EA Sports Shows First Look At Madden NFL 21, Offers Limited Time Xbox Series X Upgrade From Launch Until March 2021
Upon some of the out of nowhere announcements that were presented during today’s Inside Xbox live show, one that was more presumable than the latter is EAS Sports to showcase the next entry for the annual Madden game series. Revealing Madden NFL 21, the studio announced the game with help from Superbowl LVI winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The trailer revealing the game paid homage to the series since its debut in 1988 showcasing the evolution of the series leading up to the latest installment coming out later this year. You can watch the trailer for the segment of Inside Xbox in the video below: One notable mention that the Kansas City quarterback shares was that Xbox One users could pick up Madden NFL 21 for free if already purchased in anticipation for Xbox Series X. However, the statement was later revealed to be quite misleading as there is only a limited timeframe for players to cash in on the offer whilst other game’s are put into stone for Smart Delivery. “To receive the offer, players must purchase Madden NFL 21 on Xbox One by December 31, 2020 and upgrade to Xbox Series X by March 31, 2021,” the press release shares on the matter. Another point worth mentioning is the December date listed only stands as the placeholder for the game and is expected to change when more details emerge on the next iteration for the series. Are you planning on picking up Madden NFL 21 later this year? Madden NFL 21 is listed for Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
Ubisoft Showcases Gameplay For Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Smart Delivery Confirmed For Xbox Series X
Just last week, Ubisoft announced to be present for today’s scheduled Inside Xbox livestreamed presentation to showcase gameplay for the freshly announced Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Especially with the announcement that Ubisoft will be present during the show made hundreds of thousands tune in just to witness the first in-game look at the approaching Viking Age-set installment. And Ubisoft delivered on the promise showing glimpses of gameplay which precisely reflect what we have seen from the announcement cinematic trailer. You can watch the gameplay trailer in the video below: “Become Eivor, a legendary Viking raider on a quest for glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla.” One burning question that has finally been confirmed for the highly-anticipated installment is that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will support Smart Delivery. While the title does have a release window sharing to be aligned with the new systems for holiday 2020, Microsoft confirms that players can purchase the Xbox One version and be gifted with an upgrade to Xbox Series X when they decide to transition. Ubisoft following the initial announcement for Valhalla shared more in-depth details such as story background, gendered protagonists, and exterior gameplay when exploring. You can read the full report by heading here. What are your thoughts on the gameplay shown for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla? Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is coming out in holiday 2020 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PC and Stadia.
RGG Studio’s Yakuza 7: Like A Dragon Announced For Xbox Store In West, Listing For PlayStation Emerges On Amazon
Earlier this Monday, RGG Studio’s latest release Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon was listed on Steam’s Database which grew anticipation for an announcement soon. Even more, the listing also entailed that the game would also simultaneously be receiving its debut in the western market as the title is currently only available in Japan at the time of reporting. Now in a surprise reveal during today’s Inside Xbox live presentation, RGG Studio announced that yakuza 7 will in fact be arriving to Xbox One as well as Xbox Series X. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: The reveal surely comes out of left field since the property is still making its approach to the Xbox platform. Currently, users are waiting for the final promise of Yakuza Kiwami 2 which is expected to ship in the coming weeks for Xbox One. This virtually confirms that Sega is also planning to ship the filler entries for Microsoft’s platform if the current installment is slated to hit the current and next-generation system. Elsewhere, the game also happened to be listed for PlayStation 4 on Amazon for the United States. However, no other ground breaking details has been shared from the listing since the rating is still pending alongside the placeholder release date for December 31, 2020 is branded on the page for the game. While prior installments are only available on Microsoft’s Xbox One, RGG Studio shared that Like a Dragon will ship on the newer Xbox Series X as well. This segued to reveal that Smart Delivery support will be available for the game when the new console arrive later on this holiday season. Are you eager to play Yakuza 7 on Xbox later in the coming future? Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon is listed for Xbox One, PC, and Xbox Series X; already available for PlayStation 4 in Japan.
Systemic Reaction Reveals Second Extinction For Xbox One & Xbox Series X
During today’s Inside Xbox, Neon Giant revealed cybernetic-timed The Ascent – a futuristic top-down, co-op title that will be coming to Xbox One & Xbox Series X in the coming future. However, yet another cooperative project has been announced which holds to be the antithesis of the mentioned title. That game happens to be Second Extinction. Instead, players will find themselves falling onto Earth overrun by mutated dinosaurs that nearly evaporated all human life on the planet. You can watch the full trailer in the video below: “Your goal is to wipeout the mutated dinosaurs that have taken over the planet. Teamwork is vital as you adopt the role of one of the survivors, using a combination of weapons, abilities and skills to take on the vast number of enemies,” the basis for the game shares. Players will be equipped with specialized weapons and differentiating abilities to best your scale-cover foes. Alongside the game coming to Xbox One, players can also anticipate the same for Xbox Series X. While the game has yet to receive a determined release date, there is confirmation that the game will be supported by Smart Delivery. Are you planning on trying to recapture Earth by picking up Second Extinction? Second Extinction is listed for Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
Bandai Namco’s Hack And Slash Scarlet Nexus Announced For Xbox One & Xbox Series X
While majority of the already showcased projects shared during today’s Inside Xbox came from traditional regions like the United States or sectors in the European Union, the next announcement comes from Bandai Namco in Japan with Scarlet Nexus. This new property follows the story of Yuito who pursues to become an elite psionic after being saved by one as a child. “In a far distant future, humanity’s last hope falls into the hands of an elite group of psionic soldiers, who battle an invincible threat known as, Others. Unravel the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities in, SCARLET NEXUS,” the synapse for the game provided reads. You can watch the full announcement trailer in the video below: The setting of New Himuka is shared to be a conglomerate of mediums with inspiration spawned from both anime alongside western science fiction to bring a unique environment to the new title. The plot also follows the flowing mind power that enriched Bandai Namco’s Tales of Vesperia, the publisher reveals. Alongside the expected base of a hack and slash, players will also have to juggle the new ability of psycho-kinetic force to be on step ahead of your foes. “Using psycho-kinetic abilities, the world around you becomes your greatest weapon. Lift, break and throw pieces of your environment to build your attack combos and lay waste to your enemies.” While there is no slated release date as of yet for the game, Bandai Namco does share that Scarlet Nexus will be available on both the current and upcoming Xbox iterations. With that, players can expect to play on both with Smart Delivery confirmed for the game so fans will not have to purchase both versions. Are you planning on picking up Scarlet Nexus? Scarlet Nexus is listed to ship for Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
Bloober Team Announces Psychological Horror Title The Medium, Scheduled To Arrive Holiday 2020
Polish studio Bloober Team just earlier this year announced to already be working on a next-generation project. It was revealed that the Blair Witch team would be returning to 2017’s Observer to reintroduce the game with a complete generational makeover for the approaching systems. The Team slated the title to ship sometime in holiday 2020 in anticipation to align with the release of the new hardware from Microsoft and Sony. Now revealed today during the Inside Xbox livstreamed presentation, Bloober Team has returned to announce a separate thriller The Medium. You can watch the trailer for yourself in the video below: “Become a medium living in two worlds: the real and the spirit one. Haunted by a vision of a child’s murder, you travel to an abandoned hotel resort, which years ago became the stage of an unthinkable tragedy. There you begin your search for difficult answers.” The trailer alone comes to be yet another unnerving project from the team responsible for majority of this generations most notable horror entries. Excitingly, if you could not tell from the soundtrack sample played in the trailer, Bloober Team is getting help from a certain composer imbedded in the genre. The studio revealed that the Polish development team will be collaborating with Akira Yamaoka who worked on the OST for the Silent Hill series to be involved with the score for The Medium. Xbox Game Pass owners are in for a treat as the game will be a unique addition to the video game streaming service when the title ships later this year as well. What part hooked your attention for the trailer for The Medium? The Medium is listed for Xbox Series X and PC to ship later on in holiday 2020.
The Ascent Coming To Xbox One & Xbox Series X Later This Year
As hardware continues to become more complex offering photorealistic visuals for genres across, the same can be expected for top-down shooter RPGs as well. One game being the recently announced The Ascent. Set in a cyberpunk-like metropolis, the inhabitants are controlled by the corporate pundits that was once in control has fallen and all mayhem has consumed the dystopian city. Taking on this new journey either alone or in co-op with friends, The Ascent is about forming allies, or enemies, through this new immersive experience. You can watch the full trailer in the video below: Alongside the pre-rendered CGI trailer, there are some samples of gameplay scattered throughout the video as well. “The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Confusion and chaos ensue, security and order are in disarray, and without protection, everyone is left to fend for themselves,” the description for the game reads. “Stop gangs and hostile corporations from taking over and discover what really happened.” From what might already be expected from similar patterns of prior announcements, Smart Delivery support will be available for this upcoming title as well. Featuring the ability for users who own the Xbox One version to swap to Xbox Series X with ease later on this coming holiday season. Are you interested to learn more about The Ascent in the future? The Ascent is said to ship sometime in 2020 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Call of the Sea Announced For Xbox One & Xbox Series X
“A first-person adventure puzzle game set in the 1930s that tells the story of Norah, a woman on the trail of her missing husband’s expedition,” the description reads for the newly announced Call of the Sea. From developer Out of the Blue, the new journey as already depicted introduces a unique story as the female protagonist explores the uncharted island of the South Pacific. “The search takes place on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific, filled with secrets waiting to be unearthed. It is an otherworldly tale of mystery, adventure, and self-discovery.” You can experience the energy hidden within by viewing the announcement trailer in the video below: This new project also comes from publisher Raw Fury which is responsible for the upcoming pixilated cyberpunk experience The Last Night, so expect a fulfilled new title to anticipate later on. Alike with prior announcement during today’s Inside Xbox presentation, Call of the Sea will support Smart Delivery for Xbox One & Xbox Series X. On the discussion of the publisher Raw Fury, you can also check out Rectify gaming’s feature for another exciting published title, Backbone. And dystopian noir story set in Vancouver with all portrayed characters played by different sophisticated animals of the outer woods. You can read the full report by heading here. What grabs you most from Call for the Sea’s announcement? Call for the Sea is listed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Vampire The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Announced For Xbox Series X
Dating back to October of last year, developer Hardsuit Labs announced that due to overestimating the development for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the anticipated sequel will be seeping into 2020 for its approaching release. This happened prior to the ongoing events regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, so it is suspected more time will be required since most teams are being troubled by the work-from-home ethic recently adopted. Regardless, the Seattle-based studio has returned to reveal that the upcoming sequel will be coming to Xbox Series X later this year. The team revealed the news with the ‘Come Dance’ trailer, which you can watch in the video below: “Enter the World of Darkness and rise through vampire society. Experience Seattle – a city full of alluring, dangerous characters and factions. In this sequel to the cult classic, your choices, plots and schemes will change the balance of power,” the synopsis for the title shares. Players will haunt their prey as they prowl the west coast city playing as a well-blended vampire; the trailer depicts. Despite the initial Bloodlines entry released back in 2004, the upcoming follow-up has adopted the original writer Brian Mitsoda to work on the sequel. Players will decide where their stance is throughout the underground vampire society amongst the straying factions that divide the night-depending monsters. As many would expect from an approaching release title, Bloodline 2 will support Smart Delivery for Xbox One/Xbox Series X. So players who are interested in tackling the game when it releases can continue to do so when the new hardware arrive later this holiday season. What are your thoughts on the latest trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2? Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is listed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Story-Driven Space Combat Shooter Chorus Announced
Continuing on with the myriad of reveals during today’s Inside Xbox presentation hosted by Microsoft online, Deep Silver subsidiary team Fishlabs announces Chorus. The project follows the journey of Nara, a space pilot following the passing of her husband embarks on a new journey to extinguish the Circle, a totalitarian group attempting to control the galactic airspace. The starring protagonist in her journey will do so through her skills of outer space combat with Forsaken and throughout the storyline unlock new upgrades for the sentient ship alongside new ‘mind-bending’ abilities to utilize against the opposing Great Prophet. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: Throughout the experience that lies ahead for players, they will find themselves with unique intergalactic vistas ranging from trading posts to deserted planets never touched by man prior. “Take control of Nara, once the Circle’s deadliest warrior, now their most wanted fugitive, on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. “Unlock devastating weapons and mind-bending abilities in a true evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in exhilarating zero-g combat, and venture beyond our waking reality,” the brief overview provided reads. Additionally, while the game does not have a release date, Fishlabs does disclose that Chorus will be supported with Smart Delivery between the current and upcoming Xbox lineage. What strikes you most from Chorus’ announcement? Chorus is listed for Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
