community

This Week on Xbox: March 6, 2020

We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox! Expand Your Collection with New Special Edition Xbox Wireless

Fukua is Heading to ‘Skullgirls’ on Mobile Later this Month, Check Out Our Exclusive Look at Her in Action

TouchArcade Rating:A little less than a month ago we got the incredibly exciting news that developer Hidden Variable, who are responsible for bringing fan-favorite fighting game Skullgirls to mobile, were working in conjunction with Lab Zero Games, who are the creators of the original Skullgirls, in order to bring a brand new character to the mobile version of the game. You see, Skullgirls on mobile is a totally reworked version of the console and PC game built specifically for touchscreens, but using all the same assets from the main game.

Halo: Master Chief Collection’s New Update Is Huge On Xbox One

With Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (Halo: CEA) finally launching on PC earlier this month as part of the Halo: Master Chief Collection, developer 343 Industries has deployed a new update that adds features and resolves issues. But while the patch notes--which you can check out below--may seem small, the update is actually pretty big on Xbox One.We've released an update to MCC on all platforms. While Xbox players can expect a large update, which includes classic audio toggle options for CE multiplayer, PC owners will receive a small update as

Meet the New Xbox MVPs

We are proud to welcome three new Xbox most valuable professionals (MVPs) awardees: Dhayana Sena, Courtney Craven, and Matt Armstrong. Everything from creating a welcoming community to creating awareness of game accessibility, these leaders go above and beyond in the gaming community. Read on to find out more about them and how they impact the gaming community. Feeling alone and cast aside due to her love for pop culture and geekdom, Dhayana created her own, community hub, a website called Attack On Geek. After adding game reviews and content to

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200305-0000)

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1713.200305-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1713.200305-0000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 6, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 7, 2020 Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2004.200302-0000)

Hey Beta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 5, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 6, 2020 Fixes for Beta We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build: Parties

Free Play Days – Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, and Black Desert

Happy Free Play Days! We’re back yet again with amazing games to play for free this weekend. Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can try out Black Desert from Wednesday, March 4 at 12:01 a.m. PST until Tuesday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville from Thursday, March 5 at 12:01 a.m. PST until Sunday, March 8 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. You can find and install the games here on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send

Minecraft Festival Postponed

You were excited. We were excited. Overall excitement was palpable as Minecraft Festival tickets were going to be released on Friday of this week, officially kickstarting the countdown to our in-person blockstravaganza this September. But after careful consideration and much hand-wringing, we have decided to postpone the event until next year.In recent weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has led many organizers to cancel or postpone gatherings and events across the world, as a preventive measure to ensure the health and safety of their guests. The situation around Minecraft Festival, however, is

Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200302-0000)

Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000). Keep reading for more details. System Update Details: OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1694.200302-0000 Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 4, 2020 Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 5, 2020 Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been

Tilting Point acquires mobile game Star Trek Timelines

Tilting Point announced this morning that it has acquired Star Trek Timelines, a free-to-play character collection game, from the game’s developer Disruptor Beam. It’s also hired Disruptor Beam team members to create a new studio, Wicked Realm Games. This follows Disruptor Beam‘s shuttering of its other titles, Game of Thrones Ascent and The Walking Dead: March to War. Moving forward, the company says it will be focused on its Disruptor Engine tools for mobile game development and operations. Tilting Point, meanwhile, had previously acquired the game Languinis and the monetization startup Gondola,