Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's Xbox Division, recently paid a visit to Rare studies to test their new title. Spencer, after trying to phone the new project of software house, wanted to share his first impressions on the game via Twitter:
"the new Rare game is unmistakably Rare style, excellent experience visiting the studios of this development team".
It could be the Battletoads, brand that Microsoft recently settled?
Independent developer WaterMelon announced that Pier Solar HD finally has an official release date for the Xbox One. The new retro-style fantasy RPG disembark on new flagship Microsoft starting next November 21.
Nato originally as project "posthumously" for the Sega Mega Drive (released in 2010, well 20 years after the European launch of the console), Pier Solar proved a fantasy RPG from such successful WaterMelon developer to make even an HD version on most modern hardware. The new edition is not a simple port, the game boasts a new high-resolution graphics, new hand-drawn backgrounds and more, while maintaining its traditional old-style chart.
The official trailer:
Sledgehammer has announced that it is going to be released a new update that will improve the stability of the online connection of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Michael Condrey explains how the community of players has prompted improvements, which now will be put in place. Here's the list of what this update will improve:
- Reset problems when classes enable the prestige, which also included emblems and challenges;
- Adjust the in-game placement of the name of who is talking in the chat (when someone speaks, his name appears on screen);
- Improvement of connectivity;
- Fixed a problem regarding the charts after enabling the prestige;
- Regulation of challenges to unlock camouflage for weapons;
- Fixed a problem that plagued the U/M rate in round-based mode;
- Implemented the ability to unlock the opazioni "eSports Rule" in private match.
Condrey concluded by saying that further information will come in the next few days...
Please note that, after the usual beta test carried out by the participants in the program preview, the November update of the Xbox One is now been released by Microsoft for all owners of Xbox One. As always it is a rolling updatey, then you can wait until you arrive automatically in the coming days, or download it immediately using the appropriate option in the system settings.
November update some interesting innovations such as the customization of the background or objectives by way of USB, adding personal notes in the player profile, Twitter integration in video sharing and several improvements to the app SmartGlass. You can find a complete list below, followed by a video in which Major Nelson explains the new features.
View who are you
Customizable Backgrounds : the feature most requested by fan makes its debut on the Xbox One. For the first time each account on the console will have a custom background; You can choose from a range of colors, an image taken from the objectives of any game or the photos loaded via USB stick (to be opened with the media player, and then select the option "set as wallpaper").
• Player Profile: Is it possible to share your geographical position and biography as part of the profile. You can set these options on your console and also use profiles to browse SmartGlass of other users, as well as see their storefronts. You can also select which objects to show when the profile will be consulted by other players. SmartGlass and Xbox One can also be used to add up to six game clips or goals that will be shown in a "dashboard" to those visiting our profile.
• Game Clip Sharing via Twitter : you can now share their favorite clips with their followers on Twitter. Just use the Share button in each clip and select Twitter for sharing.
A new way to watch TV
• Recent and favorite Channels in MiniGuide : the mini guide has been updated to include a new area showing our favorite and recent TV channels. The mini guide will also be activated by voice commands.
The Store improvements and SmartGlass updates
• Improvements in Store : the Store on Xbox One has been enhanced to allow you to navigate and find content faster. The navigation buttons have been moved to the upper left corner to be found more easily. You will find faster Add-ons, search specifications and recommendations are now in relief. Furthermore, the categories of the Store were standardized so you can easily see the most popular products at a glance.
• Activities of friends on SmartGlass : you can now see a list of friends who have played a given title directly on SmartGlass
• Games with Gold & Deals with Gold on SmartGlass : for subscribers Live Gold subscription, you can browse the games and all discounts by setting the download directly from the mobile device.
• Improvements to the Store on SmartGlass : a new section to the App on SmartGlass was added so you can more easily find and download applications for the console. It was also added a filter "incoming" to locate upcoming games.
Internet Explorer Updates
• Supports IE : on IE you can now switch between full-screen mode that supported directly from the address bar.
• Featured Sites : Now Internet Explorer will show a number when something is added to sites to front. The new additions will also an indicator for seven days by adding or to the first opening of the respective site.
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Missing a few days to the arrival of Sunset Overdrive on Xbox One and Microsoft decided to inaugurate the event providing an additional costume we can redeem today. To do this just go to the game page, shake up the banner "it's explosive week!" and vote for one of two available characters by tweet proposed; Once that is done, you will be given a download code to download a Red Riding Hood costume.
Microsoft and Insomniac have opened up Walter’s Workshop, showing off real-world versions of in-game weapons and traps.
Walter’s Workshop is essentially a glorified video player, but it’s worth using. To get started, choose one of the featured Sunset Overdrive weapons: the TNTeddy, Roman Candle, Hack N Slay, and Pyro Geyser. Pick a target to complete your selection, click the ‘FIRE’ button on the next screen, and enjoy the show.
If you’re getting Sunset Overdrive, make sure to use Walter’s Workshop at least once. When you do, you’ll receive a free code for a pair of in-game “Rock N’ Hop Headphones”. There may be a limited number of codes, so get one while you can!
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How to buy from Xbox Store US
You need a couple of things to buy from the US Store: a US address and your regular credit card (like VISA).
With these things in hand, follow these instructions:
On your Xbox One go to Settings>System>Language & Location and change your Location to United States and press reboot.
Go to Settings>Payment & Billing and Add credit card Enter your name, your card, and the address provided above (or, as stated before, the address from your Borderlinx account)
Buy stuff from the Store (Optional)
Change back region to whatever it was before, don't worry, you can change as often as you want and your billing info is saved for the next time you want to switch to US Store and buy something.
To buy from UK Store, follow the above instructions but use a UK address.
Cool website to compare prices from different countries:
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