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A Message to the Gaming Community on What We’re Doing to Help Today
We are living in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of people around the world and changed the way we go about our daily lives. Here at Microsoft, we’re constantly asking ourselves what we can do to support people during this challenging time… Read more
How HyperDot Made Waves in Accessibility Research
HyperDot is a minimal action arcade game with one rule: dodge everything. The game is fiendishly difficult — as players progress through the 100-level campaign, the simple task of “dodge everything” becomes more and more of a challenge. Solo developer Charles McGregor created… Read more
Strategy at Speed: Hands-on with Gears Tactics
The hulking Brumak bellows as it launches a salvo of missiles into the sky, then bears down on my COG Scout, preparing to unload an arm-mounted chain gun in her direction. Nearby, an emergence hole opens up, bursting forth with bounding Wretches. Make that two e-holes… Read more
Microsoft Joins with Intel to Optimize Gears Tactics for PC
Soon, you can experience the next chapter of the acclaimed Gears of War series built from the ground up for PC. Combining deep, tactical turned-based gameplay and a powerful story of leadership and sacrifice, Gears Tactics will send you back to the front lines at the dawn of the Locust War… Read more
Borderlands 3 DLC Guns, Love, and Tentacles Available Now on Xbox One
An engagement party for the eons is happening in Borderlands 3, and you’re invited! Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock is the second campaign add-on for Borderlands 3, featuring the all-new ice planet of Xylourgos — and it’s available on Xbox One as of right now… Read more
Rocket Pass 6 Has Gone Cybernetic on Xbox One
Rocket Pass 6 is speeding into the future. Check out the most wanted ride, Ronin, in the Rocket Pass 6 trailer and unlock it immediately with Rocket Pass Premium! Rocket Pass Premium grants access to 70 tiers of futuristic items inspired by science fiction, like the HoloData Boost… Read more
Free Play Days – Tekken 7, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and Risk of Rain 2
Raise your fists for the ultimate battle in Tekken 7, become an elite Special Ops soldier in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, or fight to survive a hostile alien world in Risk of Rain 2 with Free Play Days! Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play for free from Thursday, March 26 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 p.m. PDT… Read more
It’s Time to Duel: Yu Gi Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution Available Now on Xbox One
Duelists, prepare to Duel because Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming to Xbox One today! Fans of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist will be thrilled as this brand-new game features new content for you to enjoy and explore. Relive stories from the… Read more
How Moons of Madness Creates Fear on Multiple Levels
A good psychological horror game should have scares that linger long after you’ve put down your controller. Eerie sounds, lighting, and well-placed jump scares all contribute to creating this kind of a memorable experience, but for Moons of Madness we have also used several… Read more
Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is Available Now on Xbox One
Greetings everyone! Today I am very excited to let you know that Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition is now available on Xbox One! For those of you not familiar with the game, Deep Sky Derelicts offers an original sci-fi RPG experience combining tactical turn-based combat with cards… Read more
38 Things Added to Sea of Thieves Since Launch You Have to Try
A lot has changed in Sea of Thieves since Rare’s shared world pirate fantasy first set sail in March 2018. Thanks to a series of major content updates in the first year – including the game-changing Anniversary Update – and a recent commitment to regular monthly updates, the game has grown… Read more
Behold the Duck of War in World of Warships: Legends
Join in on some lighthearted — but oh-so competitive — battles in World of Warships: Legends. This year’s April Fool’s event runs from March 23 to April 13, giving players the chance to prove their skills in the Duck of War game mode. Starting today, players can access the special Duck of War… Read more
Bleeding Edge Available Now with Xbox Game Pass
The day is finally here – Bleeding Edge is now available worldwide with Xbox Game Pass and on Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam! From humble beginnings as a passion project developed by a tiny team at Ninja Theory, it has been absolutely incredible to see Bleeding Edge smash… Read more
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 31 to April 3
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One and Windows 10 PC! 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… Read more