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Microsoft Flight Simulator Releases New Aircraft in the “Local Legends” Series Today with Fokker F. VII

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The Fokker F.VII and the Fokker F.VIIb/3m Southern Cross Come to Life in Microsoft Flight Simulator Today, we are excited to announce that the Fokker F. VII airplane, the second plane in our “Local Legends” series, is available now in Microsoft Flight Simulator . The series celebrates the history of aviation and releases always coincide with each World Updates. Local Legends are aircraft that are locally famous but may not be as well known to a worldwide audience. The F.VII, manufactured by Fokker of the Netherlands, stands as one of the greats of aircraft history. It advanced the world of aviation during the Golden Age of Flight of the 1920s and 1930s due to its endurance, reliability, power, and load carrying ability. The F.VII, which first took flight on November 24,1924, and was introduced to the public in 1925, served in the early airline industry, moved cargo, carried air mail, and exploration. Originally designed as a single-engine airplane, the high-wing F.VII was manuf

Microsoft Flight Simulator Introduces World Update VII: Australia

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The Stunning Wonders of Australia Come to Life in Microsoft Flight Simulator ! Soar over the renowned Great Barrier Reef, visit the vast regions of Western Australia, and marvel at the natural beauty of Mount Wellington. From the dusty red outback to shimmering coastlines and sugar white sand beaches, explore the country’s most spectacular sights . A country known for being as diverse as it is beautiful, this great Southern land presents a bucket list of jaw-dropping natural formations and modern man-made wonders – now enhanced with exceptional graphic improvements. Orbx Simulation Systems, based in Melbourne, Australia, has handcrafted four airports and added high-resolution detail to over 100 others. The update also includes 94 custom crafted points of interest (POIs). And there are 16 new activities, including five bush trips, six discovery flights, and five landing challenges that will take Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots Down Under in our largest update yet. Handcra

World of Warships: Legends First Update of 2022 is Now Live

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The might of the Regia Marina is growing! A whole new Italian battleship line comes out in Early Access with four ships with heavy guns on board, including Francesco Caracciolo with her 15-inch (381 mm) guns capping it for now at Tier VI. There’s more to support the unleashing of those huge, armored monsters: release of flexible Tier VI Premium cruiser Gorizia, return of rare Tier VII battleship Roma for Global XP, and a selection of discounts for Premium Italian ships of various tiers. Watch out for Tier VII Vittorio Veneto, arriving in the next update to mark the branch going researchable.    Azur Lane collaboration wave III Collaboration with Azur Lane comes back again, starting February 7. The range consists of six new Commanders with unique voiceovers: Eagle Union/USA: Montpelier Sakura Empire/Japan: Azuma, Shoukaku and Yukikaze Northern Parliament/Soviet Union: Avrora Sardegna Empire/Italy: Littorio Littorio for Sardegna Empire and Avrora for Northern Parliament expand

Shohei Ohtani: Unanimous AL MVP is Your MLB The Show 22 Cover Athlete

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MLB The Show 22 launches day one with Xbox Game Pass on April 5. Shohei Ohtani’s 2021 season was one for the ages. Hitting 46 home runs, 100 RBIs, and stealing 26 bases while also having a 9-2 record on the mound with a 3.18 ERA and 156 strikeouts. Vince Lombardi Jr. once said, “The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” Ohtani might seem like an overnight success here in the United States, but he’s been climbing the impossible mountain since his teenage years attending Hanamaki Higashi High School in Japan. After having one of the greatest seasons in the history of Major League Baseball, Shohei Ohtani was really the only obvious choice to grace the cover of MLB The Show 22 . Today, we are thrilled to announce that MLB The Show 22 launches on April 5, 2022. The standard edition on Xbox One is $59.99 USD/$79.99 CAD . Standard edition on Xbox Series XIS is $69.99 USD/$89.99 CAD . We’re also delighted to announce that MLB The Show 22 will be available with Xbox Ga

Sand Meets Snow in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis

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Summary The Winter Event in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis will end on February 8. Part 2 of the Winter Event in NGS is underway and includes different special rewards. During the Winter Event, there will also be a World Trial taking place, where players can take part in a scavenger hunt for special items and boosts. Winter has arrived in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ! Snow is falling across planet Halpha, from the Aelio to the Retem Region, and Central City is decorated with seasonal décor! Part 1 of the Winter Event began on January 12 and Part 2 is underway this week. There’s still plenty of time to get in on the action, as the event doesn’t end until February 8. As with previous Seasonal Events, special enemies can be found throughout both the Exploration and Battle Sectors. It’s easy to tell these enemies apart, as they are marked with special symbols. Exterminating these enemies (and special Rappies) will award you Seasonal Points, which can be exchanged with

THQ Nordic and Handy Games Publisher Sale is Packed with Deals

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THQ Nordic & Handy Games kicked off their annual, Xbox publisher sale this week with amazing savings – up to 80% off – across their entire portfolio. Legendary RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-reckoning (50% off), franchise favorites like Darksiders III (80% off) and Darksiders: Genesis (70% off), fun for the whole family like SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom (45% off), and instant cult-classics like Chicken Police (35%) are just a few in the long list of games featured as part of the sale. Be advised that these discounts will only be available to Xbox gamers for a limited time – just two weeks! Download now through February 7 to take full advantage of this once-in-2022 opportunity!  As always, we had a ton of fun going through our massive catalog with an eye toward extending the opportunity to play our greatest games to an even broader audience of players! Working in reverse chronological order, that started with major 2021 releases like Biomutant (40% off) and

NBA 2K22: How to Up Your Game with VC

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There are endless possibilities in NBA 2K22 , especially when it comes to customizing your look and experimenting with your MyTeam roster. Every Season, new rewards such as apparel, animations and exclusive MyTeam goodies are added to keep things feeling fresh. With so many tempting outfit combinations and rare MyTeam packs available, it’s natural to want to go on a shopping spree, but that takes VC. Earning VC in-game can be accomplished by completing challenges and receiving your MyCareer game checks, or getting lucky at the Daily Spin, but you can always add more to your wallet at the Microsoft Store — and now is a great time to snag some. Right now, you can head over to the Microsoft Store and take advantage of a 20% sale on all VC products ! For a limited time, you can capitalize on some great savings. You know that MyTeam pack you’ve been eyeing? Or those shoes that will be the envy of your friends? It’s time to treat yourself and your MyPlayer while the offer lasts. Season 4

A Gummy’s Life Brings the Sweetest Online Multiplayer Update to Xbox

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Summary After coming to Xbox, the sweetest brawl game gets a cool update Private online matches can be customized Prove that you are the strongest gummy! Have you been playing A Gummy’s Life since it came to Xbox in September? If you haven’t, we’re sorry to tell you, you have been missing out on this amazingly sweet local and online multiplayer. The game allows you to fight your friends to the death in different arenas: the last man standing will prove to be the sweetest gummy. But if you have been playing and enjoying the game already, you probably noticed that the online mode had a few restrictions, and, like many other players, you surely wished that local match customization options were also available in the online version. Well, we’ve got some amazing news! Your concerns have been heard, and we have finally brought you one of the most asked-for updates: private online matches can finally be customized! You can now set up your online games to get the best experience: