The First Inside Xbox for 2020
Today, on our first Inside Xbox episode of 2020, we got a closer look at the single-player campaign in Grounded,
the upcoming survival adventure game from our friends
at Obsidian Entertainment, revealed the latest Xbox Game Pass titles,
discussed the recently revealed Xbox Series X tech, and gave viewers the
skinny on the most important things to know about the upcoming Gears Tactics.
There was also plenty of surprise news dropped on today’s show: Typhoon Studios revealed the Journey to the Savage Planet DLC, Hotline Miami Collection is
getting a surprise Xbox One release, and we got our very first look at The Last Campfire, an intriguing new title from developer Hello Games.
For a full recap, read on below or watch the replay of Inside Xbox episode
here
when the VOD is available.
Go Big or Never Go Home in Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded
Obsidian Entertainment announced upcoming survival adventure game Grounded will
enter Xbox Game Preview with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Steam Early
Access on July
28, 2020. As part of today’s announcement, the team also revealed a
brand-new trailer focusing on the single player experience for Grounded,
and a first-ever livestream with Obsidian Entertainment’s Game
Director, Adam Brennecke and Social Media Manager, Shyla
Schofield, who gave a closer look at the game. For more details, check
out the
full Grounded Inside Xbox post here.
A Closer Look at Xbox Series X Technologies
A
few weeks ago, we took an in-depth look at some of the tech powering
the Xbox Series X and got our first look at the new Xbox Wireless
Controller. On today’s show, our
own Major Nelson had a chance to sit down with Jason Ronald, Director
of Product Management on Xbox Series X, to break down some of what was
shared about our most powerful console ever. They discussed everything
from graphics technology like DirectX raytracing
and variable rate shading to audio processing, Quick Resume and storage
options. Ronald also highlighted the Xbox Velocity Architecture,
including what this entails and what it will enables for games.
The Evolution of Xbox Game Bar Continues
We’re
continuing the evolution of Xbox Game Bar, the customisable gaming
overlay built into Windows 10 for PC. Starting today, Insiders will have
access to apps from partners
like Razer, XSplit and Intel directly from Xbox Game Bar through new
widgets — no more having to Alt+Tab to separate apps while gaming. We’ve
seen incredible interest from PC gaming partners in this fan-requested
feature, and we look forward to growing the
number of available widgets. For more information on the Xbox Game Bar
news announced today, please check
out this post.
Announcing More Great Titles Hitting Xbox Game Pass
We’re
thrilled to announce that on April 13, Xbox Game Pass will be expanding
to Japan and Korea. Xbox Game Pass for PC will launch in beta for
gamers in Korea and will
be included as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefits, which is
already available for gamers in the region, while all Xbox Game Pass
services for console and PC will come to Japan for the first time. We
also shared new titles joining the Xbox Game Pass libraries
across console and PC, including Alvastia Chronicles, Journey to the Savage Planet, Overcooked! 2, Football Manager 2020, Mistover and Stranger Things 3: The Game. For more details on our Xbox Game Pass news this episode, check out the
Xbox Game Pass post here.
Project xCloud Preview Adds More Great Games from EA
We’ve
added even more titles to the Project xCloud preview! Beginning today,
participants can play three more great games from EA on their Android
phones or tablets, including The
Sims 4, Unravel Two, and Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Additionally, this morning we announced that the Project xCloud preview
will be heading to 11 new countries across Western Europe. If you’re
interested in joining the Project xCloud preview
so you can stream these great games, please visit
xbox.com/projectxcloud.
Forza Street Races onto Mobile on May 5
Get your engines ready … Forza Street is
coming to your iOS and Android devices on May 5. We’ve received
incredible engagement from players during Android pre-registration
and are excited to let iOS gamers know they too will hit the streets in
just a few weeks. For a limited time, we’ll also be giving out the
Founder’s Pack to anyone who plays Forza Street between May 5 and June 5 as a welcoming gift. Pre-register now
on Google
Play and the Samsung
Galaxy Store, and for more information, check out the
full Forza Street Wire post here.
Breaking Down Five Things You Need to Know About Gears Tactics
Today, The Coalition celebrated Gears Tactics going
gold with a new video highlighting five badass things you need to know
before launch and their commitment to
a gameplay experience tailored to PC, including new details on a
partnership with Intel. Available April 28 on Windows 10 PC, Steam and
with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Gears Tactics has players assume the role of Gabriel “Gabe” Diaz as he recruits,
equips, and commands his squad on a mission to hunt down the relentless leader of the Locust army: Ukkon. For more on Gears Tactics, including the latest design collaboration with acclaimed artist Luke Preece, click
here.
Set Sail with Sea of Thieves’ Free Ships of Fortune Update
Prospective pirates got a look at the new Sea of Thieves Ships
of Fortune update arriving later this month. Ships of Fortune adds new
depth to the game’s trading
companies, allowing players the option to represent their favourite
Trading Companies as emissaries for boosted rewards and exclusive
cosmetic items. What’s more, a new and mysterious Company known as The
Reaper’s Bones is also making their debut tasking players
with pillaging rival ships and taking their Emissary Flags and loot as
trophies. For more details on our Sea of Thieves news this episode, check out our
full post here.
A New Batch of ID@Xbox Games is Coming to Xbox One
In today’s show, we took a look at a brand-new game called The Last Campfire, a dark fantasy from developer Hello Games that combines a beautiful art style with
a wide variety of puzzles to create a wholly unique experience. There was also a new trailer for Atomicrops,
an action-packed farming simulator where you must cultivate and defend
the last farm in a post-apocalypse wasteland. Finally, it was announced
that the action-packed top-down shooter Hotline Miami Collection is not only coming to Xbox One, but is available right now. Surprise!
We hope you enjoyed the show, and we’ll see you next time!
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8th April 2020