Schlagwort: Community
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Atomfall: Diving Deeper Into Its Unique Mechanics
Reading Time: 6 minutesWith Atomfall coming to Xbox and Game Pass in just over a month (arriving on March 27), today we released the latest trailer for the game. Featuring brand new gameplay, the trailer highlights the main features that you will experience when you enter the quarantine zone. I thought now would be a…
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How Features in Symphonia were Designed with Speed Runners in Mind
Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary Symphonia was released for Xbox Series X|S on December 5, 2024. Custom level design, precision platforming and special features great for speedruns. Deep dive into speedrunning with player perspectives and tips. From its inception, Symphonia was envisioned as a game that rewarded control and timing mastery. Initially designed as a game…
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Perk up A Deep Dive into Overwatch 2’s New Perks System
Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary Perks are exciting new abilities for Overwatch 2heroes, offering wild gameplay twists and creative strategies. Lead gameplay designer for Overwatch, Alec Dawson, explains how Perks work. Overwatch 2 Season 15 launches February 18. Hey everyone! Alec here, ready to spill the tea on one of the most exciting new mechanics coming…
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How Monster Energy Supercross 25 Was Rebuilt From the Ground Up with You in Mind
Reading Time: 5 minutesSummary Learn how Milestone has rebuilt the Monster Energy Supercross franchise in the last two years by leveraging key contributions from the community. Simulation is the word, with a new physics system that allows full air control and a true riding experience in the dirt. And for the first time, the current…
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Elden Ring Nightreign: Answering 20 Burning Questions
Reading Time: 3 minutesFromSoftware bosses? Now we’re talking! Exactly. At the end of every day, you’ll battle a boss that will reward you with loot that will (presumably) make it easier to survive. At the end of the third night, you’ll face off against a Nightlord. Beat that boss to earn semi-permanent character boosts (more…
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Survival, Love, and Legacy: Why Undying Is a Zombie Game Unlike Any Other
Reading Time: 4 minutesSummary Undying is available today. Help Anling and Cody survive the zombie apocalypse. A unique blend of heartfelt narrative, survival, and RPG gameplay. A Journey of Love and Survival Comes to Xbox Hello, Xbox players! I’m David Brevik, President and Executive Producer at Skystone Games. As someone who has spent decades creating…
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Sid Meier’s Civilization VII on Xbox Reignites That ‘Just One More Turn’ Feeling
Reading Time: 6 minutesExpand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII Founders Edition! This digital-only edition is only available until February 28, 2025—get it now before it’s history. Purchasing Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Founders Edition entitles digital versions of the game on both Xbox…
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Celebrating Safer Internet Day by Digging Deeper into AI with Minecraft Education
Reading Time: 3 minutesPeople are using AI more and more at home, at work, in school, and everywhere in between. According to the most recent Microsoft Global Online Safety Survey, there has been a global increase in active generative AI users. Our findings showed that in 2024, 51% of people are users or experimenters of…
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South of Midnight Hands-on: A Gorgeous, Pull-No-Punches Fairytale
Reading Time: 9 minutesAt first blush, South of Midnight could be described as a classic action-adventure: a heroine thrust from ordinary life into a remarkable journey; magical weapons and abilities; ability skill trees. But spend just a few minutes with it, and that feeling simply floats away. We’ve never seen a gaming world quite like…
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The Sims at 25: How an Iconic Series Kept Up with the Game of Life
Reading Time: 7 minutes25 years ago, The Sims made history with the first instalment of a legendary series that would go on to be one of the best-selling of all time. Few simulation games have enjoyed the success and longevity of The Sims – and the freedom and creativity to play with life however you…
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Avowed and the Living Lands Are the Next Great Frontier for Obsidian
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis all feeds into the various cultures you will encounter along the way — what’s important to them (like their gods) is what gives life to the game. The Aedyrans, for example, are a nation that heavily values the ideas of rightful rule, leadership, and order – and now they’re plopped into…
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 10 to 14
Reading Time: 10 minutesWelcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change).…
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Make History Today: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Founders Edition is Available Now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Reading Time: 6 minutesExpand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII Founders Edition! This digital-only edition is only available until February 28, 2025—get it now before it’s history. Purchasing Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Founders Edition entitles digital versions of the game on both Xbox…
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Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (MP & Zombies only), NBA 2K25 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
Reading Time: 3 minutesGrab a slice of pizza and prepare for a totally tubular weekend with Free Play Days! NBA 2K25 is available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core members to play from Thursday February 6, 12:01am Pacific until Sunday, February 9, 11:59pm Pacific. Call of Duty Black: Ops 6 (MP…
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How Candy Crush Solitaire Takes on a Classic Game With a Vibrant Twist
Reading Time: 4 minutesCandy Crush Saga is among the most popular games of the modern age. With hundreds of millions of players, it’s a game that combines relaxation with a compelling “just one more go” approach. You could say much the same thing about casual gaming classic, Microsoft Solitaire, the game that introduced many of…
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Stellar Ghosts Settlers: A Third-Person Shooter that Sticks to the Basics
Reading Time: 3 minutesSummary Complete the missions to get credits towards character stats upgrades. Seven playable characters to upgrade. Complete the missions to unlock Arena mode. The wait is over: single player Sci Fi fantasy Third person shooter Stellar Ghosts Settlers (SGS), is out today on Xbox. Let’s jump in to some details on how…
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What’s Coming in 2025 for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology
Reading Time: 6 minutesMichael Mann February 4, 2025 2024 was a year for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology players and —a year shaped by your passion, creativity, and epic moments. Thanks to your dedication, it’s been an incredible year not just for the community, but for the franchise as a whole. Together, we’ve…
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Four Ways Rogue Waters Lets you Live the Pirate Life
Reading Time: 5 minutesAhoy mateys! We hope you’ve worked on your sea legs because it’s time to set sail in Rogue Waters! Rogue Waters is a tactical turn-based roguelite where players take control of Captain Cutter, a pirate captain on a quest for revenge after being betrayed by rival pirate Blackbone and left with a…
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Community Story | Daniela, Thetford Library
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. When Daniela made the transition from working in retail to joining the team at Thetford Library, she…
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The Belly Bumpers Preview is Now Available for Xbox Insiders!
Reading Time: 2 minutesXbox Insiders can now join the preview for Belly Bumpers! Use your belly to knockout other players in this 2-8 online and local party game. Eat juicy burgers to increase the size of your belly or force-feed opponents until they burst. Bump it out in a world of food-themed stages. About Belly…
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Coming Soon to Game Pass: Diablo, EA Sports UFC 5, and More
Reading Time: 4 minutesWelcome to our first “Coming Soon” announcement for 2025! And special welcome to all you new friends that picked up gaming hardware the last few weeks. Let’s get you prepped for what to install or play next. To the games! Available Today Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 7Game Pass…
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Xbox and LG to Bring Cloud Gaming to LG Smart TVs
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re focused on bringing more games to more people around the world, on the devices you choose to play with. Millions of Game Pass Ultimate members are already using Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) to play great games from the Game Pass catalog on various devices. Today, we’re excited to announce our collaboration…
