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This is Simon Dasan, Creative Director on Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn , here to talk to you a bit more about our upcoming Action-RPG, now set for release in Summer 2024! We’re excited to bring you the latest look at Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn , and we’ve been hard at work to bring you the best possible experience since you last saw it. We’re doubling down on amazing visual fidelity to bring the world of Flintlock to life, and ensuring a satisfying, visceral combat experience. We’ve been hard at work doubling down on amazing visual fidelity of the world of Flintlock . Take the role of Nor Vanek, alongside Enki, the mysterious Godlike creature as they venture on a quest for redemption in the world of Kian. Their journey will take them across treacherous mountainous terrain, through deadly deserts, and of course, to the front lines of the battle to reclaim the city of Dawn. In the trenches of Dawn, Nor is ready for battle . With combat being at the core of Flintlock, we have b...

Ahh, the great outdoors! Take a deep breath of that fresh air, feel the sun’s warmth on your skin, and hear those ominous noises calling from the jungle…uh oh. Better get that survival pack ready. Our team here at publisher Gameforge, alongside the phenomenally talented indie development studio Nordic Trolls, are preparing to take you on an expedition filled with action, adventure – and maybe an impossibly large crab or two – in Under a Rock , a brand new open world survival title. Picture it: in the early 19 th Century, you embark on a daring journey at the behest of the Society of Explorers to investigate the disappearance of a previous expedition when, suddenly, forces beyond your control send your hot air balloon careening on a crash course to disaster.  You survive, but find yourself stranded in a world lost to history, a hidden land that few can travel to… or from. Host to all manner of primitive, hostile flora and fauna, you’ll need to keep your wits about you as you se...

Hey Xbox Insiders! We are releasing a new Xbox App for Windows build to Xbox Insiders who are enrolled in the PC Gaming Insiders preview! This is the first 2312 build released! Thank you all for being Xbox Insiders. Continue read to learn about fixes and known issues. Make sure that you update the Xbox app, and Gaming Services to ensure you get all of the fixes! New Versions of PC Gaming prerelease products: Xbox App version: 2312.1001.54.0 Available: 5:00 p.m. PT – November 29th, 2023     Current versions of Windows Gaming prerelease products: Game Bar version : 6.123.11012.0 Released : 5:00 p.m. PT – November 3rd, 2023 Gaming Services version released: 16.82.1001.0 Released : 5:00 p.m. PT – November 2nd, 2023     Xbox App Bug Fixes: Fixed various UI issues. Known Issues: The team is investigating an issue where you might not be able to scroll to certain areas with the controller The team is investigating an issue where some b...

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below! System Update Details: OS Version: RS_XBOX_DEV_FLIGHT\26005.1001.231127-2000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – November 29, 2023 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – November 30, 2023 Fixes Implemented Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build: System Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console. Note : Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here . Known Issues We understand some issues have been liste...

Summary World of Tanks Modern Armor ‘s Holiday tradition returns. Vinnie Jones is coming to town. New Commanders and an exclusive tank are waiting under the tree! ‘Tis the season to be tankful as Vinnie Jones teams up with World of Tanks Modern Armor to bring you Holiday Ops 2024! This community-driven event starts on December 1. Get ready to hop into your favorite tanks and score themed rewards together with World of Tanks Modern Armor players across the globe or, for the first time ever, on your own. Yes, this year’s Holiday Ops event brings you double the fun and the rewards with two paths to follow. You can take on both your personal op with the Santa’s Helper Earn Challenge, as well as the community-based Holiday Op event. Each path will have its own rewards ranging from themed Cosmetics, boosters, and Consumables to the powerful Charlemagne Premium tank. And the latest addition to Santa’s team will also be joining the celebrations to make sure that all Commanders sta...

Category: Announcements November 29, 2023 The Xbox November Update Is Coming Soon: Compact Mode, Japanese Language Support for Keyboards, and More Dominique Gordon, Senior Product Manager, Xbox Experiences Summary Compact mode is now available for everyone in the Xbox app on PC. Japanese language support for physical and virtual keyboards. Console wish list notifications for Xbox Free Play Days, and more. Team Xbox continues to bring new ways to make Xbox better, with players at the center, as we refine the experience and deliver brand-new features based on your feedback. Compact mode is now part of the latest update on Windows devices and will help make your gaming experience more intuitive on smaller screens. You can also select specific layouts for Japanese language keyboards on your console. Get ready for the holidays with console notifications for Xbox Free Play Days for the games you have on your wish list, and more. PC Gaming | Xbox app on PC e...

Category: Starfield November 29, 2023 How Composer Inon Zur Created the Soul of Starfield in Just Six Musical Notes Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief I think the biggest compliment I can give to the music of Starfield is that, as I write the game’s title, the theme tune always plays in my head. More specifically, the motif – duh-dah, duh-daah, duh-duuuuh – if you’ve played it, or even watched a trailer, you know the one. Those six notes are woven around the very bones of the game, from its title screen to its level-up alerts and, after tens of hours, begin to feel more like its beating, hopeful heart than mere sonic set dressing. As it turns out, in an alternate timeline, we may never have heard them. “Today, we can admit that, in the first two years – two years! – of the development, we actually had a different theme.” Composer Inon Zur – the award-winning architect of Starfield ’s score, long-time Bethesda collaborator, and composer of over a ...

Ten years ago, on November 22, 2013, the team at Xbox Game Studios Publishing released an all-new Killer Instinct for Xbox One and Windows PC. Since then, Killer Instinct has boasted a passionate, global community that has regularly featured at tournaments.  Earlier this year, at Evo 2023 , we announced a special update to mark Killer Instinct’s 10 th anniversary. Well, with the hard work of our partners at Iron Galaxy Studios, that update is finally here – and we’re officially calling it Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition . The Anniversary Edition includes some changes that we’re hoping will welcome players old and new!  Firstly, a new color scheme for our logo, theme, and remastered in-game user interface. (It’s a nod to Killer Instinct Gold , which released on the Nintendo 64 in 1996!)  Secondly, as we announced on Iron Galaxy’s developer stream last week, we’ve made significant balance updates to 19 of the 29 fighters. These updates, which range from minor bug...

Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview coming to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. Details can be found below! System Update Details: OS Version: RS_XBOX_DEV_FLIGHT\25999.1004.231118-2000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – November 27, 2023 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – November 28, 2023 Fixes Implemented Thanks to the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this build: Apps Additional fixes to improve video playback issues in various streaming apps. Audio Fixes to address some situations where users could lose audio from the console unexpectedly. Captures Fixes to address unexpected issues uploading capt...

Category: Next Week on Xbox Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 27 – December 1 Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief Published November 24, 2023 Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! Rollerdrome Private Division ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Get it now Rollerdrome – November 28 Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere Available on day one with Game Pass: Welcome to 2030. In a world where corporations reign and the lines between reality and performance are blurred, the public are kept distracted by a brutal new blood sport – Rollerdrome. Experience an adrenaline-pumping, third-person action shooter that blends high octane combat with tricking mechanics. Do you have what ...