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Summary The real-world inspiration behind Russian Subway Dogs. The basics of being a stray. Simulation is our secret sauce. Russian… Subway… What? Our game Russian Subway Dogs is out today on Xbox One! It’s a single screen arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow Metro. I’m going to share how we ended up creating a game with such an unusual theme, and the novel approach we took to add depth, humor and variety to its classic score chasing gameplay. The seeds of the idea started around a decade ago when I read an article online about a handful of strays that had learned to navigate Moscow’s maze-like subway system. If you’re not familiar with these clever canines, they really do make a daily commute to downtown Moscow, scavenge for food from passing pedestrians, and then return home to the quiet suburbs each night to sleep. One of these dogs was so beloved they even built a memorial statue in his honor! While reading up on these strays I also discovered...

I am Sergio Escanciano, who together with Arturo Casado and with support of Natalia Pérez, form Tenebris Studio. We are proud to announce that, after some long months of porting and management, Your Computer Might Be at Risk launches today on Xbox and Windows PC . This is a high milestone for us, as it is our first game, self-published, and our first console game. This release comes one year after its original launch on PC and with a new final chapter for the game: La Rata Escarlata , which I believe is our best iteration of the gameplay mechanics and story. From a technical standpoint, we have worked hard to ensure that the game runs at a solid 60 FPS on all Xbox consoles, also with full 4K resolution support starting with Xbox One X. Being a studio with just two core members means that we have both worked on most tasks involving game development at some point. Some of my key contributions were the game design and script writing, so this article will delve into the tone of the ga...

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is an innovative and whimsical project that takes a unique approach to gameplay. Prepare to be immersed in a breathtaking 3D environment where you’ll find yourself surrounded by rubber duckies, romantic sunsets, unexpected visitors, and chill music (a truly aesthetic experience if you are a vaporwave aficionado). But let me explain all of that in greater detail since you are probably wondering: What do I have to do in Placid Plastic Duck Simulator ? Well, it’s very simple: Nothing! In PPDS , you create your own narrative as you collect all 101 different ducks and watch them interact with each other and the environment. Some ducks even have unique actions, so get ready to be surprised by the occasional troublemaker. As a rubber duck, you have zero responsibilities, and you are not required to learn any skills (except for patience). Sit back, relax, and embrace your role as a powerless witness. The nostalgic melodies emanating from the radio will transpor...

Sector 1: Dreadshore, Meet Your Maker’s first major content update, is arriving tomorrow giving players all-new tools to put their brutal creativity to the test.  If you’re new to the wasteland, Meet Your Maker is a first-person building game where players can create deadly fortresses using traps, guards, and more, or raid those built by others in a post-apocalyptic test of skill and wits. Meet Your Maker Creative Director Ash Pannell and Narrative Designer Joe Dermo share more about what players can expect as they journey into the foggy dusk of the Dreadshore. What’s a Sector? Major new DLC for Meet Your Maker comes in the form of Sectors. Each Sector unveils a new location uniquely destroyed by the virus that ravaged Earth.  “We’re using Sectors to deliver large gameplay updates through a narrative,” explains Pannell. “It helps expand the story of Meet Your Maker alongside the actual gameplay.” Sector 1: Dreadshore will include a new environment and themed Deco...

Hi everyone! We’re excited to announce that Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is available today for Xbox Series X|S. This reimagined version of a beloved classic brings all of the heart and charm of the original to a new generation, as the definitive experience of one of the most cherished entries in the long-running farming series. With over 25 years of history, Story of Seasons is the pioneer of its genre. So, if you’ve yet to get into the series or have scratched your head at why so many of your friends sink a lot of hours into farming sims, here’s some of the reasons that could be: There’s something deeply relaxing and satisfying about planting seeds, watering crops, and harvesting the fruits of your labour. They practically require you to cuddle cows, snuggle sheep, or clutch chickens that are blessed with impossible roundness. They’re also about living . You become part of an impossibly wholesome community of charming eccentrics, match with “wooable” townsfolk and live a...

Here are this week’s games and add-on deals available from the Microsoft Games Store. Discounts are valid now through July 03, 2023 (actual end date varies by sale). Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Deals     Content Title Content Type Discount Notes WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 33% DWG* Anno 1800 Console Edition – Deluxe Xbox Series X|S (Optimized) 20% DWG* SnowRunner – 3-Year Anniversary Edition Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 35% DWG* Battle Brothers Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 50% DWG* Far Cry 4 Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 80% DWG* Immortality Xbox Game Pass 50% DWG* The Wreck Smart Delivery 20% DWG* XCOM 2: Digital Deluxe Edition Xbox One X Enhanced 90% DWG* A Plague Tale Bundle Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 30% DWG* LEAP Smart Delivery 55% DWG* ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights Smart Delivery 50% DWG* Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Gold Edition Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 70% DWG* ...