Windows 10: This Week on Xbox: December 21, 2018

Brink · Dec 21, 2018

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d 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’s happening This Week on Xbox!

343 Industries’ Bonnie Ross to be Inducted Into the AIAS Hall of Fame
Today, we are happy to share that the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced its 23rd Hall of Fame recipient: Bonnie Ross, Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Head of 343 Industries. Ross has been integral… Read more

Xbox Celebrates Your Year in Gaming
This is our favorite time of year when we can all come together and celebrate community shenanigans. We marvel at how one million of you managed to reach the top 10 in a battle royale without panning anyone, just as much as we relish… Read more

New Games with Gold for January 2019
Welcome to another Games with Gold reveal for Xbox One and Xbox 360! In January on Xbox One, play the highly acclaimed platformer Celeste, then show off your mud-driving skills in WRC 6 FIA World Rally Championship. On Xbox 360 and… Read more

NFL Running Back Todd Gurley to Play Madden NFL 19 on Next Xbox Live Sessions
Have you ever wanted to see the Los Angeles Rams’ running back Todd Gurley play as himself in the newest Madden? If so, you are in luck! Todd will join the next episode of Xbox Live Sessions on Friday, December 21 at 4 p.m. PST to play Madden NFL 19… Read more

Celebrating Gaming, Community and What #MyXbox Can Mean for You
Xbox recently hosted a celebration of gaming with a #MyXbox holiday event at the Flagship Microsoft Store in New York City. I’m on the Xbox Community Team and had the pleasure of serving as event emcee and helped lead this gathering that… Read more

Operation Absolute Zero Brings a New Kind of Cold War to Black Ops 4
Hello, Xbox fans! Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Operation Absolute Zero starts December 18. This second free season of content introduces a new Specialist to the line-up, along with tons of gameplay and customization items. In Blackout, winter has arrived… Read more

Insight from the Developer of the Action Shooter Rival Megagun, Available Now on Xbox One
I’ve been passionate about game development since childhood. I started with software like level and map editors, Klik & Play, Multimedia Fusion, and Flash. This led me to discover my love for programming. In 2013 I finished a computer systems degree… Read more

New Reserve Parque Fernando Available Now for theHunter: Call of the Wild on Xbox One
There are few things quite as exciting for a development team as releasing new content. Months or years of hard work finally bear fruit, and the creators behind it can finally step back to listen to the reactions and feedback from players… Read more

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is the journey of a broken Celtic warrior on a vision quest to save the soul of her dead lover from Viking Hell. Hellblade was developed and published independently by a small team with a limited budget. As such, our developers… Read more

What’s Hellfront: Honeymoon and How to Be Really, Really Good at It
Now that Hellfront: Honeymoon has launched on Xbox One, it’s time to ask yourself: What is it, and more importantly, how do you get better at it than your friends? No worries! The developers of SkyGoblin are here to help answer these profoundly important questions… Read more

39 Days to Mars Coming Soon to Xbox One
I’m excited to announce that 39 Days to Mars will be coming to Xbox One in 2019! 39 Days to Mars is a co-operative steampunk puzzle-adventure game, that’s been designed from the very start to support two people playing together. You step into the shoes… Read more

Journey to Find The First Tree, Available Now on Xbox One
I never thought I’d say this, but after all the blood, sweat, and tears, The First Tree is available today on Xbox One. Why is that unbelievable? I started this project as a simple way to tell a story and deal with the ideas of death, loss, and hope, and I didn’t think… Read more

State of Decay 2 Soundtrack Available on Vinyl Today
As 4 million players have been writing their own survival story in State of Decay 2, they’ve been enjoying BAFTA award-winning and Billboard / MTV VMA nominated Danish composer’s Jesper Kyd soundtrack, which is available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon… Read more

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Now Available with Xbox Game Pass
As if you needed any more reason to pick up Xbox Game Pass – Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is now available for Xbox Game Pass members! With its release into the catalog today, Xbox Game Pass members will have the chance to join Senua… Read more
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Brink · Dec 21, 2018

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 18 to 21

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’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).

Donut County

December 18, 2018
Raccoons have taken over Donut County with remote-controlled trash-stealing holes. You play as BK, a hole-driving raccoon who swallows up his friends and their homes to earn prizes. Meet interesting characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole. Donut County is also part of the ID@Xbox Winter of Arcade.

Nippon Marathon

December 18, 2018
San! Ni! Ichi! Hajime!!! Stretch your muscles and embark upon the ultimate marathon of Japan in a silly party racer! Hurdle barrels, outrun Shiba Inu, and dive out of the paths of bicycles, all while throwing fruit at your opponents and dashing across planks precariously balanced over waterfalls in an unreal marathon across the whole of Japan.

Road Redemption

December 19, 2018
An action racing game where you lead your motorcycle gang on an epic journey of pursuit, blood, and speed. Through your travels, you will upgrade your character, bike, and weapons by completing races, assassinations, robberies, and more. You’ll need to use kicks, grabs, counters, and other moves to stay alive.

Hellfront: Honeymoon

December 19, 2018
An intense twin-stick action strategy game, Hellfront: Honeymoon is said to be enjoyed best with friends over a six-pack of fruit juice. It’s PvP with up to four players locally as you battle it out across brief, intense battles.

Sundered: Eldritch Edition

December 21, 2018
Sundered is a horrifying fight for survival and sanity, a hand*-drawn epic from the creators of Jotun. You play Eshe, a wanderer in a ruined world, trapped in ever-*changing caverns filled with hordes of terrifying enemies. Harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses, at the cost of your humanity in this metroidvania-like game.

Asdivine Hearts II

December 21, 2018
With a world on the verge of being frozen in ice, heroes will come together once again to save the world in this sequel to this epic RPG series. Utilizing a brand-new team system, lead up to six characters into battle and destroy powerful foes to save the parallel world of Archelio.
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Brink · Dec 21, 2018

This Week on Xbox: December 14, 2018

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We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d 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’s happening This Week on Xbox!

D&D Strategy Game Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Out Now on Xbox One
Welcome to your next Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is now out on Xbox One and it brings a whole new way to adventure with your favorite D&D heroes! Embark on a sometimes epic, but always hilarious set of adventures… Read more

How to Play Multiplayer in Ashen and Other Useful Tips
If you have entered the world of Ashen you’ve no doubt encountered numerous foes, both large and extra-large, as you traverse this mysterious world to save the light from darkness. Part of what makes Ashen such a compelling and exciting game… Read more

The Inspiration Behind the World of Desert Child
My name’s Oscar Brittain. I’m from this place called Fremantle. It’s a satellite city south of Perth in Western Australia. At first glance it seems entirely insignificant and non-unique. Just another West Coast town with old buildings ranging from the 1870s to 1970s… Read more

Discover the World of Anthem on Xbox One
Greetings, Freelancers! We know you’re itching to suit up in your Javelin for the first time and set out to make a name for yourself in Anthem on Xbox One. And while we wait patiently (or impatiently) for February 22 — or February 15 for EA Access members… Read more

Play it Today: Fortune Island Now Available for Forza Horizon 4
The first expansion for Forza Horizon 4 officially rolls out today, bringing new treasure, adventure, and epic driving action to players worldwide. With extreme terrain, perilous weather conditions such as atmospheric storms and the Aurora Borealis… Read more

GTA Online: Arena War Out Now on Xbox One
Welcome to a new era of entertainment. Time to sit down, strap in, and battle other would-be opponents in the greatest mash-up of sports and automotive gladiatorial combat in human history. The most deranged vehicles! The most brutal weapons… Read more

Highlights from Ghost Recon Wildlands Special Operation 3 Update
Calling all Ghosts! In Special Operation 3, Silent Spade, veteran Ghost Scott Mitchell is calling on Nomad to help rookie John Kozak investigate a plot that links the Santa Blanca Cartel a nuclear threat. Uncover this action-packed plot and complete the mission… Read more

Multiplayer Tips for Final Fantasy XV Comrades, Available Now on Xbox One
Rise and shine, Glaives! New and exciting features have been added to Final Fantasy XV multiplayer: Comrades! Xbox One owners can now enjoy the game separately from Final Fantasy XV and if you already own the Season Pass DLC, we have great news for you… Read more

The 5 Stages of Overcooked During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us and we’re full of yuletide joy here at Ghost Town Games (Oli’s had his tree up since November). This year we’re thrilled to bring you a little present; just keep your eyes peeled on our social channels in the coming days for all the sweet details… Read more

Xbox Game Pass Heads to Dew Tour
Winter wonderland is upon us and the Xbox Game Pass team is traveling to Breckenridge, CO to bring the magic of over 100 great games to snowboarding and winter sports enthusiasts attending the Dew Tour snowboarding competition. Between December 13-17… Read more

Inside Xbox One X Enhanced: Ashen
Many of gaming’s most compelling stories come from those who’ve 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… Read more

Demolish Your Opponents’ Cars During The Crew 2 Free Weekend
If the idea of crunching your opponents’ cars while racing through an aircraft cemetery appeals to you, then the first free weekend for The Crew 2 on Xbox One is the place to be. Hot on the heels of the free Demolition Derby update, which added new destructible cars… Read more

Realm Royale Enters Closed Beta on Xbox One with Founder’s Pack Launch
Heroic Leap Games is proud to announce the next phase of our fantasy battle royale game — Realm Royale is now in closed beta on Xbox One. We’ve been hard at work bringing the game to Xbox One, and we’re excited for players to dive into our closed beta… Read more

Winter Wonderland Returns in Overwatch on Xbox One
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For the next three weeks, Overwatch is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of a seasonal event: Winter Wonderland! Expand your collection of seasonal items, enjoy two classic winter brawls, and get ready for… Read more

Kingdom Two Crowns and its Feudal Japan Inspiration
Today Kingdom Two Crowns is launching on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass, the next installment in the award-winning micro-strategy series. We introduce a brand-new campaign mode which moves away from the roguelike element that we had in previous iterations… Read more

Singer Kane Brown to Help Support U.S. Veterans on Next Xbox Live Sessions
Fresh off receiving his No. 1 Billboard 200 debuting album, “Experiment,” and third No. 1 country radio single with “Lose It,” singer and songwriter Kane Brown will be joining the next episode of Xbox Live Sessions on Tuesday, December 11… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 18 to 21
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’s coming soon to Xbox One… Read more
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Source: This Week on Xbox: December 14, 2018 - Xbox Wire

Brink · Dec 21, 2018

This Week on Xbox: December 7, 2018

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We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

Xbox Game Pass: Mortal Kombat X, Ashen, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, and More This December
Hello, Xbox Game Pass members! It’s been, what… a whole 24 hours since we announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass? Time to drop a few more for December. We’re here to share the factual facts about factual games coming… Read more

Prepare for the Team-Oriented Gameplay of Aftercharge on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass
Hello Xbox players! At Chainsawesome Games, we’re all big on multiplayer games and our favorites are the ones you need to coordinate as a team to outsmart your opponents. As gamers ourselves, what we’ve seen way too many times are… Read more

Help Xbox and 2K Design the Next Project Backboard Basketball Court
As part of a partnership between our friends at 2K (publisher of NBA 2K19), Project Backboard, and us at Xbox, we’re proud to announce today that the basketball court at the Salvation Army Siemon Family Youth & Community Center in Los Angeles… Read more

Thronebreaker: A New Witcher Tale Arrives on Xbox One
Today I’m thrilled to tell you a bit more about Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, our new game set in The Witcher universe! First — what is Thronebreaker? The easiest answer is that it’s a single-player role-playing game which combines narrative-driven exploration… Read more

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Available Now at Retail Stores
Over a million fans worldwide have experienced an epic journey with Senua, a Celtic warrior who embarks on a haunting vision quest to save the soul of her dead lover from Viking hell, and today we’re excited to announce that Ninja Theory’s critically acclaimed… Read more

Free Content Available Now on Battlefield V
Battlefield V launched November 20 on Xbox One with eight unique maps, eight intense modes, a variety of weapons, vehicles, and munitions. But there’s so much more coming in the Tides of War, the game’s ongoing live service available free to all players… Read more

Tips and Tricks for Playing Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is now available on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass! It is a tactical adventure game, with turn-based combat and real-time exploration of a post-apocalyptic world. You control a team of mutants, exploring a world destroyed by nuclear war… Read more

Subnautica’s Journey from Idea to Version 1.0 on Xbox One
When I had the first inkling of an idea for Subnautica, I was sitting in my garden in here in San Francisco. We had just finished a grueling journey making our previous game, Natural Selection 2. To make that game, we had to start a company, get funding, write an engine… Read more

Let Loose with the ID@Xbox Party Time Sale
December, the month that brings the family together for gift giving, delicious dinners, and… intense gaming! From bomb diffusion to cooking, trivia to goofy world building, we have something for everyone. From now through December 10… Read more

Take Your Sims on a Vacation in Outdoor Retreat and Jungle Adventure Expansions
Your Sims – they’re just like us. They pay bills, work long hours, take care of their families, and take out the trash. And, especially at this time of year, they could really use a vacation. Luckily, The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat and The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure… Read more

Introducing Spotify’s New and Improved Experience on Xbox One
With Spotify, it’s easy to find the right music for every moment, whether you’re working out, partying, or gaming. Gamers know the importance of having the perfect soundtrack to match what they’re playing – everything from the most elusive psychedelic… Read more

Play The Elder Scrolls Online Free This Weekend with Xbox Live Gold
Xbox Live Gold members can play The Elder Scrolls Online and experience Tamriel like never before during our Free Play Event! Get ready to experience an ever-expanding story in a persistent Elder Scrolls world. The Elder Scrolls Online Free Play Event… Read more

Family Settings on Xbox Provide Fun, Positive Gaming; New Tools for Cross-Play Now Available
Here at Xbox, we see technology as an advantage for families today. It can be a positive force in the home and classroom, in personal growth, and in helping families and friends spend quality time together. We also know that it’s important that children… Read more

Embrace the Power of the Posterior in Brief Battles
Get ready to fight your friends in underwear-fueled battles on Xbox One in our upcoming butt-em-up party game, Brief Battles! If you’ve heard of Brief Battles before, that might be because it was announced for Xbox One just over a year ago… Read more

Take to the Skies in Fortnite Season 7 on Xbox One
Season 7 has arrived with the smash of a mysterious iceberg! Winter has brought many changes to the Fortnite map for you to explore. Ziplines are a new way to help you travel to and from high terrain. For you chill and thrill seekers, the new Frosty Flights location… Read more

Author Meagan Marie on Her New Book Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play
This week, a new book profiling some of the most high-profile women in gaming was released. Written by Crystal Dynamics’ Senior Community and Social Media Manager Meagan Marie, “Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play” looks at the major accomplishments… Read more

Fortune Island Arrives in Forza Horizon 4 on December 13
Treasure, adventure, and epic driving action awaits you on Fortune Island, the first expansion for the critically acclaimed open world racing game Forza Horizon 4, developed by Playground Games. Fortune Island launches on December 13 for $19.99 on Xbox One… Read more

Darksiders Returns to Xbox with Fury, Death, and War Like Never Before
The Darksiders franchise made its debut on Xbox 360 back in 2010. At the time, the first horsemen of the Apocalypse, War, quickly became a favorite among hack-n-slash, action-adventure fans for his larger-than-life design, weaponry and in-game battles… Read more

The World of Ashen Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass December 7
The wait is over! The dark world of Ashen will finally see the light and launch on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass on December 7… and what a journey it’s been to get here! To celebrate the upcoming launch of Ashen, the ID@Xbox team recently visited our studios… Read more

Kicking off ID@Xbox’s Winter of Arcade with Ashen, Below, and More!
More than a decade ago, the Xbox team introduced Xbox Live Summer of Arcade to showcase a series of incredibly independent games on Xbox 360 like Braid, Castle Crashers, LIMBO, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and more throughout the entire season… Read more

It’s Time to Eradicate Demons in Devil May Cry 5, Demo Out Now Exclusively on Xbox One
We aren’t exaggerating when we say Devil May Cry 5 is one of the most over-the-top action experiences of this generation. You don’t have to take our word for it, you can play the demo right now only on Xbox One! The Devil May Cry series is the undisputed pioneer… Read more

Experience the Wild Open World of Rage 2 with a New Trailer
It’s not enough for us to just tell you how crazy the world of Rage 2 is. That’s something you need to see to believe – and we’ve got something new for you that’ll surely turn you into a believer, ahead of the game’s launch on Xbox One on May 14, 2019… Read more

Far Cry: New Dawn Transforms A Familiar Far Cry World
Those who played Ubisoft’s Far Cry 5 to completion know it concluded with a Hope County-consuming mushroom cloud and a vindicated cult leader. While Project at Eden’s Gate’s Joseph Seed was right about the End of Days, the prophesying “Father” couldn’t… Read more

Behind the Doors of Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek, Available Now on Xbox One
In Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek we wanted to explore the story of events that lead up directly to the original game. I know all of you had questions on what exactly happened, and why the Neighbor is the way he is. This is a very dramatic prequel, and some of you may need… Read more

Details on Vigor 0.7 Update: Breach
In the previous update to the post-war shoot ‘n’ loot game Vigor, the team focused on technical improvements, significant looting and crafting reworks, and the addition of the possibility to play with a friend. Building upon the fundamentals, the new update…. Read more

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 11 to 14
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’s coming soon to Xbox One… Read more
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