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It’s June 29th.

Last week we received some great information about Marvel’s Avengers. There are now three new videos to check out for the upcoming title, outlining 4-player co-op gameplay, Ms. Marvel’s Story, and hero mission gameplay. Check them out on the Xbox YouTube channel.

We’ll be back with more news tomorrow; thanks for listening.

It's June 26th.

This week, Xbox Game Pass added great new titles. On console, check out investigative taxi-driving adventure Night Call, rogue-lite procedurally generated Streets of Rogue, and ninja action-platformer The Messenger. For both PC and Console, don’t miss sci-fi thriller Observation.

Need a little gaming motivation? Complete June Xbox Game Pass Quests before they disappear!  There are dozens but to name a few, earn 4 achievements in Minecraft Dungeons or have 5 distance traveled in The Long Dark. Check back for daily, weekly and monthly Quests on your console or Game Pass mobile app.     

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It's June 25th.

Apex Legends is bringing the heat with a new Armed and Dangerous Limited Time Mode that’s all snipers, shotguns, and Evo Armor only, with a new mobile respawn beacon. Also in the Lost Treasure Collection Event are a ton of exciting changes to the game, with a crypto town takeover and lots of tweaks to legends and weapons.

Next, World of Warships: Legends has been invaded by the Warhammer 40K Universe. There are unique chaos and imperium commanders and battleships, in addition to a series of events to celebrate U.S. Independence Day.

Finally, Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 is here. The flooded island has been infested with dangerous sharks, but, latch onto one with a fishing rod and you’ve got a fun new way to get around. Get the new battle pass to instantly unlock the Fade and Ocean Outfits.

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It's June 24th.

Coming up quickly, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is launching September 4th, but players looking to drop-in early can pre-order and get access to the Warehouse Demo on August 14th. Players will get access to the first-ever level in Tony Hawk Pro Skater history and skate as the Birdman himself while completing incredible combos and trying to pull off The 900.

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It's June 23rd.

There’s an all-new Crash Bandicoot game. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time introduces heaps of new gameplay elements to the popular platforming franchise and is landing on Xbox One October 2nd.

Finally, get to know the dark side of Minecraft in the new Nether Update. New biomes, mobs, and blocks heat up an already fiery dimension. Discover Netherite, a material stronger than diamond. Beware the Piglins and prepare to battle or barter. Avoid Hoglins or hunt them! Explore the Nether Wastes, Souls and Valleys, or the Crimson and Warped Forests. But don’t forget to craft a Respawn Anchor. Just in case.

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It’s June 22nd.

Hitman 3 is coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox One in January 2021. Hitman 3 is the next game from IO Interactive and will be the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. These are going to be the most important contracts of Agent 47’s career and when the dust settles, his world will never be the same. Your progression and unlocks from Hitman 2 can also be carried over into Hitman 3 at launch!

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It’s June 19th. 

Xbox Game Pass added great new titles this week. For both PC and Console, check out newly launched and same-day addition to Xbox Game Pass, The Bard’s Tale ARPG from inXile Entertainment. In this Remastered and Re-snarked adventure, you’ll set out to explore a vast and hilarious world filled with bizarre NPCs, loads of unique NPCs, and more Song & Dance numbers than any other game. 

Also launching same-day to Xbox Game Pass for both PC and Console is West of Dead, the gritty, procedurally generated western fast paced cover shooter. 

Finally, added for console is Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, a roleplaying game set in the world of The Witcher that combines narrative driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics. 

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It’s June 18th. 

We’re halfway through June, and the second half of this month’s Games with Gold are now available. Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now download Coffee Talk for Xbox One, and Sine Mora for Xbox One and Xbox 360. And don’t forget, you can still download Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse through the rest of the month. 

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It’s June 17th. 

Out now is Desperados III, the story-driven hardcore tactical stealth game. It’s a prequel to the beloved Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive and features an engaging cast of characters, each with their own skillset. 

Also available is the eagerly awaited Disintegration, an intriguing debut title from V1 Interactive that blends first-person-shooter gameplay with real-time-tactical elements. You’ll play as rebel pilot Romer Shoal and fight to save the last vestiges of humanity. 

We’ll be back with more news tomorrow; thanks for listening. 

It’s June 16th.

We got stunning news with the announcement of STAR WARS: Squadrons, an all-new starfighter game that puts you in the cockpit of X-wings and TIE fighters. Featuring a single-player campaign and intense 5 v 5 multiplayer dogfights, we couldn’t be more excited for the launch on October 2nd, 2020.

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