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Braking News

Undead Labs reaches 5 Million players with State of Decay 2. Great achievement for the team. “We’re [at] 5 million players, and we’re looking to grow.”

Heartland expansion (Story based, no perma death)

https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/12/20802028/state-of-decay-2-updates-heartland-survivors-sequel

Need for Speed: Heat has been announced for release. Sporting a distinct Miami Vice aesthetic, the title riffs off the 80s nostalgia in vogue at the moment - but the graphics look ultra-modern. The trailer shows legions of supercars racing through rain-soaked streets that reflect streetlights in hues of purple and orange.

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/14/need-for-speed-heat-announced-for-november-release

Gamescom: In this first episode since E3 2019, Inside Xbox will unveil Gear 5’s Horde Mode, and premiere news and reveals on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Wasteland 3, Blair Witch, and more. We’ll also share what’s coming next to Xbox Game Pass, talk X019, and debut new Xbox accessories. August 19th 8am PDT

Cologne, Germany

The Trump Administration is delaying tariffs against China until AFTER the holiday release season.

The 25 percent tariffs would cover a large spectrum of Chinese-made goods, including many electronics, such as game consoles. The Trump administration yesterday said they would be delayed until Dec. 15, which gives U.S. retailers time to stock shelves for the holidays.

Passing along an estimated $840 million cost to American consumers would likely “put a new video game console out of reach for many American families … this holiday season,” they said. Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo also said noted that ripple effects could threaten more than 200,000 American jobs.

https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/14/20805554/trump-china-tariffs-delayed-nintendo-microsoft-sony

The Carpool

HylianTelligent: We know Xbox One controllers will work with Scarlett. But what upgrades would you like to see Microsoft make to the base controller? I'd like better battery life and an included rechargeable battery pack. Not built in though, as I like the option for AAs. I'd also like gyro.

JoelakaFalcon: Since it looks like we will not be getting a new Forza game any time soon, how would you keep new people coming to check Forza Horizon 4. I would love to see a hot pursuit type of game mode

Neoprime33 (Tim Aulph): It's August but Sam is already thinking about Christmas! He plans on asking Santa for an XBox. What would you recommend Santa get for this kid who loves Minecraft & Fortnite? Also, what kind of games does XBox have for 8-11 yo kids that you can't get anywhere else?

James Suttie: Fall lineup what your getting and what to skip? Also what are some of your favorite couch co-op games?

MrGloriousOne: What are you hoping to hear at Gamescom? I'm interested in what Capcom have to show! #DinoCrisisRemake

SecretFriendsUnite: With Sony rumored to do their ps5 reveal in February, what should Xbox plans be to reveal and launch and avoid getting one upped by Sony

Cruise Control - Topic of the Sho