INSIDE XBOX RECAP
INSIDE XBOX RECAP
The latest episode of Inside Xbox was a densely packed showcase of various things pertaining to the Xbox ecosystem and fan community: Console Gamepass titles, PC Gamepass titles, Atlas, Children of Morta, Project xCloud, ID@Xbox, Code Vein, The Outer Worlds, Hitman 2, Gears 5, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Xbox One Bundles, MINECON, Tropico 6, Felix the Reaper, Ace Combat 7, Afterparty, DayZ, and XO19. This is quite a bit of content to cover in the amount of time they slotted for the show. If you already enjoyed Inside Xbox shows, then this is one you would enjoy.
ATLAS
To start the show, Xbox gave a bit of spotlight to Atlas, a massive multiplayer game, set in a Pirate world. This game is made by the creators of Ark: Survival Evolved, the hit dinosaur multiplayer game. In Atlas, players are free to live out their pirate fantasies, whether a merchant, terror of the seas, or an explorer. While immediate comparisons to Sea of Thieves come to mind, the game structure, art style, and mechanics make it clear that this is a different game. Atlas launches into Xbox Game Preview October 8th.
CHILDREN OF MORTA
Children of Morta, a fascinating hybrid of Action RPG and Roguelike, costs $29.99, and comes to Xbox on October 15th. In Morta, the player plays as all six members of a heroic family, being able to change among all the characters as desired. All characters have a unique personality and abilities, which encourages the player to use different characters for different encounters. All the dungeons are procedurally generated, ensuring that the players always experience a new environment as they quest across the 3 Lands in Morta.
PROJECT xCLOUD
New information about Project xCloud was finally given, with a public preview being announced for October. This preview will feature four games, (Halo 5, Gears 5, Sea of Thieves, and Killer Instinct), and is exclusive to Android phones and tablets. Sign-ups for the program are available now, and Xbox has partnered with T-Mobile to help make the connections as great as possible. Check on Xbox websites for more information on the region exclusivity.
GAMEPASS
As always, Gamepass had a presence on the show. Jump Force, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, LEGO Worlds, and Bad North: Jotun Edition are now available on Gamepass for console. Bad North: Jotun Edition, Dirt Rally 2.0, Saints Row IV, and Cities: Skylines are now available for PC Gamepass subscribers.
ID@XBOX
ID@Xbox had a brief appearance, with a teaser for their event on September 26th. The Fall 2019 ID@Xbox Showcase will be a promotion of a collection of independent titles coming to Xbox.
CODE VEIN
Code Vein had a brief new trailer, showcasing a previously unknown enemy type in the game. Code Vein releases September 27th.
THE OUTER WORLDS
The Outer Worlds, Obsidian’s next big RPG, had a very in-depth segment on the show. New gameplay was revealed, a hilarious new trailer, and a sit down with the story writer for the game, (a Senior Narrative Writer at Obsidian). She went into great detail on the inspirations for the game, and what Obsidian hopes players experience. The Outer Worlds launches October 25th, and will be available as a Gamepass title on release date.
HITMAN 2
Hitman 2’s latest expansion (Haven) was given some screen time, highlighting an Island getaway for Agent 47. The expansion is included in the Expansion Pass.
GEARS 5
Gears 5 had a brief moment on the show, discussing the roadmap of content coming to players over the next six months. Among the content will be four new characters, new vs. maps, new modes, and new Escape Hives.
GHOST RECON BREAKPOINT
Ghost Recon Breakpoint had a prominent presence on the showcase, bringing an in-depth breakdown of the story, and a behind the scenes featurette with Jon Bernthal, who plays the game’s antagonist. A BETA for the game is available for Xbox users from September 26th-29th.
XBOX BUNDLES
Major Nelson (Larry Hryb) revealed two new Xbox Bundles on the show. The first bundle is an Xbox One S that comes with Forza Horizon 4 and its LEGO Expansion. The second bundle is an Xbox One X that comes with Forza Horizon 4 and its LEGO Expansion. These bundles are now available.
MINECON
MINECON, which is the annual event for all things Minecraft, will have a live event September 28th at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
TROPICO 6
Tropico 6, the Dictator Sim game, is leaving Game Preview soon, and officially launches September 27th. If one purchases the game before it leaves Game Preview, the price will be discounted.
FELIX THE REAPER
Inside Xbox had a fun and quirky segment devoted to Felix the Reaper, a romantic comedy about the Grim Reaper. This game is made by a small indie studio, and focuses on Felix, a dance obsessed Grim Reaper. In the game, players will help him end lives while also chasing his dream of dancing with his crush. It’s a tale that is both dark and semi – nice all at the same time. Felix the Reaper will launch on October 17th, and will be an Xbox Gamepass title.
ACE COMBAT 7
Ace Combat 7 had a brief trailer, which showcased its newest DLC.
AFTERPARTY
Afterparty, the Hellish drinking comedy, had a solid segment, featuring a sit-down with a staff member of Night School, (creators of Afterparty and Oxenfree).
DayZ
The hosts showcased the upcoming Livonia DLC for DayZ. This will be the second map available for DayZ and features new dangers for the game, including bears. Livonia is available on November 13th.
XO19
To close the show, the hosts shifted focus toward XO19, which will be an event of massive importance for Xbox. This three-day event (November 14th-16th) will be a celebration of Xbox and its fans, along with a showcase of huge surprises, announcements, new game reveals, and other fun things. The Inside Xbox special broadcast from XO19 will take place November 14th at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. All of the Xbox Royalty will be there, (Phil Spencer, Matt Booty, Aaron Greenberg, Major Nelson, etc.), so the stage is set for a big event. Tickets for those who wish to attend the event in London, go on sale October 1st, with all proceeds going to charity.