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I’d designed a prototype of Galaxy Squad a few years before I actually started seriously working on it, but decided to set it aside for some time. The idea of combining a couple of my favorite game mechanics from different genres was always appealing to me, but there were other ideas I was obsessed with at the time. Fast forward a couple of years and, after a series of rather unsuccessful games, I was thinking of leaving the game development industry entirely, but decided to give it one last try. I am so glad I did it because Galaxy Squad became my best project at that time, saved my career, and changed my life. I challenged myself a lot while developing the game because it was my first experience as a writer, a cutscene director, and even a music producer. Writing a branching video game storyline with some crazy set pieces and twists was as demanding as it was fun. I do not regret making some choices in that storyline, even if a small fraction of players didn’t like it. Taki...

Greetings sharks! For the past year, the team here at Tripwire and I have been hard at work on this wild DLC idea and I’m extremely excited to bring this to players all over the world. Maneater: Truth Quest follows Maneater ’s narrator, Trip Westhaven, as he descends into madness after discovering a secret military base off the coast of Port Clovis. It’s up to you, the titular shark, to help Trip get to the bottom of what’s really going on behind the scenes. Is this a true government conspiracy? Has Trip lost his marbles? You’ll have to play to find out. Gameplay wise, we’ve built tons of new ways to eat, explore, and evolve in the game that approach the original mechanics in new and interesting ways. In my opinion, they’re totally jaw -some. Without further ado, here are five jaw-some new features in Maneater: Truth Quest ! The Prologue Even if you haven’t purchased the DLC, there’s still content coming your way! If you boot up Maneater today, you’ll notice a short intro epi...

Summary Releasing today, Rancho del Arroyo is the 10th and all-new reserve for theHunter: Call of the Wild . Explore a beautiful, vast desert that teems with life, and uncover a century-old mystery that tore a powerful family apart. Hunt nine unique animal species, including the Mexican Bobcat, Ring-Necked Pheasant, and Collared Peccary, and expand your arsenal with a powerful new weapon. Today, we’re excited to welcome Xbox fans to Rancho del Arroyo , the all-new desert reserve for the immersive hunting game theHunter: Call of the Wild . This addition to the game brings new animal species to hunt, biomes and landmarks to explore, a thrilling century-old family mystery to unravel, and more. But first, let’s take a closer look at the reserve. Rancho del Arroyo is inspired by the sprawling Sonoran Desert of Northern Mexico, one of the most biodiverse deserts in the world and home to a myriad of unique animal species and ecosystems. Just as our other reserves, the open world...

Summary Song of Iron is a Nordic-inspired, side-scrolling adventure game. Created by solo developer, Joe Winter. Song of Iron is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Today, my dream comes true with the release of Song of Iron . It is the dream of many in the gaming industry to one day make their own game, and over the past two years, I have put my heart and soul into Song of Iron and I couldn’t be more excited to be putting it out into the world and moving into the next chapter of my adventure. Song of Iron is a Nordic-inspired adventure built around my hope to bring a deep and immersive world to players along with a fun and dynamic combat system. The adventure will bring players through old forests, dark caves, to the top of icy windswept mountains and more. I often compare the combat of Song of Iron  to an old western bar fight. Swinging chairs, throwing bottles, and tackling enemies through saloon windows. A nice brawl where you can throw your axe, dr...

Are you prepared for an action-packed rogue-like version of Ghostrunner ? Because that’s what you’re getting with Wave Mode! Face off against 20 waves of pure adrenaline as you fight increasing levels of danger. Each new wave will grant you the option to choose unique abilities that have been custom designed just for this mode. You will never face the same scenario twice because each wave is completely randomized. Players who are successful in clearing all 20 waves will be rewarded with a special surprise. Ghostrunner is tough as nails, but we know there are many players out there who would like to complete this cyber ninja adventure and enjoy the full. We created Assist Mode to lower the difficulty of Ghostrunner and make the game less challenging for those who are more interested in experiencing the campaign. We are thrilled to finally release the Neon Pack DLC so you can ascend Dharma Tower in style. Each of these neon gloves and swords are fully animated and designed for G...

Summer might be cooling down but we have some hot savings for Xbox players! Enjoy iconic characters and epic action during the Activision Blizzard Publisher Sale on the Xbox Store, featuring over 30 titles with savings up to 80% off. There’s a little something for everyone but keep an eye out for these top picks: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War + Special Season Five Incentive Drop into the depths of the Cold War and experience the early ‘80s with a Black Ops twist. Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War features a mind-bending single-player Campaign, an action-packed Multiplayer experience with a vast amount of maps and modes, and legions of horror in the co-op Zombies mode. Plus, seasonal updates introduce fresh, exciting content that expand the narrative and keep the warzone buzzing. Save up to 40% off the Ultimate Edition and up to 50% off the Standard and Cross-Gen Bundle Editions today. In addition to the savings on the Standard and Cross-Gen Bundle Editions , you can recei...

Summary We got a first-hand look at the upcoming adrenaline-filled world of Far Cry 6 . From its massive open world, captivating villain, and open-ended gameplay, we can’t wait to play more when Far Cry 6 launches on October 7. Far Cry 6 is now available for pre-order on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Standard, Gold, and Ultimate Editions. Far Cry is one of Ubisoft’s marquee series. When a new entry gets announced, like the upcoming Far Cry 6 , you can bet many of us perk up at the sound of that, thinking about the new massive open world to the explore, the unpredictable and open-ended gameplay to be had, and the larger-than-life characters we’ll get to meet. It’s these reasons and more that we’re incredibly excited to dive in and visit Far Cry 6 ’s island of Yara when it launches October 7 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. 1: Part of the Action Far Cry 6 wastes no time in getting you into the action. Everything that happens in the first hour of the ga...

Today, on the Windows Blog , we announced that Windows 11 will start to become available beginning on October 5. A brand-new Windows experience, Windows 11 will be available through a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs. Windows 11 was built to be a place where everyone can play, connect, and create . Thanks to its superior graphics and amazing speed, games on Windows 11 look and play better than ever before. Of course, even the best graphics and speed are nothing without games. That’s why we created Xbox Game Pass for PC and Ultimate, a membership which gives you access to a library of over 100 high-quality PC games including day one releases from Xbox Game Studios, iconic franchises from Bethesda Softworks, indie games, blockbusters, and more.  across genres.. A focus on gaming is just one of the many highlights of the upcoming Windows 11 release. For a closer look at some the other features you’ll be able to enjoy when Windows 11 is available on October 5, head over to the ...

Today, we’re super excited to announce that Assetto Corsa Competizione , the Official GT World Challenge game, will be Xbox Series X|S Optimized on February 24, 2022. The sim racing community have been eager to know not only if, but when Assetto Corsa Competizione will launch onto next-gen, so it’s great to finally be able to confirm and acknowledge its existence openly. What is Assetto Corsa Competizione ? Assetto Corsa Competizione is the Official GT World Challenge game. Originally developed by the immensely talented Italian development team KUNOS Simulazioni, Assetto Corsa Competizione is a sim racing game unlike many others. Used by real-life racing drivers such as David Perel and James Baldwin, ACC delivers a super realistic racing experience, thanks to the incredible attention to detail not only on and in the cars (which have been built using actual manufacturer data) but also the circuits you race on. Featuring tracks such as Silverstone, Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, Cir...

Space… where no one can hear you vomit. Unless it’s your fellow passengers or the crew of your intergalactic airline. Spacelines From the Far Out is a comedic co-op, rogue-lite, airline tycoon simulating, otherworldly adventure game that blends the golden era of air travel with the utopian space age of the 1960s. Imagine if the “Jetsons” somehow had a baby with Overcooked and FTL and you’re kind of on the right track. Today, we’ve got some important news – Spacelines from the Far Out is officially launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC on November 4, 2021. Now, let’s tell you a bit more about our game… Years after we first put our little “spaceline crew” in orbit, we’re almost ready to take off for the far reaches of the cosmos. In Spacelines from the Far Out , you’ll create your own intergalactic airline, customize, and upgrade your starcruiser, pick up passengers throughout the cosmos, entertain them, feed them, and keep them safe all while dodging astero...