hop online and join your fellow Forza friends in an online free-roam session to explore the demo’s map together.

Xbox One Demo in HDR

In addition to the release of the Forza Horizon 3 demo for Windows 10 PC, today we are releasing an update for the Forza Horizon 3 Xbox One demo. This update will add HDR support to the demo, giving players on Xbox One S (and viewing on an HDR display) the ability to experience the fun and beauty of the Forza Horizon 3 demo in all its HDR glory.

Recommended/Ideal Specs

The recommended and ideal PC specs for the Forza Horizon 3 demo on Windows 10 PC are identical to those for the full version of the game (apart from hard drive space required). Here’s the details:

Minimum

OS: Windows Anniversary Edition 64-bit 14393.102

CPU: i5 3570 @ 3.4GHz

GPU: NVIDIA GT 750Ti or AMD R7 250X

VRAM: 2 GB

RAM: 8 GB

Storage: 21 GB available space

Expected Performance: 720p/30fps

Recommended

OS: Windows Anniversary Edition 64-bit 14393.102

CPU: i7 3820 @ 3.6GHz

GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970, GTX 1060 or AMD R9 290X, RX 480

VRAM: 4 GB

RAM: 12 GB

Storage: 21 GB available space

Expected Performance: 1080p/30fps

Ideal

OS: Windows Anniversary Edition 64-bit 14393.102

CPU: i7 6700 @ 4.0GHz

GPU: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti, GTX 1080 or AMD Fury X

VRAM: 6 GB

RAM: 16 GB

Storage: 21 GB available space

Expected Performance: 4K/30fps

The Forza Horizon 3 demo for Windows 10 PC is now available on the Windows Store.
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Source: Forza Horizon 3 Windows 10 Demo Now Available - Xbox Wire

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