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With the upcoming party brawler soon launching on Xbox Game Pass, we go behind the scenes of Rubber Bandits with gameplay and level designers Bo Strandby and Noel Toivio, into the world of game level design at Flashbulb Games. How Did You Decide on the Concept of Rubber Bandits ? “ Rubber Bandits began as a ragdoll controller similar to QWOP ”, says Strandby. “Players had to independently move their arms and legs to pass each level.” “We developed in different stages, from rampaging Godzilla-style through a tiny city being shot at by tanks, to a physics-based brawler where characters smashed environments and fought with proper weapons.” “It was originally going to be a knight-themed brawler called Just A Flesh Wound , like Monty Python’s ‘Holy Grail’movie”, adds Toivio. “That’s true,” laughs Strandby, “Then Lasse (Middelbo Outzen, Lead Artist at Flashbulb Games) came into the office really excited one day and announced, ‘We’re going to call it Rubber Bandits , and it’s about co...

Hello everyone! I’m Zach Zebrowski, Product Owner at Systemic Reaction, and I’m here to welcome you to Generation Zero and the world of Östertörn!  What is Generation Zero ? But first, let’s talk a little about the game for those of you who are joining us for the first time. Set in an alternative 1980s Sweden in the region of Östertörn, you’ll explore atmospheric and mysterious environments while engaging in first-person guerilla action against hostile machine invaders. But where did they come from? What is their purpose, and where did all the humans go? That’s for you to figure out as you scavenge for weapons and equipment to fight them back alongside an ever-growing Resistance. Looking back to 2020 Since our last Wire Post, we’ve not only had our second anniversary but also added a lot to the game and the core experience, in no small part thanks to the feedback and input of our fantastic community. Generation Zero had a major expansion last summer with FNIX Rising. For ...

Coming December 14, alongside the new Season 2: Point Defense update, the standard edition of Aliens: Fireteam Elite will be available with Xbox Game Pass on both Xbox and Windows 10! This also means cross play will be available between all Xbox and PC players who install via the Microsoft Store version of the game. Set in the iconic “Alien” universe, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat. Face off against waves of terrifying Xenomorph and Weyland-Yutani Synthetic foes alongside two players or AI teammates, as you and your fireteam desperately fight your way through four unique campaigns that introduce new storylines to the “Alien” universe. Create and customize your own Colonial Marine, choosing from an extensive variety of classes, weapons, gear, and perks, battling overwhelming odds in this heart-pounding survival shooter experience. Pl...

Hi everyone! Before we get started, I want to say how incredible it is to see a new legion of masterminds joining us in our quest for world domination – Evil Genius 2: World Domination is now available with Xbox Game Pass. Please make yourself at home and help yourself to a Doomsday Device. I’m sure you’ll find them delightfully destructive. Now, conquering the world isn’t easy. There’re all sorts of do-gooders out there looking to stop you, and you just know they have a training program to prepare their new recruits. So, let’s get you up to speed so you can start carving out your own criminal empire… Choosing Your Genius At the start any campaign, you’ll be faced with a choice: what flavour of evil are you? Each Genius comes with their own unique campaign, but they all favour different playstyles. Maximillian makes for an excellent Genius for first time players, with a strong focus on bringing in enough gold to dabble in everything. If you’re interested in meeting your enemie...

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November has been an amazing month for PC gaming here at Xbox. We launched even more Xbox Game Studio games on day one with Game Pass for PC, an offer for those who haven’t tried Game Pass for PC yet to get their first 3 months for $1, and new Xbox app updates for Xbox Insiders to test on PC. Let’s do a quick recap of anything you might have missed. Forza Horizon 5 Driving across the landscapes of Mexico has never looked better, thanks to Forza Horizon 5 . Vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes await you with amazing driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. Lead breathtaking expeditions across a world of striking contrast and beauty while immersing yourself in a deep campaign with hundreds of challenges that reward you for engaging in the activities you love. Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta At the end of the 20 th anniversary celebration stream , we were thrilled to shadow drop the free-to-play Halo Infinite multiplayer beta weeks before the Halo Infin...

Hey there Mind Scanner, welcome to The Structure. Your time has come. Please prepare your treatment devices and proceed to your next patient. As a player, your role in this twisted narrative experience will be to diagnose and treat the citizens of a dystopian society, manage your resources and develop new devices – all to keep the sanity levels in The Structure at bay. There is one thing you will need to remember at all times though – each diagnosis and every patient is your responsibility. Join The Structure in Its Quest to Eliminate Instanity… In The Structure, order and efficiency are maintained by severe top-down control. The leaders of this dystopian society believe that an absolute harmony and consistency should be achieved in order to thrive in the only livable city in this world. In pursuit of optimisation, Mind Scanners are hired to perform and eliminate any signs of anomaly. Additionally, anyone who dares to disobey the laws of The Structure will be thrown into The Outer Zo...

Some of the top pro players and streamers know that Game Pass Has PC Games, so we’re inviting them to our inaugural Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational with Boom TV featuring Halo Infinite Multiplayer on December 3. This is your chance to watch skilled gamers and entertaining creators compete for a prize pool of $50,000. The Halo Infinite Multiplayer beta is available to play today, so brush up on your skills, and get ready to complete challenges, win prizes, and earn opportunities to participate in community events in the Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational Hub on Boom TV. Sign up now and get started! If you’ve been following the Game Pass Has PC Games – PC Builder Series , you’ll be hyped to hear that UrAvgConsumer will be giving away a custom Halo Infinite themed PC to one of the players. You’ll be able to vote and decide on whose gameplay clip will become the Game Pass Has PC Games Invitational: Legendary Moment . The winner of the Legendary Moment award will receive the c...

Officers of Stronghold have squared off against the hexes of wizards, put lycanthropes behind silver bars, knocked vampire teeth out, and faced spectral powers of Mejin’s since August 19th. It would be safe to assume that the crime rate has dropped, but far from it. In a city that never sleeps, you can never lower your guard. With the newest Air Supremacy update, officers will receive plenty of additions to their arsenal! But how did this update become a reality? Let’s Go Crazy! During Mayhem Brawler’s beta, some of our playtesters expected more fast-paced combat from time to time. Rather than our strategic approach to the battle system, brawlers just wanted to go crazy with the action. But the release was right around the corner. After a few brainstorming sessions, the team decided to augment the combat for a future update, but we needed diverse alternatives. Alternatives that would not break the balance of the game. It was time to observe some old-school games, and irresistib...

Survivors, the first free content update for Rust Console Edition , Devastation Unleashed , is coming November 25! This exciting new update brings brand new mechanics like the tech tree, gestures, adjustments to the gun handling, aim assist, and a host of quality of life improvements and bug fixes! The Tech Trees fundamentally change the way players progress in Rust Console Edition . No longer will you have to rely on spending your scrap on a random tiered blueprint at the workbench – you can now unlock the items you need the most. Collect scrap from around the map and construct a workbench in order to access the Tier 1 Tech Tree. From here, you can use scrap to unlock different branches of items depending on your playstyle. Do you prefer to build and fortify your base? Unlock defenses and traps to confound your enemies! Or do you prefer the more direct approach? Then unlock guns and ammo to eliminate your competition more efficiently! Every item has its own tier, so you’ll need to ...

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox games! Get more details on these games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when available (release dates are subject to change). Let’s jump in! Evil Genius 2: World Domination Deluxe Edition – November 30 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S ● Smart Delivery ● Xbox Game Pass Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder, where players take control of an Evil Genius and set their plans for world domination in motion. When it feels this good to be bad, the Forces of Justice don’t stand a chance! Available on Cloud, Console, and PC. Mind Scanners – November 30 – Xbox Game Pass Mind Scanners is a retro-futuristic psychiatry simulation in which you diagnose the citizens of a dystopian metropolis. Locate a host of other-worldly characters and use arcade-style treatment devices to...