Monat: August 2019

  • August 31st : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190829-1945)

    August 31st : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190829-1945)

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    Starting at 6:00 PM PST today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest 1910 Xbox One system update (Build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7132.190829-1945).

    DETAILS:

    • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7132.190829-1945
    • Available: 6:00 PM, August 31, 2019
    • Mandatory: 3:00 AM September 1, 2019

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    FEATURE UPDATES:

    Home (Experiment)

    • Thank you all for the great feedback on the experimental home update. The first round of our home experiment concludes this week, and Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead users who have it will start to see the current dashboard again. This is in preparation for additional testing to the Xbox One dashboard. We’ll let everyone know when to keep an eye out for the next round of testing based on your initial feedback.

    FIXES:

    Dashboard

    • Various fixes to UI and navigation.
    • When the console goes idle, users can now navigate the tabs with a USB keyboard.

    My Games & Apps

    • Fixes to the download ETA timer reliability when downloading content.

    Notifications

    • Fixed an issue where some users would receive duplicate notifications at the same time.
    • Users should no longer receive notifications while in a game asking for feedback.

    Settings

    • Fixed an issue where users are unable to access certain areas of System Settings pages.
    • Fixed an issue where Users were unable to set their Home console in Settings.

    Store

    • When navigating to a product page, trailer playback will respect content restrictions.

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    KNOWN ISSUES:

    System

    • Some users have reported the console shutting down unexpectedly while using Netflix.
    • Some users have reported the console shutting down while playing games.

    Dolby Access

    • Users are unable to complete the setup for Dolby Atmos in the app and the app is not recognizing Dolby Atmos headphones
      • Note: This is an issue with the Dolby Access app and the app developers are aware and investigating. 

    Audio

    • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
      • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

    Gamertag

    • Customers attempting to change their GT using the new Gamertag features on the console will not yet see those changes reflected on the console.

    Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

     

    Thank you for being part of the Alpha Skip Ahead ring! For more information regarding the Xbox One Update preview rings, check out our blog post here.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • Daily Deal – Ultimate Games Publisher Sale, Up to 90% Off

    Daily Deal – Ultimate Games Publisher Sale, Up to 90% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save up to 90% off on Ultimate Games titles!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Friday, September 13 at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Daily Deal – MOTHERGUNSHIP, 75% Off

    Daily Deal – MOTHERGUNSHIP, 75% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 75% on MOTHERGUNSHIP!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Astroneer is a Co-op Space Sandbox Launching on PS4 This Fall

    Astroneer is a Co-op Space Sandbox Launching on PS4 This Fall

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    Hello! Joe from System Era Softworks here to share some news about something that many of you have been asking for! Our first game, Astroneer, is coming to PS4 on November 15, and is available to pre-order right now! We couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing PS4 roster, and we’ve just released a trailer to celebrate!

    Creating Space Personalities

    Now that the announcement is official, we wanted to take a look back at the creative process behind one of the most recognizable things in Astroneer: our space suits! The creation of Astroneer suits is a multi-step process, combining not only the art and visual presentation, but also animation, to give them all distinct personalities like this:

    For suit creation, we worked very closely with an amazing Concept Artist and 3D artist, Heather Penn. After the first four suits in the game were decided on, she was tasked with creating a new round of suits for each planet type in the game. She ran with that idea, and started to envision space suits for all the different environments that Astroneers might encounter on their travels. Heather put together this image of the overall workflow, starting from sketch to final in-game art:

    Heather starts with sketches of variations to work out ideas quickly. After refining the sketches to the final version, she then moves to modeling a rough silhouette of the suit’s major features to make sure it works in 3D. Once that is done, she “paints over” the 3D shape, then models the final asset off of that.

    The Process

    Some of the earliest sketches we saw of the new suits were mood boards with rough silhouette drawings. These mood boards always included really interesting images to show the inspiration and themes for the suits. One of our favorites incorporated the famous “water bear” photos from a few years back.

    As you can see in the above photo, inspiration for Tundra suit came from microorganisms, diving suits, and military style safety armor, among other things. Here is another one, showing that the Arid suit’s design is heavily inspired by real life space suits and astronaut clothing:

    After a round of feedback and approval for the rough designs, the real fun began. Heather went to work modeling the suits in 3D from the concepts. She told us a little bit about that process:

    “Because I am a concept artist and 3D artist, a lot of the magic happens when I actually convert it. I don’t have to get the (2D) designs perfect…Which is sort of freeing because in the translation from 2D to 3D, something always goes wrong.”

    The best example of these happy accidents came during the modeling of the Exotic suit. The original sketches of it were super adorable and we loved them, but once they got to 3D, we realized something really important was missing: A head!

    Astroneers need a head so they can move it around and shine their headlamp where they are looking when underground… and Exotic suit’s body was also its head. Heather then created an extremely scientific drawing to illustrate to the team how she would solve that problem:

    After we all nearly passed out from immense adorable-ness of this masterpiece, she separated out the “dome” of the suit to be a head that could spin around, and that actually added some really cool options for when animation came into play!

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    After the 3D models are finalized, Gene, our animator, takes over and creates an animation skeleton that fits with the suit’s body shape, and then sets out to create unique versions of all of the animations that suits need, like walks, runs, waves, dances, and so on.

    Creating distinct and emotive Astroneer suits is actually a big challenge because you never see their faces, and none of them talk (besides the occasional muffled exclamation). But, right from the beginning of the process, Heather often told the team about the head canons she developed alongside the creation of the suits.

    In a lot of cases, Gene, our animator, took that guidance and then gave each of the suits distinct body language to reinforce that unspoken personality. For example, Heather told us that she pictured Exotic suit to be a clumsy, pigeon-toed scientist, and if you look at the final animations, that inspiration is unmistakably there:

    Gene is also instrumental when making the animations we use in our trailers like the PS4 announce trailer we posted recently. The team loves when we get the opportunity to use out-of-game content to build on the personalities of the Astroneer suits, while also giving players cool moments where they can see their favorite suits interacting with one another.

    Thanks for reading! I hope that was a cool look at some of the fun behind the scenes work that goes into Astroneer. We can’t wait to bring Astroneer to PlayStation fans while continuing to develop it for years to come. The game is now available for pre-order, both digitally and physically!

    See you in the stars.

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  • Surprise! Roguelike Darling Risk of Rain 2 Drops on PS4 Today

    Surprise! Roguelike Darling Risk of Rain 2 Drops on PS4 Today

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    Those of us at Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing are stoked out of our minds to . If you’re hearing about Risk of Rain 2 for the first time, let’s play a little catch up! Way back in the halcyon days of 2013, Risk of Rain dropped, quickly becoming one of the early titles leading a roguelike resurgence.

    Now, Risk of Rain 2 marks the return of 2013’s classic roguelike, but adds a whole new dimension. While the first game was a 2D action game, Risk of Rain 2 is a fully 3D title. That means some things are pretty different, but one of our goals was actually to keep the core moment-to-moment gameplay feeling similar and authentic to the original title. Here’s what it’s like!

    As one of a cast of sci-fi survivors, drop onto a beautiful but foreboding planet and blast your way to an escape. Enemies, loot, and mysteries abound in this multiplayer roguelike that’s absolutely stuffed to the seams with places to see, items to unlock, and baddies to blow up. Grab some friends in four player online co-op, stack up some items, and try to survive the wildlife.

    When you land in Risk of Rain 2, the enemies will likely kick your butt, but in a fair way. Pay close attention and you’ll see patterns everywhere. You learn. You grow. You get better. Eventually taking down enormous bosses to push ever deeper into the planet’s mysteries.

    In each randomized run, it’s essential to explore wide open stages, hunting enemies that turn into sweet, sweet EXP and gold. Once you’ve caused a mini-extinction event, use that gold to pop open some chests and gear up.

    More than 70 items await your discovery, each one appearing on your survivor as you pick it up. Each item stacks and combines with the rest, scaling you from a regular shooter to an absolute god of destruction. For example, who doesn’t want a teddy bear who will literally take a shot for them? How about a ukulele that shoots lightning? A goat hoof? Yeah, it gets a little weird.

    Seven different survivors are included on day one, each with a different suite of abilities and playstyles. The Commando’s a great place to start, which is why he’s the only character you have at the beginning of the game. He shoots, he rolls, he rocks. As you play you’ll unlock more survivors like the Huntress, a futuristic archer, the turret-happy Engineer, and REX, a puppy-like symbiote of a robot and plant.

    Enjoy months of free additional content, already on its way to PS4. This includes new survivors, stages, bosses, items and more. Risk of Rain 2 is available NOW. Also, be sure to download the PS4-exclusive dynamic theme for free.

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  • The Drop: New PlayStation Games for September 3, 2019

    The Drop: New PlayStation Games for September 3, 2019

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    Journey to the frigid Hoarfrost Reach in search of ferocious monsters, new mysteries to solve, and an armory’s worth of new weapons and gear to craft. Capcom’s massive Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion launches next Friday on PS4. Mix and match powerful new combinations of skills across new armor sets and master the game-changing Clutch Claw to get a leg up on your quarry. Oh, and don’t forget to pack some Hot Drinks!

    Other highlights include Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, NBA 2K20, River City Girls, Catherine: Full Body, and Torchlight II. For the full list of new releases, read on. And enjoy The Drop!

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    Apocalipsis: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
    PS4 — Digital (Out 9/6)
    In Apocalipsis you play as Harry, for whom the loss of his beloved was the end of his world. Now he has to venture out into the strange, unwelcoming and haunted lands to get her back. On his journey he will meet fantastical creatures, straight from the visions of the 15th and 16th artists such as Hans Holbein or Albrecht Dürer.
    Asdivine Menace
    PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy)
    Travel the galaxy to bring the truth full circle in an epic fantasy RPG! Experience immersive turn-based battles with cooperative attacks and new limit break skills. With all quests, collecting and crafting, the battle arena, and even post-game content, Asdivine Menace comes packed with enough elements to satisfy JRPG-hungry gamers.
    Blindfold: A Vérité VR Experience
    PS VR — Digital
    Blindfold places you in the perspective of a photojournalist enduring a harsh interrogation in Iran’s infamous Evin Prison. Drawing from real-life accounts and historical fact, Blindfold presents a powerful vérité experience that explores the unique storytelling possibilities of VR.
    Catherine: Full Body
    PS4 — Digital, Retail
    The captivating tale returns in Catherine: Full Body – bigger and better than before. Improved visuals and gameplay, brand-new music, enhanced multiplayer options, and much more await in this enticing new package. Will our indecisive protagonist survive the trials and tribulations of love, or fall to temptations?
    Fifty Words By Powgi
    PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy)
    A brand new word search puzzle from Powgi. This time there’s no grid, no list of words to find and no wrong letters! Discover the 50 intertwined words and paint them with vibrant highlights to create a unique piece of blended color art as you relax into each puzzle.
    Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
    PS4 — Digital
    The mega-hit RPG returns! This PS4 version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience. In a world engulfed in war, Squall, a member of an elite mercenary force, leads his group in a fight against the sorceress Edea to prevent her from fulfilling her nefarious goal.
    Flowers Are Dead
    PS4 — Digital (Out 9/5)
    Flowers Are Dead is a first person story-based game. Play as Evelyn. Face your tribulations. Delve deep into your mind, trace down the one that got away and live through your memories.
    PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy)
    Himno is a non-violent, no death platformer. Use wall-jumps, slides & dashes to reach new heights in randomly generated maps! Using easy to learn controls, parkour through each map to overcome platforming challenges to reach new districts. Level up as new heights are reached and rescue wisps to light up the darkness around you.
    Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
    PS4 — Digital, Retail
    Face off against ferocious beasts as you fight for survival in a lush living ecosystem. Let your hunting instinct take you further than ever! Iceborne is a massive expansion that picks up after the ending of Monster Hunter: World and opens up the new master rank!
    PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 9/6)
    2K continues to redefine what’s possible in sports gaming with NBA 2K20, featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes, and more. Plus, with its immersive open-world Neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together and create what’s next in basketball culture.
    The Perplexing Orb
    PS4 — Digital
    Experience a puzzle platforming challenge like no other! Roll through over 60 single player stages collecting artifacts, navigating obstacles, and knocking over the finish post to achieve victory!
    Post War Dreams
    PS4 — Digital
    Post War Dreams is a 2.5D story-rich, side scrolling action game set in the wasteland of USA, plagued with constant war. Following the collapse of the economy, government, and society, you must brave heavily armed militia, lawless gangs, and other challenges to escape this post-apocalyptic wasteland alive.
    Project Nimbus: Code Mirai
    PS4 — Digital
    Project Nimbus: Code Mirai is a mech-based flying game inspired by the Gundam, Macross and Ace Combat series. PN:CM features vibrant graphics, blistering action gameplay and an epic storyline. Fly a variety of Battle Frames while fighting enemies over floating cities, vast oceans, and in the reaches of space.
    River City Girls
    PS4 — Digital (Out 9/5)
    There’s trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson – either solo or in 2-player co-op. It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!
    Root Letter: Last Answer
    PS4 — Digital
    The return of the best-selling interactive mystery visual novel. Follow in the footsteps of Aya Fumino, a school penfriend allegedly involved in a tragic murder 15 years ago. Explore the prefecture of Shimane, uncover clues, and use the letters you wrote to each other to track down her childhood friends for questioning.
    Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
    PS4 — Digital (Out 9/6)
    A young girl has travelled to the Sacred Lands. Within this realm she will face many challenges, fight dangerous monsters and solve mysterious puzzles. Many have come to this land before, all in hopes of finishing the Sacred Trial, but none has succeeded. Will she fail like the others? Or will she overcome the odds and return home?
    ShellShock Live
    PS4 — Digital
    Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
    Spice and Wolf VR
    PS VR, PS4 — Digital (Out 9/5)
    Kraft Lawrence, a traveling merchant, meets Holo, a beautiful woman who can transform into a wolf. To avoid a sudden downpour, Holo and Lawrence take shelter in an old, abandoned water mill in the woods, huddling around a small fire and enjoying a slightly strange but relaxing time together. You can share that time together with them.
    Sudden Strike 4 – Complete Collection
    PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 9/6)
    The Sudden Strike 4: Complete Collection offers fans the ultimate WWII strategy experience, containing the main game plus all DLCs: Battle of Kursk, Road to Dunkirk, Finland – Winter Storm, Africa – Desert War and The Pacific War. Experience realistic real-time strategy gameplay with tactical depth across 11 campaigns with over 45 missions.
    Throne Quest Deluxe
    PS4 — Digital (Out 9/6)
    Throne Quest Deluxe is a seamless open-world action RPG. Delve into an adventurous world of dungeons and crypts, vicious monsters, and huge amounts of loot. Change between 12 classes and explore your way through dangers on an epic quest to reach the central castle — to claim the Throne held by a demon boss.
    Torchlight II
    PS4 — Digital
    Torchlight II is fast, fun, and filled with action and loot. The award-winning action-RPG is back to bring you into its quirky world of bloodthirsty monsters, bountiful treasures, and sinister secrets. Once again, the fate of the world is in your hands. Play Torchlight II on PS4 and receive an exclusive pet Faerie.
    Truck Racing Championship
    PS4 — Digital (Out 9/5)
    The only official simulation that features all the unique characteristics of the European Truck Racing Championship, one of the most spectacular and challenging motor racing competitions, and offers all racing fans a completely new driving experience: race a giant 5-tonne, 1,000-horsepower truck against 12 competitors while respecting the race rules.

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  • This Week on Xbox: August 30, 2019

    This Week on Xbox: August 30, 2019

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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!

    Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Ghost War Multiplayer Hands On
    As we near the October 4 release of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, it’s worth looking back at the tremendous support Ubisoft has given to its predecessor, Ghost Recon Wildlands. Since its initial release in March 2017, we’ve seen new story content, Xbox One X enhancements… Read more

    Free Play Days: The Elder Scrolls Online and Rainbow Six Siege
    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… Read more

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    Be Forever Bound by Blood (and Ink) at our Global Gears Ink Pop-Up Events
    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… Read more

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

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    10 Gameplay Tips for Control, Available Now on Xbox One
    We’re 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… Read more

    Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Lands on Xbox One January 21, 2020
    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… Read more

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    The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut Arrives with Xbox Game Pass Today
    The definitive edition of The Bard’s Tale IV from inXile entertainment arrives today on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC with Xbox Game Pass! The studio founded by Brian Fargo – an Xbox Game Studios alum — invites you to return to Skara Brae to defeat a newly awakened… Read more

    Break out the Bondo for Wreckfest, Available Now on Xbox One
    If you’ve 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… Read more

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    Borderlands 3 Hands On: Let’s Spec a Character!
    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… Read more

    New Steam Level Available Now for Human: Fall Flat on Xbox One
    Hello there, fellow Xbox humans! It’s 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 – and it’s all thanks to you… Read more

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    Prepare for the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Beta on September 2 by Pre-loading Today on Xbox One
    Soon, Monster Hunter: World’s 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’s global release on September 6… Read more

    ID@Xbox Launches a New YouTube Channel for Independent Gaming
    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… Read more

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    New Games with Gold for September 2019
    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… Read more

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

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    Blair Witch: How You Play Matters
    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 ”Blair Witch,” it tells a completely original story exploring human descent into darkness… Read more

    Play GTA Online This Weekend to Get GTA$ and Check Out the New Ocelot Locust Sports Car
    Whether you’re 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’s always something exciting going on in Grand Theft Auto Online… Read more

    Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour
    Starting today, The Coalition and Rockstar Energy are teaming up to reward Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with free Gears 5 Collector’s Edition Rockstar Energy cans and exclusive giveaways as part of the Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour… Read more

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 3 to 6
    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

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • Risk of Rain 2 Storms to Xbox One Today

    Risk of Rain 2 Storms to Xbox One Today

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    The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. Play solo, or team up with up to three friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.

    Risk of Rain 2 has been in development by Hopoo Games for almost three years. When we first launched in early access in March on PC, the first question everyone was asking is “when would it come to consoles?” With help from Gearbox Publishing and PlayEveryWare, today we are finally able to answer that question!

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    For our players new to the franchise, both Risk of Rain 1 and 2 have the same core design philosophy:

    1. Easy to pick up and play, but hard to master
    2. Every playthrough is different
    3. Be enjoyable, regardless of whether you win or lose
    4. Time = difficulty. The longer you play, the harder it gets!

    The length of a run in the game can last anywhere from 15 minutes to over a few hours, depending on the skill level of the player. We’re excited to see how long you can last on the planet – show us what you got!

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    We are very proud of the fact that Risk of Rain 2 has seamless multiplayer to join up with your friends or match with other players around the world. Being able to experience the frantic balancing act of getting stronger vs. not letting the difficulty scale too high is always more fun with friends.

    As you progress further into the game, you will unlock new playable characters, items, equipment, and more to help you survive the planet. Some of the most rare and difficult items to obtain will drastically change the way you play the game. Each of these power-ups stack infinitely so the longer you play the stronger you become.

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    As of release, Risk of Rain 2 on Xbox One will match the PC early access version, including the Scorched Acres update and all previous patches before it. Future content updates will also update as soon as possible after they launch on PC – and yes, they will all be free, for months to come. We will be updating the game with tons of fresh content to keep things exciting for returning players.

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    Something we’ve been trying very heavily to focus on with Risk of Rain 2 is community engagement and transparency. We want people to know what we’re doing, why, and when it will be done.

    We’ve been updating our roadmap frequently to show progress and new information as we progress through early access. In the same vein, we will have a custom console roadmap, with specific timelines for when consoles will receive both content updates and potential console-specific features that we feel would be cool and enhance the players experience.

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    Thanks for reading. We’re so excited to welcome all our new Xbox One players to the Risk of Rain universe. We will see you on the planet!

    Risk of Rain 2 is available now for Xbox One on the Microsoft Store. Click here for purchase details.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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    This Week on Xbox: August 30, 2019
    Blair Witch: How You Play Matters
    Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour

    Website: LINK

  • Share of the Week – Hair

    Share of the Week – Hair

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    Last week, we asked you to zero in on the luscious locks of your favorite gaming characters. From braided updos to and textured curls to muddy mops and brash beards, we scoured #PS4share and #PSBlog for this week’s hair-raising highlights:


    Aloy’s iconic red hair looks good even in the rain, like in this share from Horizon Zero Dawn, shared by @ameeba37.


    @assassins_book shared Aya’s textured braids in Assassin’s Creed Origins.


    @Eazels shared this look at Nadine’s voluminous curls in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.


    Kratos’ beard shows flecks of gray in this God of War share by @nelid_vp.


    @RaffGN7 zoomed in on what was left of this Freaker’s hair in Days Gone.


    @Sefwick liked the shape of Adam Jensen’s beard in Deus Ex Machina: Mankind Divided.

    Search #PS4Share and #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in next week’s Share of the Week?

    Theme: Marvel’s Spider-Man: 1st Anniversary
    Share by: 9am Pacific on Wednesday, September 11

    It’s almost been a year since Marvel’s Spider-Man swung its way onto PS4! To celebrate everyone’s favorite web crawler, share your amazing captured moments over the next two weeks with #PS4share and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Don’t forget to check out our Photo Mode Guide if you need a little inspiration.

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  • PlayStation Blogcast 342: Blastin’ & Bustin’

    PlayStation Blogcast 342: Blastin’ & Bustin’

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    Email us at blogcast@sony.com!

    Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, Google or RSS, or download here

    Welcome back! This week, we’ve got two(!) interviews for your consideration: an in-depth chat with Illfonic about Predator: Hunting Grounds and a first-anniversary celebration of Firewall Zero Hour with First Contact Entertainment. Listen in!

    Stuff We Talked About

    • Firewall Zero Hour
    • Predator: Hunting Grounds
    • Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection
    • Erica
    • Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
    • Control
    • An avalanche of listener letters

    The Cast

    Official PlayStation Blogcast: Sid ShumanOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Sid ShumanOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Justin MassongillOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Justin MassongillOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Kristen ZitaniOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Kristen ZitaniOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Tim TuriOfficial PlayStation Blogcast: Tim Turi

    Sid Shuman – Director of Social Media, SIEA
    Justin Massongill – Social Media Manager, SIEA
    Kristen Zitani – Social Media Specialist, SIEA
    Tim Turi – Senior Social Media Specialist, SIEA

    Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

    [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

    Website: LINK

  • Blair Witch: How You Play Matters

    Blair Witch: How You Play Matters

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    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 ”Blair Witch,” it tells a completely original story exploring human descent into darkness.

    You play as Ellis, an ex-cop with a troubled past, who joins the search for a missing kid in the Black Hills Forest, the same forest we know from the movies. Things soon go awry and you find yourself caught in a horrible nightmare brought upon you by a mysterious force that haunts these woods – the legendary Blair Witch. This is the premise, but how this story will end depends largely on you – and on how you play.

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    Blair Witch features a number of alternative endings. However, you won’t find any decision wheels or dialogue options in the game. This is by design, since we found such solutions too intrusive and immersion-breaking for an experience we wanted to provide. We chose a different approach.

    Instead of A/B choices, Blair Witch tracks how you play and the sum of your actions and reactions influence the story. Thanks to it, you act instinctively without thinking about making decisions and shape the story in a natural way.

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    Still, you might want to know what parts of your gameplay are tracked – especially if you already finished the game and want to replay it to see other outcomes.

    Below you’ll find a few tips that will help you reach different endings:

    • First of all, the game stars Bullet, your loyal four-legged friend that helps in your search in the woods. How you treat your dog is definitely tracked by the game. You can pet Bullet or reprimand him. You can give him snacks, you can keep him close or let him wander freely. Bullet is afraid of totems, so making him walk close to them is also a choice…
    • Speaking of totems, you will encounter quite a number of them during your playthrough. Your gut instinct might be to destroy them, but know that you don’t have to.
    • Your instinct may also be to answer all incoming calls, either to your cell phone or walkie-talkie, but remember than you can always ignore or decline them. You can also try contacting people on your own.
    • Blair Witch is also the first Bloober Team’s game to feature combat. You can use your flashlight to fend off the monstrous forest creatures by directing the beam at them. However, that’s not the only option. Instead, turn off the flashlight, use the camcorder night vision to see in the dark, and try sneaking past the enemies.

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    These are just a few examples of tracked actions in the game, which also include your reactions to certain story-related events – but describing them now would mean entering the spoiler territory. Instead, I hope you will enter the haunted woods again and again to see in how many ways you can shape the story of Ellis and Bullet.

    Blair Witch is available now with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC. It’s also available to purchase on the Microsoft Store. Click here for purchase details.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • August 30th : New Preview Beta Ring 1910 Update (1910.190827-1945)

    August 30th : New Preview Beta Ring 1910 Update (1910.190827-1945)

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    Starting at 2:00 PM PST today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest 1910 Xbox One system update (Build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7127.190827-1945).

    DETAILS:

    • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7127.190827-1945
    • Available: 2:00 PM, August 30, 2019
    • Mandatory: 3:00 AM August 31, 2019

    System UpdateSystem Update

    FIXES:

    Notifications

    • Fixed an issue where users were not receiving notifications for Club invitations.

    My Games & Apps

    • Fixes to the download ETA timer reliability when downloading content.

    Dashboard

    • Various fixes to UI and navigation.

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    KNOWN ISSUES:

    System

    • Some users have reported the console shutting down unexpectedly while using Netflix.
    • Some users have reported the console shutting down while playing games.

    Dolby Access

    • Users are unable to complete the setup for Dolby Atmos in the app and the app is not recognizing Dolby Atmos headphones
      • Note: This is an issue with the Dolby Access app and the app developers are aware and investigating. 

    Audio

    • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
      • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

    Gamertag

    • Customers attempting to change their GT using the new Gamertag features on the console will not yet see those changes reflected on the console.

    Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

     

    Thank you for being part of the Alpha Skip Ahead ring! For more information regarding the Xbox One Update preview rings, check out our blog post here.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • New In Viveport Infinity: Fujii, Loco Dojo and More!

    New In Viveport Infinity: Fujii, Loco Dojo and More!

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    It’s time again to introduce INFINITY’s Top Games for the month! During August, we added a new batch of games that offer alien landscapes, ridiculous challenges, lighthouses within lighthouses, and more!

    Fujii

    Explore the ethereal gardens of Fujii as you bring life back to otherworldly landscapes. Using water, music, and touch, you’ll coax plant life back into three different alien biomes. Your horticultural efforts will expand rings of light that hover over revitalized, musical gardens that sing with energy and life. You can also use seeds you’ve gathered along the way to cultivate your private garden however you please!

    Sink into the zen of intergalactic gardening, no green thumb required!

    Here’s what YouTubers Cas and Chary VR had to say about Fujii:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqA-MBMRyAc?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&w=730&h=411]

    A Fisherman’s Tale

    The Big Storm is on its way, and nothing will survive in its wake. Taking refuge in a lighthouse seems like it would be a straightforward task, but not in A Fisherman’s Tale. Objects can be combined and transformed, and the rules of physics don’t always apply.

    You’ll gather some bizarre companions as you wrap your brain around reality-distorting puzzles. The world outside your cabin will be unpredictable, uncanny, and completely unexpected!

    Check out why YouTuber CaptainSauce can’t think of anything in VR quite like A Fisherman’s Tale!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2lSw8ngOok?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&w=730&h=411]

    Loco Dojo

    Grand Sensei requires amusement, and you and your friends are the perfect mini-game gladiators to give it to him. Spin the dice wheel and make your way across the Table of Trials to compete in the absurd challenges of Loco Dojo!

    Discover your silliest skillsets as you and your rivals milk pigs, throw biscuits, and so much more across sixteen goofy mini-games. Can you master the madness and obtain the coveted Black Headband of victory? 

    Check out YouTuber Ctop taking on Grand Sensei’s challenges with the help of some friends!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcbg-XTBrhM?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&w=730&h=411]

    Ninja Legends

    Hone your blocking and parrying skills and become a Ninja Legend! Dropped right into the action, you’ll have to slash, slice and attack at a break-necking pace to make your way through an onslaught of enemy ninjas.

    Armed with katanas, claws, staff, and bow & arrow, you’ll have to attack and block your opponents in 360 degrees of action to come out on top. Ninja Legends will challenge your mind and body as your heart starts racing.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9bW3yULJCg]

    Afterlife

    In the Afterlife by Signal Space Lab, you’ll follow a family as they struggle with the death of their 5-year old son. In this cinematic VR drama, you’ll view the family’s journey through the ghostly eyes of the child.

    A branching live-action narrative, the way the story unfolds all depends on your own decisions. With three episodes and over 29 unique choices, this interactive piece allows you to discover a multilayered experience about grief and how we can move forward.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL_mtZHKwMc?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&w=730&h=411]

    Disturbed on VIVEPORT Video

    The multiplatinum-selling rock band, Disturbed, makes its way to VR as new 360 concert footage arrives on Viveport Video. You’ll get a front-row seat as the heavy metal legends travel the world with all new music for their Evolution tour. Rock out to the immersive 360 video of “Inside The Fire” live in London, live footage of “Never Again” in Tel Aviv and more.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y_BFJsn7jA]

    All of these experiences are now yours to explore in Infinity. Click below to dive in!

    PLAY NOW

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  • Daily Deal – Another Brick in The Mall, 50% Off

    Daily Deal – Another Brick in The Mall, 50% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 50% on Another Brick in The Mall!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Sunday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month on Twitch

    Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month on Twitch

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    Twitch

    Twitch is home to an amazingly diverse set of creators and communities and, this September in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining the spotlight on some of our favorite Hispanic and Latino streamers. Join the celebration!

    No matter what kind of stream you’re looking for, from competitive gaming to creative arts, our featured Hispanic and Latino streamers will be doing what they do best all throughout the month on the front page. Tune in to your favorites or check out a new stream for the first time! Here’s a full schedule of who we’re featuring and when:

    Sept. 1st, AndrewArcade, 12–2PM

    Sept. 2nd, Tocata, 1–3PM

    Sept. 3rd, Marielitai, 12–2PM

    Sept. 4th, Katykoart, 3–5PM

    Sept. 5th, TheMexicanRunner, 10AM-12PM

    Sept. 6th, hotted89, 9–11AM

    Sept. 7th, SavinTheBees, 8–10PM

    Sept. 8th, Unrooolie, 2–4PM

    Sept. 9th, Selenityy, 10AM-12PM

    Sept. 10th, Angels_piano, 8–10AM

    Sept. 11th, Lulaboo, 1–3PM

    Sept. 12th, DeerNadia, 6–8PM

    Sept. 13th, Nikatine, 9–11AM

    Sept. 14th, Kitanya, 10AM-12PM

    Sept. 15th, JeffBrutlag, 2–4PM

    Sept. 16th, YourPrincess, 1–3PM

    Sept. 17th, MarDCaos, 2–4PM

    Sept. 18th, SleepyMia, 8–10AM

    Sept. 19th, ChicaLive, 2–4PM

    Sept. 20th, Elix9, 6–8PM

    Sept. 21st, AlfredoPlays, 4–6PM

    Sept. 22nd, SimpleFlips, 4–6PM

    Sept. 23rd, Towelliee, 6–8AM

    Sept. 24th, Fedmyster, 6–8PM

    Sept. 25th, gabyspartz, 2–4PM

    Sept. 26th, Castro_1021, 9–11AM

    We’re featuring streamers just ahead of the official start of National Hispanic Heritage, as the end of September brings a strong focus on TwitchCon San Diego. We wanted to ensure our featured creators and their communities are given the full length of time to celebrate their content, so we’ve opted to use the full month of September for National Hispanic Heritage Month on Twitch.

    Website: LINK

  • Flash Sale! Up To 50% Off This Weekend

    Flash Sale! Up To 50% Off This Weekend

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    Cancel those weekend plans, PlayStation Store has a Flash Sale on the horizon with savings up to 50 percent – and we’re leaking a peek at the incoming bounty.

    Buckle up with the Bandicoot in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, prepare for morphin time with Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid, and get ready to throw chin music with the greats in MLB The Show 19: All-Star Edition.

    Take a first glimpse at the full lineup below, then head over to PlayStation Store later today. This weekend’s Flash Sale ends September 2 at 8 AM Pacific.

    PS4 Games
    Title $Sale $Original
    8FLOOR STRATEGIC COLLECTION 9.99 19.99
    CODE: REALIZE ~WINTERTIDE MIRACLES~ 24.99 49.99
    CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED 29.99 39.99
    CRASH TEAM RACING NITRO-FUELED – NITROS OXIDE EDITION 44.99 59.99
    DAKAR 18 23.99 59.99
    DEGREES OF SEPARATION 1.99 19.99
    FAR: LONE SAILS 11.24 14.99
    FATE/EXTELLA LINK 34.99 49.99
    FATE/EXTELLA LINK – DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION 41.99 59.99
    FELL SEAL: ARBITER’S MARK 22.49 29.99
    GUNGRAVE VR – LOADED COFFIN EDITION 14.99 29.99
    HITMAN 2 29.99 59.99
    HITMAN HD ENHANCED COLLECTION 23.99 59.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19 23.99 39.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19 ALL-STAR EDITION 29.99 49.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19 DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION 47.99 79.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19: MLB THE SHOW 19 STUBS (1000) 0.69 0.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19: MLB THE SHOW 19 STUBS (11000) 5.99 9.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19: MLB THE SHOW 19 STUBS (150000) 49.99 99.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19: MLB THE SHOW 19 STUBS (24000) 11.99 19.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19: MLB THE SHOW 19 STUBS (5000) 3.49 4.99
    MLB THE SHOW 19: MLB THE SHOW 19 STUBS (67500) 24.99 49.99
    MONSTER JAM STEEL TITANS 31.99 39.99
    MX VS ATV ALL OUT 33.49 49.99
    PERSONA 3: DANCING IN MOONLIGHT (VR) 29.99 59.99
    PERSONA 5: DANCING IN STARLIGHT (VR) 29.99 59.99
    PERSONA DANCING: ENDLESS NIGHT COLLECTION 49.99 99.99
    POWER RANGERS: BATTLE FOR THE GRID 11.99 19.99
    POWER RANGERS: BATTLE FOR THE GRID – COLLECTOR’S EDITION 23.99 39.99
    SEGA GENESIS CLASSICS 17.99 29.99
    THE SIMS 4 BUNDLE – CITY LIVING… 24.99 49.99
    THE SIMS 4 BUNDLE – GET TO WORK, DINE OUT, COOL KITCHEN STUFF 24.99 49.99
    THE SIMS 4 CATS & DOGS 19.99 39.99
    THE SIMS 4 CITY LIVING 19.99 39.99
    THE SIMS 4 DINE OUT 9.99 19.99
    THE SIMS 4 GET TO WORK 19.99 39.99
    THE SIMS 4 PARENTHOOD 9.99 19.99
    THE SIMS 4 VAMPIRES 9.99 19.99
    THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT – COMPLETE EDITION 14.99 49.99
    THIS IS THE POLICE 4.99 19.99
    THIS IS THE POLICE 2 14.99 29.99
    TITAN QUEST 8.99 29.99
    TOUR DE FRANCE SEASON 2019 27.99 39.99
    PS Vita Games
    Title $Sale $Original
    CODE: REALIZE ~WINTERTIDE MIRACLES~ 19.99 39.99
    FATE/EXTELLA LINK 27.99 39.99
    FATE/EXTELLA LINK – DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION 34.99 49.99
    P3D & P5D BUNDLE + MEGAVERSE COSTUME PACK 34.99 69.99
    PERSONA 3: DANCING IN MOONLIGHT 19.99 39.99
    PERSONA 5: DANCING IN STARLIGHT 19.99 39.99

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  • Now Available on Steam – Blair Witch, 10% off!

    Now Available on Steam – Blair Witch, 10% off!

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    Blair Witch is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

    Inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch, experience a new story-driven psychological horror game that studies your reactions to fear and stress.

    *Offer ends September 6 at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour

    Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour

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    Starting today, The Coalition and Rockstar Energy are teaming up to reward Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with free Gears 5 Collector’s Edition Rockstar Energy cans and exclusive giveaways as part of the Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Vending Machine Tour. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, who get four days early access to the Gears 5 Ultimate Edition on September 6, simply need to visit one of the Luke Preece designed Vending Machines to enter their Xbox Live Gamertag and claim their prize.  Each vending machine features original Kait inspired art from the Rockstar Collector’s Can Set.

    In addition, the first Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member to visit a Rockstar Vending Machine in each city will receive a Gears 5 Limited Edition Xbox One X console bundle. The first five members who visit each day will receive a Gears 5 Kait Diaz Limited Edition Xbox One Wireless controller. The first one hundred members each day will receive exclusive Gears 5 swag. And of course, everyone who successfully enters their gamertag will get a free Limited Edition Gears 5 Rockstar Energy 16 oz. can.

    Rockstar Vending Machine Dates and Locations:

    • 8/30 – 9/5: Los Angeles, CA (AAPE LA from 8/30 – 9/2 and The Container Yard from 9/3 – 9/5) & New York, NY (Queens Center)
    • 9/7 – 9/10: San Francisco, CA & Philadelphia, PA
    • 9/12 – 9/15: Portland, OR & Washington, D.C.

    Exact locations for San Francisco, Philadelphia, Portland, and D.C. won’t be revealed until the morning of their start date, so keep a close eye on the Gears of War, Rockstar Energy, and Xbox Game Pass Twitter handles for the latest updates.

    If you see our #RockstarSupplyDrop truck driving around, snap a photo and share it, too.

    The Gears 5 Rockstar Energy Collector Can program begins September 1, 2019 and allows consumers to collect Code activated tabs allowing players to unlock exclusive in-game rewards and daily chances to win Gears 5 inspired prizes, plus a Mega vehicle give-away.

    About Xbox Game Pass

    Not an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member?  Join today for just $2!  Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus over 100 high-quality console and PC games for $14.99 a month. With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Download and play new games on day one like Gears 5, and critically-acclaimed indie titles like Wargroove and Human Fall Flat—plus recent blockbusters like Metro Exodus and Monster Hunter: World. With a huge variety of games from every genre, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy exclusive member deals and discounts. Play together with friends on the most advanced multiplayer network and discover your next favorite game. As an added benefit, Ultimate members get early access to Gears 5 on September 6!

    About Gears 5

    From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

    Pre-order any digital edition of Gears 5 or pre-install Gears 5 with an active Xbox Game Pass membership before launch and receive the Terminator Dark Fate Character Pack, featuring Sarah Connor and the T-800 Endoskeleton, the Vector Lancer Skin and 7 days of Boost. (Character pack and skin require Xbox Live Gold on console, membership sold separately).

    About Rockstar Energy Drink
    Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Gamers to Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 27 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar Energy supports the active Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Gaming, Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. Follow Rockstar Energy on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September

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    Willkommen bei Next Week on Xbox. Wie immer stellen wir Dir alle neuen Spiele vor, die schon bald für Xbox One erhältlich sind! In der kommenden Woche erscheinen zahlreiche Spiele für Deine Lieblingskonsole – hier siehst Du, welche neuen Games Dich diese Woche erwarten. Klick Dich einfach durch die Spiel-Details, um mehr zu möglichen Vorbestellungen zu erfahren (Änderungen vorbehalten).

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Torchlight II Spiele

    September 03, 2019

    Xbox One X Enhanced – Das preisgekrönte Action-RPG ist zurück! In Torchlight II tauchst Du erneut ein in die skurrile und tempogeladene Welt von blutrünstigen Monstern, wunderbaren Schätzen und düsteren Geheimnissen. Du spielst Dein Abenteuer allein oder online mit Deinen Freunden, stellst Dich rasanter Action und sicherst Dir wertvolle Beute. Wieder einmal liegt das Schicksal der Welt in Deinen Händen.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Spiele

    September 03, 2019

    Xbox One X Enhanced – Der populäre Rollenspiel-Klassiker Final Fantasy VIII kommt zum ersten Mal in einer besonderen Remastered-Edition auf Xbox One. Es herrscht Krieg, die Republik Galbadia mobilisiert unter dem Einfluss der Hexe Edea ihre Armeen gegen die anderen Nationen der Welt. Squall und andere Mitglieder der Elite-Söldnereinheit SeeD verbünden sich mit der Widerstandskämpferin Rinoa und stellen sich einem scheinbar aussichtslosen Kampf gegen die Tyrannei von Galbadia.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Gaijin Charenji 1: Kiss or Kill Spiele

    September 04, 2019

    In den punkigen Schießereien von Gaijin Charenji 1: Kiss or Kill erschießt Du Deine Gegner nicht nur, Du kannst sie auch einfach küssen und die Welt in einen besseren Ort verwandeln. Ursprünglich für die Dreamcast 1998 von Yoshihiro Takahashi entworfen, wurde Kiss or Kill nun 21 Jahre später von seinem Sohn Yosuke Takahashi fertig gestellt.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Post War Dreams Spiele

    September 04, 2019

    Die USA sind ein verlassenes Schlachtfeld, zerstört und gezeichnet von einem grausamen Krieg. In Post War Dreams kämpfst Du in von bewaffneten Milizen und gesetzlosen Banden beherrschte Straßen, erkundest verlassene Gebäude und schlägst Dir einen Weg aus dieser post-apokalyptischen Ödnis frei.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Himno Spiele

    September 04, 2019

    Die Welt ist dunkel und nur Du kannst sie wieder erhellen: Himno ist ein liebenswerter Plattformer, der völlig ohne Tode auskommt, dabei aber trotzdem für jede Menge Spannung sorgt. Mithilfe geschickter Wandsprünge, Rutschen und Schwungseile erklimmst Du die schier endlos hohen Wände, entzündest Leben spendende Lichter und befreist Deine Heimat endgültig von der Dunkelheit.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Monochrome Order Spiele

    September 04, 2019

    Dein Urteil entscheidet über das Schicksal einer ganzen Welt. Die sogenannten Arbiter nutzen eine uralte Magie und führen mit ihrer Hilfe Reiche in eine bessere Zukunft. In Monochrome Order schlüpfst Du in die Rolle eines frisch geweihten Arbiters und übernimmst die Kontrolle über einen verödeten Landstrich, den Du nach und nach wieder aufbaust. Wirst Du die richtigen Urteile fällen und eine blühende Kultur erschaffen?

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Throne Quest Deluxe Spiele

    September 05, 2019

    Abenteurer aufgepasst! Die dunklen Dungeons von Throne Quest Deluxe beherbergen sagenhafte Schätze, gefährliche Monster und jede Menge Herausforderungen. Als furchtloser Held wählst Du in diesem Action-Rollenspiel eine von elf Klassen mit einzigartigen Fähigkeiten und stürzt Dich in die Herausforderungen einer riesigen offenen Welt voller Geheimnisse. Mit mächtigen Waffen und heilenden Tränken bewaffnet begibst Du Dich auf eine gefährliche Reise.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: River City Girls Spiele

    September 05, 2019

    Selbst ist die Frau in River City Girls! Als ihre Freunde entführt werden begeben sich Kyoko und Misako in diesem kooperativen Beat ‘em up auf eine actionreiche Jagd, die sie durch die ganze Stadt führt. Dabei zeigen sie Punks, aufmüpfigen Cheerleadern, Straßengangs und anderen finsteren Gestalten, dass man ein Mädchen in Schuluniform nie unterschätzen sollte – besonders wenn es mit Schlagring und Baseballschläger bewaffnet ist …

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Gears 5 Spiele

    September 06, 2019

    Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Game Pass Ultimate / Xbox Play Anywhere – Gears ist zurück auf Xbox One und ist mit einer vielschichtigen Kampagne und fünf actiongeladenen Modi größer denn je! In Gears 5 erlebst Du das nächste Kapitel der legendären Saga und stürzt Dich in die Welt Sera. Deine Unterstützung ist gefragt: Nach dem Ende des totalen Krieges bricht Kait Diaz auf und untersucht die mysteriöse Verbindung, die sie zum Feind zu haben scheint. Dabei entdeckt sie die wahre Gefahr für Sera – nämlich sich selbst. Neben der epischen Kampagne stellst Du Dich dem brandneuen Escape-Multiplayer, trittst online im Versus-Modus an, kämpfst Seite an Seite mit Freunden im Horde-Modus und erstellst mit dem Map Builder Deine ganz persönlichen Schlachtfelder. Gears 5 ist Teil des Xbox Game Pass für Konsole und für PC.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Monster Hunter: World: Iceborne Spiele

    September 06, 2019

    Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Game Pass / Xbox Game Pass for PC – Es wird bitterkalt in Monster Hunter: World: Mit der umfassenden Erweiterung Iceborne hält der Winter Einzug in einer ohnehin schon lebensfeindlichen Welt. Klar, dass mit den frostigen Temperaturen auch zahlreiche neue gefährliche Monster erwachen; im gleichen Atemzug erhält der Titel frische spannende Quests sowie mächtige neue Ausrüstungsgegenstände. Erkunde die Story und trotze den Gefahren des Winters!

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Creature in the Well Spiele

    September 06, 2019

    Xbox One X Enhanced – Erkunde in diesem von Flippern inspirierten Dungeon-Crawler eine uralte Einrichtung und stelle Dich einem geheimnisvollen, allwissenden Wesen! Als letzte verbleibende BOT-C-Einheit wagst Du Dich in Creature in the Well tief in einen geheimnisvollen Berg, wo Du die Energieversorgung einer antiken Technologie wiederherstellst. Das Problem dabei: Der Schauplatz wird von einer verzweifelten Kreatur heimgesucht …

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: NBA 2K20 Spiele

    September 06, 2019

    Xbox One X Enhanced – Mit NBA 2K20 erlebst Du eine Basketball-Simulation mit neuen erstklassigen Grafik- und Gameplay-Funktionen, spannenden neuen Spielmodi sowie einer beispiellosen Spielerkontrolle und -anpassung. Neben den Matches erkundest Du in Deinem Viertel eine offene und immersive Umgebung und erlebst die Basketball-Kultur hautnah auf der Straße.

    Next Week on Xbox: Neue Spiele vom 3. bis 6. September: Restless Hero Spiele

    September 06, 2019

    Xbox Play Anywhere – In Restless Hero wirst Du Teil eines mittelalterlichen Abenteuers ungeahnten Ausmaßes. Du folgst Rick auf seiner Suche nach Rache zur Erlösung seiner Seele. Denn das Leben Deiner Geliebten ist in Gefahr und nur Deine weisen Entscheidungen können sie retten. Auf dem Weg dorthin absolvierst Du herausfordernde Plattform-Level und trainierst Deine neuen unerforschten Kräfte. Tauche ein in eine spannende Geschichte voller geheimnisvoller Dialoge und finde die entscheidenden Elemente zur Lösung der Level.

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  • Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 3 to 6

    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 3 to 6

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    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).

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • Richtig Gänsehaut kriegen mit PSVR

    Richtig Gänsehaut kriegen mit PSVR

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    Konstantinos Fotopoulos, freier Redakteur:

    Auf der Suche nach einer echten Mutprobe? Horror und VR, das passt einfach perfekt zusammen. Man kann nicht einfach die Hände vors Gesicht halten und die spannungsvolle Musik hallt unnachgiebig in den Ohren. Wem Horrorfilme nicht mehr anhaben können, bekommt mit PSVR eine ganz neue Gruselherausforderung serviert. Hier eine Auswahl an Titeln, mit denen ihr euren Mut testen könnt. Wenn ihr euch traut.

    Intruders: Hide and Seek

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    Der 13-jährige Ben fährt mit seiner Schwester Irene und seinen beiden Eltern in den Urlaub. Unbeirrt spielen die beiden Verstecken in ihrem abgeschotteten Haus im Wald und sollten eigentlich schon längst im Bett sein. So bekommen die beiden mit, dass ihr Vater das Haus verlassen möchte, um zu seinem Labor zu fahren. Zu seinem Arbeitsplatz schafft er es aber nicht, denn beide Eltern werden von mysteriösen Fremden entführt und im Keller gefangen gehalten.

    Wir alle haben es schon mal Verstecken gespielt und kennen diesen unvergleichlichen Nervenkitzel. Im Schrank, unter dem Bett oder hinter der Tür; wo das Versteck auch sein mag, das Adrenalin schießt immer nach oben. Dieses Gefühl vermitteln die Entwickler Tessera Studios auf PSVR mit Intruders: Hide and Seek.

    Aus der Ego-Perspektive müsst ihr euch lautlos durch das gespenstische Haus schleichen und stets versteckt bleiben. In besonders heiklen Stresssituationen müsst ihr Bens Herzschlag kontrollieren, um nicht entdeckt zu werden.

    Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted

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    Die Horror-Sensation schlechthin gibt es auch für PSVR. Five Night at Freddy’s konnte sich von einem kleinen Horror-Game zu einer erfolgreichen Schocker-Serie mausern. Mit Five Nights at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted schaffen es die weltberühmten (und furchteinflößenden) Animatronics endlich auch in die virtuelle Realität.

    In dieser Sammlung aus originalen Minispielen aus dem Five Nights-Universum werdet ihr die tödlichen Charaktere so immersiv wie noch nie zuvor erleben. In You’re Hired müsst ihr ein klaustrophobisches Belüftungssystem reparieren. In Celebrate bekommt ihr es mit einigen bekannten Gesichtern wie Freddy, Bonnie, Chica und mehr zu tun.

    In Fun Fun Prizes könnt ihr spaßiges Spielzeug, Dekoartikel und Süßigkeiten gewinnen. Fans der Serie können sich besonders auf Pizza Party freuen. Hier werden berühmte Szenen aus Five Nights at Freddy’s, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 und Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location im neuen Gewand präsentiert.

    Ein Stuhl in einem Raum: Greenwater

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    Das Greenwater Institute sieht von außen unscheinbar aus. Die sauberen Oberflächen und stets freundlichen Arbeiter der Pflegeanstalt vermitteln den Anschein, als wäre alles in Ordnung. Doch der Schein trügt. Das Institut, das sich zwischen Sümpfen, heruntergekommenen Motels und verfallenen Städten befindet, verbirgt so einige Geheimnisse.

    Schaut euch genau um. Auf dem ersten Blick sieht euer Raum tadellos weiß und sauber aus. Bei genauerem Hinsehen mit dem DualShock4-Controller oder den PS Move-Controllern könnt ihr aber Spuren vorheriger Bewohner finden. Botschaften, die an die Wand gekratzt wurden zum Beispiel. Gruselig. Ganz zu schweigen von den Postern mit all den glücklichen Menschen und die Firma Agkistrocorp, die überall ihre Finger im Spiel zu haben scheint…

    AFFECTED: The Manor

    Bartender VR

    PSVR auf den Kopf, Horror AN! Das ist das Prinzip von AFFECTED: The Manor. Ihr müsst hier keine Rätsel lösen oder VR-Gameplay bestehen. Stattdessen möchte diese Horrorerfahrung alle Spieler – von Neulingen bis hin zu Veteranen – das Fürchten lehren. Ein simpler Film ist es aber nicht. Zwei Routen und vier verschiedene Enden laden zu erneuten Durchläufen ein.

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  • Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

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    Heute stellen wir Euch Dennis‘ Adaptive-Controller-Setups vor: Seit einem Unfall ist er abwärts der Schultern querschnittsgelähmt, zockt und streamt aber trotz seiner eingeschränkten Bewegungsmöglichkeiten mit Herz und Seele. Wirf im Zuge unserer Serie #WeAreAllGaming einen Blick auf den Gaming-Alltag von Menschen, die ihre ganz individuelle Lösung gefunden haben, mit der sie unabhängig von körperlichen Einschränkungen in der Gaming-Community teilhaben können.

    Stylische bunte Cappy, ein Legend of Zelda-Schild am Rollstuhl und ein ironisches Grinsen. Im Zuge der Serie #WeAreAllGaming treffen wir den 31-jährigen Dennis bei sich zu Hause in Viersen bei Mönchengladbach. Von hier arbeitet Dennis als Online-Redakteur – wenn er nicht grade am PC oder auf Xbox One mithilfe des Xbox Adaptive Controllers spielt. Überdies teilt er seine Erfahrungen auf seinem Blog Wheely World und streamt seinen für Außenstehende vielleicht etwas ungewöhnlichen Gaming-Alltag auf Twitch: Denn seit einem Mountainbike-Unfall im Alter von 17 Jahren ist Dennis Tetraplegiker. Bei dieser Form der Querschnittslähmung sind aufgrund einer Verletzung des Rückenmarks auf Höhe der Halswirbel alle Extremitäten unterhalb des Halses komplett oder zu einem großen Teil gelähmt. Doch durch verschiedene Hilfsmittel wie einen speziellen elektrischen Rollstuhl, einen daran befestigten mechanischen Arm und hochspezialisierte Eingabehilfen kann Dennis nicht nur seinem Alltag als Online-Redakteur nachgehen, sondern auch Games unterschiedlicher Genres wie Forza Horizon 4 oder Minecraft spielen.

    Individuelle Steuerung mit dem Xbox Adaptive Controller

    Aufgrund seiner eingeschränkten Motorik nutzt Dennis für Gaming den Xbox Adaptive Controller. Der Controller erleichtert nicht nur die Eingabemöglichkeiten, sondern funktioniert auch als Hub für Peripherie-Geräte, um die Spielsteuerung zu vereinfachen und auf individuelle Bedürfnisse anzupassen. Dennis schließt je nach Bedarf Buttons und Peripherie-Geräte an, die er mit Schultern, Kopf und Mund bedient.

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    Dennis erzählt uns, dass er schon seit der Kindheit gemeinsam mit seinem Bruder auf Handheld-Konsolen und manchmal auch am PC seines Vaters gespielt hat. Doch nach dem Unfall änderte sich sein Leben schlagartig und Gaming war kaum noch möglich. Da es damals kaum Peripherie-Geräte gab, die mehr als einen Mausklick zuließen, musste er sich meistens mit Point and Click-Adventures begnügen. Seit einigen Jahren gibt es in der Gaming-Branche aber große Fortschritte im Bereich Inklusion – und seitdem ist auch Dennis wieder mit Vollgas dabei.

    In seinem Blog Wheely World teilt er seine Erlebnisse als Gamer mit Querschnittslähmung und gibt nützliche Tipps zu Peripherie-Geräten und Inklusion im Gaming. Auf dem dazugehörigen Twitch-Kanal zeigen er und seine Freunde in verschiedenen Streams, dass eine Behinderung im Gaming keine Hürde darstellt, sondern die Community nur noch vielseitiger werden lässt. Mit Witz und einer gehörigen Portion Sarkasmus nehmen sie das sonst so ernste Thema mit einem Augenzwinkern aufs Korn und zeigen, wie körperliche Einschränkungen in den Hintergrund rücken, wenn man gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden Spaß im Multiplayer hat. Mit seinem Tatendrang ermutigt er Betroffene, testet neue Accessibility-Funktionen, schafft aber auch Bewusstsein für die oftmals noch verbesserungswürdige Barrierefreiheit im Gaming.

    Dennis‘ individuelle Setups mit dem Xbox Adaptive Controller und dem QuadStick

    Der Xbox Adaptive Controller erleichtert nicht nur die Eingabemöglichkeiten, sondern funktioniert auch als Hub für Peripherie-Geräte, um die Spielsteuerung zu vereinfachen und auf individuelle Bedürfnisse anzupassen. Dennis schließt je nach Bedarf Buttons und Peripherie-Geräte an, die er mit Schultern, Kopf und Mund bedient.

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Neben dem Xbox Adaptive Controller nutzt Dennis als zentrales Peripherie-Gerät etwa einen QuadStick zur Ingame-Steuerung. Dieser speziell für Tetraplegiker entwickelte Controller wird mit dem Mund bedient. Er verfügt über drei Eingänge, die über eine Saug-Blas-Steuerung ausgelöst werden, und lässt sich mit verschiedenen Setups sowohl für das Spielen an Konsole als auch auf PC konfigurieren. So kann der Controller für jedes Spiel individuell eingestellt werden. Auf seinem Blog teilt Dennis hilfreiche Tipps und Links zur Konfiguration des QuadStick.

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Für maximalen Spielspaß nutzt Dennis, angepasst an seine individuellen Bedürfnisse und an das jeweilige Spiel, zwei unterschiedliche Setups – sitzend für kürzere Gaming-Sessions zwischendurch und liegend für ausgiebige Multiplayer-Matches und längere Rennstrecken wie in Forza Horizon 4. Für beide Setups nutzt Dennis den Xbox Adaptive Controller als Hub und ergänzt ihn dank der vielseitigen Konfigurations-Möglichkeiten mit dem benötigten Zubehör so, dass er seine Figur mit minimalen Bewegungen und Kraftaufwand flexibel und reaktionsschnell steuert.

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Dennis‘ sitzendes Setup für kurze Matches zwischendurch enthält:

    • Einen Xbox Adaptive Controller als zentrale Schnittstelle des Setups auf dem Schreibtisch.
    • Einen QuadStick als Hauptcontroller, der je nach Anforderung des Spiels verschiedene elementare Funktionen wie Bewegung sowie Kamerasteuerung ausführt und somit die klassische Navigation mit zwei Sticks ersetzt. Diesen lenkt Dennis über eine Saug-Blas-Steuerung mit dem Mund. Mittels Kugelgelenken wird der Controller in einem Winkel von 45 Grad am Schreibtisch befestigt.
    • Nach Bedarf schließt Dennis für Aktionen, die eine schnelle Reaktionszeit erfordern, zwei bis vier kleine Buttons, wie beispielsweise den Micro Light Switch, an den Xbox Adaptive Controller an. So kann er reaktionsschnell ausweichen und zielen, was seine Chancen in Multiplayer-Shootern wie Apex Legends erhöht. Die kleinen selbstklebenden Buttons fixiert er je nach Bedarf hinter den Schultern an seinem Rollstuhl oder unter den Ellbogen und löst sie per Druck aus.
    • Der Xbox Adaptive Controller unterstützt auch individuell hergestelltes Zubehör wie personalisierte Buttons. Diese sind im Fachhandel wie etwa bei Conrad Electronics erhältlich. Hier gibt es auch einen online 3D-Druckservice für individuelle Designs und ergonomische Buttons.

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Tipps für ein Xbox Adaptive Controller-Set Up für Tetraplegiker

    Dennis‘ liegendes Setup für ein kinoreifes Gaming-Erlebnis enthält:

    • Einen parallel zur Decke montierten, höhenverstellbaren Curved Ultra Wide-Monitor.
    • Einen Xbox Adaptive Controller als zentrale Schnittstelle des Setups neben dem Bett.
    • Einen QuadStick als Hauptcontroller, der je nach Anforderung des Spiels verschiedene elementare Funktionen wie Bewegung sowie Kamerasteuerung ausführt und somit die klassische Navigation mit zwei Sticks ersetzt. Diesen lenkt Dennis über eine Saug-Blas-Steuerung mit dem Mund. Mittels Kugelgelenken wird der Controller in einem Winkel von 45 Grad am Nachttisch befestigt.
    • Nach Bedarf schließt Dennis für Aktionen, die eine schnelle Reaktionszeit erfordern, zwei bis vier Buttons, wie den Specs Switch, an den Xbox Adaptive Controller an. So kann er reaktionsschnell ausweichen und zielen, was seine Chancen in Multiplayer-Shootern wie Apex Legends Die runden Buttons lassen sich mit einem Schaumstoff-Überzug polstern, sodass sie auch im Liegen bequem zu bedienen sind. Dennis befestigt sie je nach Bedarf hinter seinen Schultern und löst sie per Druck aus.
    • Der Xbox Adaptive Controller unterstützt auch individuell hergestelltes Zubehör wie personalisierte Buttons. Diese sind im Fachhandel wie etwa bei Conrad Electronics erhältlich. Hier gibt es auch einen online 3D-Druckservice, für individuelle Designs und ergonomische Buttons.

    Wer sich mit anderen Betroffenen über die Anpassungen des Xbox Adaptive Controllers austauschen möchte, findet in der deutschen Facebook-Gruppe Zocken für alle Unterstützung. Außerdem gibt es noch weitere englischsprachige Initiativen:

    Für Dennis ist seine körperliche Einschränkung jedenfalls kein Grund, es langsam angehen zu lassen. Neben seinem Vollzeit-Beruf engagiert er sich aktiv als Sprecher für Inklusion in der Videospiel-Branche und unterstützt Betroffene mit nützlichen Tipps und motivierenden Formaten. In seinen unterhaltsamen Streams kommen Spieler mit und ohne Handicap zusammen und spielen gemeinsam. Gaming verbindet eben.

    Wir haben mit Dennis gesprochen:

    Was waren Deine ersten Berührungen mit Gaming?

    Angefangen hat es mit Gaming schon ganz, ganz früh. Da der PC zuhause eher für meinen Vater reserviert war und mehr als eine Stunde nicht drin war, haben mein Bruder und ich uns immer an die ersten Gameboys und Konsolen gesetzt. Gespielt wurde querbeet alles, was wir in die Finger kriegen konnten.

    Was hat sich durch Deinen Unfall geändert?

    Nach dem Unfall habe ich notgedrungen pausiert, da es noch keine richtigen Controller gab, die ich hätte bedienen können. Mehr als Point and Click-Adventures waren nicht möglich, da Peripherie-Geräte oft nur den einfachen Mausklick ausführen und den Cursor bewegen konnten. Das hat die Möglichkeiten enorm eingeschränkt.

    Mit welchen Problemen bist Du in Deinem Gaming-Alltag konfrontiert?

    Die größten Hürden liegen in komplexer Bedienung oder in fehlenden Konfigurationsmöglichkeiten für das Ingame-Layout oder die Tastenbelegung des Controllers. Je unflexibler die sind, desto kräftezehrender und schwergängiger ist das Spielen.

    Wie hat Dir der Xbox Adaptive Controller Dein Spielverhalten beeinflusst?

    Durch den Xbox Adaptive Controller kann ich endlich wieder so zocken, wie ich möchte. Ich kann wieder Rennspiele wie Forza Horizon 4 oder Rocket League fahren. Sie sind leicht zu spielen, aber schwer zu meistern – das hat mir schon früher gefallen. Aber auch Shooter und Adventure spiele ich mittlerweile. Da haben sich ganze Genres für mich geöffnet. Ich bin auch experimentierfreudiger geworden und teste gern meine Grenzen in vielen verschiedenen Spielen aus.

    Welche Funktionen am Adaptive Controller sind für Dich besonders nützlich?

    Für mich persönlich sind die vielseitigen Anschlussmöglichkeiten des Adaptive Controllers besonders wichtig. Man kann für jedes Spiel individuell sein Setup und die Tastaturbelegung anpassen. Da sind der Fantasie fast keine Grenzen gesetzt.

    Was bedeuten Dir Videospiele?

    Für mich haben Videospiele mittlerweile einen sehr, sehr hohen Stellenwert. Sie sind für mich ein Ausgleich von Alltag und Arbeit. Wenn es mal stressiger wird, nutze ich sie, um den Kopf freizukriegen und in andere Welten einzutauchen, aber auch um mit meinen Freunden oder anderen Spielern in Kontakt zu treten und mit ihnen eine gute Zeit zu haben.

    Spielst Du alleine oder suchst Du auch die Herausforderung im Multiplayer?

    Multiplayer ist für mich auf jeden Fall immer mehr dabei. Dadurch, dass ich mit meinen Kumpels spielen kann, macht es immer mehr Spaß und wird auch nie langweilig. Durch die vielseitigen Bedienmöglichkeiten bin ich genauso flexibel und reaktionsschnell wie meine Mitspieler.

    Was wolltest Du der Gaming Community schon immer mal sagen?

    Die Community ist super stark und hat einen tollen Zusammenhalt. Es kommt fast nur positives Feedback, wenn Gamer erfahren, dass einer ihrer Mitspieler gehandicapt ist. Wenn man das Match dann auch noch für sich entscheidet, spornt das alle umso mehr an!

    Was wünschst Du dir für die Zukunft der Gaming-Industrie?

    Die Gaming-Industrie ist auf einem guten Weg, aber ich würde mir wünschen, dass die Entwickler sich noch mehr für Feedback von Betroffenen öffnen. Ein reger Kontakt und Austausch ist wichtig, um bestehende Features zu verbessern und Gaming noch inklusiver zu machen. Mit mehr Inklusion können noch mehr Menschen Videospiele kaufen und gemeinsam zocken. So gewinnen alle!

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