Author: Sarah Connor
Category: Xbox Partner PreviewOctober 17, 2024 Xbox Partner Preview | Subnautica 2 (Game Preview) Coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 Donya AbramoCommunity Manager, Unknown Worlds Today, at the Xbox Partner Preview event, we were beyond excited to announce that Subnautica 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero, will be available for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via the Xbox Game Preview program in 2025. We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes crafting the foundation of the next Subnautica experience. Our goal has always been to bring early access to as many members of our…
Category: Xbox Partner PreviewOctober 17, 2024 Xbox Partner Preview | New Details on How Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Takes Ex-Yakuza Majima to the High Seas Jeff Rubenstein A legendary member of the Yakuza’s Tojo clan wakes up on a beach with no idea how they got there. Clothing optional. Hijinx ensue. It might sound like our initial look at Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at the Xbox Games Showcase in 2023, but it is in fact a brand new adventure. Our first look at Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii purposely played on that now-iconic introduction,…
Category: Xbox Partner PreviewOctober 17, 2024 Xbox Partner Preview | Shining A Light on Blindfire, a Unique Shooter Out in Early Access Today Danielle Partis SummaryBlindfire is a new arena shooter with a twist – players are trapped in darkness relying on their instincts to survive Engage in tense team-based battles that encourage bold, strategic play Blindfire’s Lead Designer shares the story behind this unique spin on the shooter genre Trusting your instincts is paramount in Blindfire, a brand-new first-person arena shooter revealed during Xbox Partner Preview today. The pitch is simple – how would you play an FPS in the dark?…
Hey everyone, you may be familiar with Nixxes as the developer behind PC ports of PlayStation games, but behind the scenes we have also been hard at work on a project of a very different nature. Working closely with our friends at Guerrilla, we set out to create Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for both PS5 and PC. In our announcement last month, we shared details of improved features and technology, such as the completely revamped sound mix by Guerrilla’s audio team, support for DualSense controllers, and new motion capture for conversations. Today, I’d like to introduce you to some of…
The opportunity to rescore Until Dawn was as exciting as it was terrifying. The musical legacy of Until Dawn is highly regarded and we set out to both respect and honor the high watermark of the original score through musical innovation and elevation. We wanted to move Until Dawn on to its own path, bringing new composers and songs into the story to help distinguish it from other narrative horror titles. Between a new score and carefully chosen licensed music, every aspect of the soundtrack has been handcrafted to further immerse the player while creating a defining identity for Until…
SummaryA story rich tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs nine years in the making.Strategic turn-based combat with Team Attack finishing moves inspired by pixel adventure classics.8-Bit Adventures 2 launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One today. “My Final Fantasy.” That’s how I described the first 8-Bit Adventures game in 2015. But while my work was heavily inspired by the legendary series, I really meant this as a personal ultimatum. I’d spent four years making games on PC and mobile which failed to turn a profit. So just like Hironobu Sakaguchi (the creator of Final Fantasy) in 1987, I…
Category: GamesOctober 16, 2024 Experience True Hockey Intelligence in EA Sports NHL 25 With EA Play Charlie FortescueDirector, Global Corporate Communications, EA The latest evolution of the iconic hockey game series, EA Sports NHL 25, is out now! EA Play members can skate onto the rink now with a 10-hour trial of the game (conditions, limitations and exclusions apply – see here for details) and experience unstoppable one-timers and heart-pumping breakways NHL 25 is powered by Ice-Q, a new gameplay intelligence system that lets you control every inch of the ice. Experience true hockey intelligence with the modernized skating of…
Category: GamesOctober 16, 2024 Uncover the Truth – The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Accessories Collection is Here Mekias Bekalu, Product Marketing Manager, Xbox Accessories As Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 approaches, we’re excited to introduce the Black Ops 6 Collection—a range of thoughtfully designed accessories that bring the covert operations of the Black Ops series to life. The collection includes the Xbox Wireless Controller, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, and the Xbox Series X Wrap. Each piece is crafted to capture the tension and intrigue of the ’90s spy thriller theme, with visual elements that…
Hi everyone, I’m Jenn, Lead Writer and Voice Producer on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Since revealing the game in June, we’ve been blown away by its reception (and impressed by the eagle-eared listeners who identified the voices in the trailers). It brings us great pleasure to finally reveal our English voice cast and share some more information about our characters and their world. Play Video We’ve lived and breathed these characters for the past few years, so it was surreal and an honor to witness our incredible voice cast bring them to life. The actors were phenomenal to work with…
Hi everyone, it’s my pleasure to update you on some brand-new Astro Bot content that will be arriving this month. First, on behalf of Team Asobi, I would like to say a big thank you to all the Astro Bot players. We couldn’t be happier seeing the reactions from players, both young and old(er). It’s warmed the hearts of all the little crew Bots here at Team Asobi HQ. Play Video We have read so many great reviews and received so many positive comments, and it’s been amazing. However, if there was one piece of feedback that came through loud and…