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This Week on Xbox: August 14th, 2015




Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Celebrity Siege Reactions

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Windows 10 brought a ton of new and awesome features. One of the best features is the new Xbox app. Even if you don’t have an Xbox, this app is useful for everyone. You can use it to record games, create clips from any app, and even stream console games.

Record Nearly Any App or Game with the Game Bar





Recording gameplay has become so popular, it’s built into nearly every console these days. Adding a game recorder to Windows 10 was the natural next step for Microsoft. Here’s the kicker, though: you can record more than just games. The Xbox app can record nearly any running app. While a few applications can exempt themselves, most have not. That means that the Xbox app is not only an awesome game recorder, it’s an awesome screen capture tool.
If you’ve logged into the Xbox app at any point, the Game DVR feature should be ready to go. If not, start the app and login. Once it’s running, follow these steps to record a game or app:

  1. Press Win+G to open the Game Bar.
  2. If you see a box asking if this app is a game, click the checkbox next to “Yes, this is a game.”
  3. Click the red circle to start recording.
  4. When you’re done, press Win+G again and click the red circle to end the recording.
You can also press Win+Alt+R to start and stop recording, as long you’ve already told the Xbox app that a particular application is a game. Once you’ve finished recording, you’ll get a notification in the Action Center (Win+A). You can click this notification to jump straight to the Game DVR section of the Xbox app and find your clips. Here you can trim the clips and jump to the folder where the files are contained.
It’s unclear exactly which apps can and cannot be recorded. The Game Bar won’t record Skype for Desktop, for example. However, the Xbox app can record itself. Regardless of whether an app is actually a game, you can try using the Game DVR to record clips of it.
Use “Record That” to Save the Last 30 Seconds (or More) of a Game

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Unless you’re a YouTube star, chances are you’re not going to want to record everything you do on the off chance something interesting happens. However, there are times where you do something totally badass and no one was around to see it. Much like Xbox users can, Windows 10 users can now use the “Record that” feature to save the last 30 seconds (by default, you can raise the limit) of whatever they’re playing.

“Record that” works by constantly recording whatever you’re playing, but only keeping the last thirty seconds. At any point, you can open the Game Bar and click “Record that” (or press Win+Alt+G) to keep that video forever. This allows you to retroactively decide to start recording after something cool happens.
To set it up, follow these steps:

  1. In the Xbox app, click on Settings in the left-hand sidebar.
  2. Click the Game DVR tab.
  3. Enable the toggle under “Record that.”
  4. Optional: Next to “Record the last:” you can click the drop down to adjust the recording buffer from 15 seconds to 10 minutes.
  5. Open the game or app you want to record.
  6. Press Win+G to open the Game Bar.
  7. Click “Yes, this is a game” if it asks.
As with the last section, once you’ve turned on “Record that” and designated an application as a game, you don’t need to go through most of these steps. You can open the Game Bar to activate “Record that” or just press Win+Alt+G.
Stream Your Xbox Games to Your PC From Your Console






Technically, this feature does require an Xbox One, but it’s an awesome one, so we’re including it. With Windows 10, Microsoft is also making it possible to stream your Xbox One games to your PC. Your Xbox will do the leg work of running the games, then send the video and audio to your computer where you can play them.
This can be handy for a number of reasons. For starters, it allows you to play console exclusives on a PC. You can also keep playing games if someone else in your home is using your living room television.
To start streaming your games, you’ll need to set up both your Xbox and your PC. Here’s how to get started on the Xbox:

  1. Open Settings on your Xbox One.
  2. Select Preferences.
  3. Enable “Allow game streaming to other devices.”
  4. Under Smartglass Connections, enable either “From any SmartGlass device” or “Only from profiles signed in on this Xbox.”
Once your Xbox is set up, you’ll need to configure your PC. To do that, follow these steps:

  1. Make sure your PC and Xbox are connected to the same home network.
  2. Launch the Xbox app on your PC.
  3. In the left-side panel, click Connect.
  4. After the app scans for available Xboxes, choose yours from the list.
  5. Once it connects, select your Xbox.
  6. Choose “Stream.”
Once your Xbox and PC are connected, you can start launching games from your Xbox One. To do this, select My Games from the left-hand side of the Xbox app, choose the game you want to play and click “Play from console.”
While the game is playing, you can plug in a headset and create or join parties just like you would on your console. You’ll also have a new section under Settings to adjust streaming quality, if your game isn’t playing smoothly on your computer.
 
Rainbow Six Siege Delayed Till December 1st


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Whether it’s been through playtests in our studios, the closed alpha, or recent hands-on demos at events like E3 or Gamescom, player feedback has been essential to the development of Rainbow Six Siege. Getting the game in people’s hands and listening to what they have to say helps us understand how we can improve their experience, and we’d like to thank everyone who’s taken part in the process so far.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to push the release date of Rainbow Six Siege to December 1, 2015 for all regions. This wasn’t an easy decision, but based on the feedback we’ve received, and based on our own internal tests, we felt there are adjustments and improvements we can make, including improving the co-op experience across all game modes, weapon and gadget balancing, as well as menu and interface navigation. We’re taking a little more time to make these changes, and we think it’s the right call.

The closed beta for Rainbow Six Siege will still start on September 24, 2015 as planned, and the additional time will allow us to further test things like infrastructure and matchmaking. That extra testing and added polish will make for a higher-quality experience at launch.

We understand that many of you are excited to get your hands on the final game, but as gamers ourselves we know that quality comes first and we are committed to delivering the best game possible.

Bringing Rainbow Six Siege to life continues to be an incredible experience, and we’d like to thank all fans for your feedback, support, and unwavering enthusiasm. We couldn’t make the game without you. We hope you’re all excited for the upcoming closed beta on September 24.

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When Windows 10 launched around the world on July 29, we brought the best of the Xbox Live gaming network to Windows 10. Windows 10 was built with gamers in mind, integrating some of the most popular Xbox features such as Game DVR, screenshots, Avatars and Achievements. We also included new functions like game streaming from Xbox One to Windows 10 PCs. The response from fans has been amazing and starting today, that feature gets even better with support for streaming games in 1080p/60fps.



New features starting to roll out today in the August update include:

*1080p/60fps Game Streaming – You can now stream games from your Xbox One to Windows 10 devices in high-res HD quality at 1080p/60fps. The new streaming capability works best for gamers who have home networks with adequate bandwidth. In the Xbox app on Windows 10, go to Settings > Game Streaming and set the video encoding level to Very High, which will then stream games from your Xbox One to your Windows 10 PC at 1080p and 60fps (frames per second).


*Right Click – You can now right-click on one of your friends and select Send Message or Invite to Party to more quickly connect with your friends.


*Notifications – Starting today, you can enable or disable notifications for when you are invited to a party or a multiplayer game via Settings > General > Party & Games Invitations.


*Recently Played – Now you will see an animated display alternately showing you how many friends have played each game along with the four most recent players. The display will then switch to show a second tile with your last played date, Gamerscore and Achievements percentage complete. If you click on the game, it will take you to the Game Hub, where you can see a list of all of your friends who have played the game sorted by most recently played along with their online status.


*Compare Achievements with a Friend – You can now compare your achievement status with one of your friends who has played the game. From a Game Hub page, select Achievements > Compare at the top right above the list of all of the achievements.


*My Games – We updated My Games to support a grid view with a jump list, where your games are now displayed in a grid sorted alphabetically. If you click on a letter, you can collapse the list and then select a specific letter of the alphabet to more quickly find a game. The list of games that are automatically discovered has been updated as well.


*Add Games – The ability to manually add games to your collection that have a link in the Start Menu by selecting My Games > Add a game from your PC has been updated with a help link to help you add games to your collection.


The team also updated the Xbox app on Windows 10 to address some issues around sign-in, localization and game streaming reported by a subset of Windows 10 users. The Xbox app on Windows 10 should automatically update to the new version when it becomes available in the Windows Store. Once you receive the update, your version number should be 8.8.6000.00000 or higher. You can verify the version number of the Xbox app on Windows 10 under Settings > General later today.


We’re thrilled at the response we’ve received from fans who are enjoying Xbox on Windows 10 and we appreciate all the feedback. Keep it coming at Xbox Feedback and, if you are a Windows Insider Preview member, with Windows Feedback.
 
Gemini said:
Rainbow Six Siege Delayed Till December 1st


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Whether it’s been through playtests in our studios, the closed alpha, or recent hands-on demos at events like E3 or Gamescom, player feedback has been essential to the development of Rainbow Six Siege. Getting the game in people’s hands and listening to what they have to say helps us understand how we can improve their experience, and we’d like to thank everyone who’s taken part in the process so far.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to push the release date of Rainbow Six Siege to December 1, 2015 for all regions. This wasn’t an easy decision, but based on the feedback we’ve received, and based on our own internal tests, we felt there are adjustments and improvements we can make, including improving the co-op experience across all game modes, weapon and gadget balancing, as well as menu and interface navigation. We’re taking a little more time to make these changes, and we think it’s the right call.

The closed beta for Rainbow Six Siege will still start on September 24, 2015 as planned, and the additional time will allow us to further test things like infrastructure and matchmaking. That extra testing and added polish will make for a higher-quality experience at launch.

We understand that many of you are excited to get your hands on the final game, but as gamers ourselves we know that quality comes first and we are committed to delivering the best game possible.

Bringing Rainbow Six Siege to life continues to be an incredible experience, and we’d like to thank all fans for your feedback, support, and unwavering enthusiasm. We couldn’t make the game without you. We hope you’re all excited for the upcoming closed beta on September 24.

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Noooooooooo
 
Gemini said:
Rainbow Six Siege Delayed Till December 1st


r6siege_start.jpg

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Whether it’s been through playtests in our studios, the closed alpha, or recent hands-on demos at events like E3 or Gamescom, player feedback has been essential to the development of Rainbow Six Siege. Getting the game in people’s hands and listening to what they have to say helps us understand how we can improve their experience, and we’d like to thank everyone who’s taken part in the process so far.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to push the release date of Rainbow Six Siege to December 1, 2015 for all regions. This wasn’t an easy decision, but based on the feedback we’ve received, and based on our own internal tests, we felt there are adjustments and improvements we can make, including improving the co-op experience across all game modes, weapon and gadget balancing, as well as menu and interface navigation. We’re taking a little more time to make these changes, and we think it’s the right call.

The closed beta for Rainbow Six Siege will still start on September 24, 2015 as planned, and the additional time will allow us to further test things like infrastructure and matchmaking. That extra testing and added polish will make for a higher-quality experience at launch.

We understand that many of you are excited to get your hands on the final game, but as gamers ourselves we know that quality comes first and we are committed to delivering the best game possible.

Bringing Rainbow Six Siege to life continues to be an incredible experience, and we’d like to thank all fans for your feedback, support, and unwavering enthusiasm. We couldn’t make the game without you. We hope you’re all excited for the upcoming closed beta on September 24.

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thats Ubisoft for you..

now watch theyll say The Division been delayed AGAIN
 

With the greatest games lineup in Xbox history launching this year, there are already plenty of reasons to jump ahead to Xbox One, including Halo 5: Guardians, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Forza Motorsport 6, and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. Why not add another one?



Xbox 360 owners with Xbox Live Gold can get up to 10 free Xbox One games before the end of the calendar year. Start today by redeeming Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition. Then, come back every month to add two more free games to your Xbox One game collection. When you get your Xbox One, all those games you redeemed will be waiting for you in your queue. It’s that simple.

It gets even better. When Xbox One Backward Compatibility launches in November, all future Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles will be playable on Xbox One. This means that not only can Xbox 360 users start building their Xbox One game collections, but they can continue to play a growing number of their Xbox 360 games on Xbox One at no additional cost. Keep your game saves, add-ons, achievements, and Gamerscore while enjoying advanced features like Game DVR and in-home streaming to Windows 10. You can also play with friends no matter which console they’re on. With over 100 titles slated to arrive at launch this fall, and hundreds more in the months to come, Xbox One is now the best place to play your Xbox 360 games.

Current Xbox One owners are also benefiting from these perks. As previously mentioned, starting in November, all future Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles will be playable on Xbox One. That means Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One will get even more free games to play each month.

Games with Gold helps you maximize the benefits of your Xbox Live Gold membership. Don’t have an Xbox One? Collect 10 free Xbox One games in preparation for the greatest games lineup in Xbox history. Already have an Xbox One? Get more free games to play each month, starting in November. More free games. No matter the console.

For more information, visit the official Games with Gold page.
 

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Amazon is selling the new Xbox One controller at a good discount for Amazon Prime subscribers right now: $47.99, which is 20 percent cheaper than the regular price of $59.99.

This is the latest version of the Xbox One wireless controller, featuring a built-in 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack (a feature that the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 included at that console's launch). Microsoft released the updated controller this June, alongside an Xbox One with a 1 TB hard drive.

Because this offer is part of the Amazon Prime Member Savings program, the details of the deal don't show up in the Amazon listing. Instead, the exact discount only appears at checkout. There's no indication of how long the deal will last, so if you're interested, it's probably best to take advantage of the offer as soon as you can.
 
I lost interest in Metal Gear Solid.

I might pick up on black Friday or just wait until its under $30.


Top 10: Things You Should Know About Metal Gear Solid 5 Phantom Pain

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Reviews

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Destructoid - 9

Despite the fact that I hit a few snags along the way, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain feels like a simultaneous celebration of the series, and a decidedly new chapter. It's equal parts tough and flashy, and it's fitting that if this is Kojima's last Metal Gear, he goes on a high note.

http://www.destructoid.com/review-metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-305699.phtml
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IGN - 10

The Verdict

The Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger world to roam, or more little icons to chase on my minimap, but none have pushed me to plan, adapt, and improvise the way this one does. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain doesn’t just respect my intelligence as a player, it expects it of me, putting it in league that few others occupy.


http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/08/24/metal-gear-solid-5-the-phantom-pain-review
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Gametraiers - 9.5



Gamespot - 10

Every fan of Metal Gear has their favorite game in the series. For some, it's the unique gameplay quirks, memorable set pieces, or specific plot points that dictate their adoration for one game over another. When defining the best Metal Gear game, things get trickier, but with The Phantom Pain, that problem is finally resolved. There has never been a game in the series with such depth to its gameplay, or so much volume in content. The best elements from the past games are here, and the new open-world gameplay adds more to love on top. When it comes to storytelling, there has never been a Metal Gear game that's so consistent in tone, daring in subject matter, and so captivating in presentation. The Phantom Pain may be a contender for one of the best action games ever made, but is undoubtedly the best Metal Gear game there is.

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-review/1900-6416224/
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Gameinformer - 9.25

Hideo Kojima’s original Metal Gear was a top-down, screen-by-screen stealth title. Compared to the massive and ambitious world of The Phantom Pain, it’s hard to believe both games are products of the same creative mind. A series can’t survive this long without evolving, and The Phantom Pain is a testament to the importance of taking risks. An open world, a customizable base, a variable mission structure – these are not traditional aspects of Metal Gear, but they are what makes The Phantom Pain such an exceptional game. The gameplay, storytelling, and protagonists in Metal Gear may shift with each new installment, but Kojima’s ability to surprise and enthrall gamers remains unchanged.

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EGM - 9.5

Even Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s missteps show a certain boldness that is absent from the big budget games space. It is unafraid to experiment, not just on the franchise’s structure, but on mechanics readily established as standards in the industry. Delivering the most realized open-world stealth game to date in addition to the customizability for players to approach every challenge however they see fit, The Phantom Pain not only changes the rules of the Metal Gear Solid series, ultimately altering the trajectory of the franchise, if it does continue, while simultaneously changing the idea of what can be accomplished with an open world game, both narratively and mechanically.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-review/
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^^^I gotta finish gta before this comes out, otherwise it'll get added to the stack of shit I have to get around to playing. My 360 is pretty much retired, so I think I'll give it to my pops since his capped out earlier this year.
 

EA Sports and Uber have formed an unlikely alliance to deliver you a free copy of Madden NFL 16 on Xbox One a day before the game hits shelves, so that's, uh, today!

The opportunity is open to fans across all 32 NFL cities. Though supplies are limited, entry is fairly straightforward: open the Uber app, type in the promo code* for your city, and request a copy. To make the offer sweeter, one rider from each city will be hand-delivered an ultimate Xbox One prize pack, including a console, copy of the game and more by a current or former NFL player from their favourite team. Participating athletes includes Ickey Woods, Jeremiah Trotter, Derrick Brooks, and Coby Fleener.

*Check out the promo code for your city below.

Arizona - MADDENAZ
Atlanta - MADDENATL
Baltimore - MADDENNBAL
Boston - MADDENBOS
Buffalo - MADDENBUF
Charlotte - MADDENCLT
Chicago - MADDENCHI
Cincinnati - MADDENCINCY
Cleveland - MADDENCLE
Dallas - MADDENDAL
Denver - MADDENCO
Detroit - MADDENDET
Green Bay - MADDENGB
Houston - MADDENHOU
Indianapolis - MADDENIND
Jacksonville - MADDENJAX
Kansas City - MADDENKC
Miami – MADDENMIA
Minnesota - MADDENMSP
Nashville - MADDENNASH
New Orleans - MADDENNOLA
New York (Giants) - MADDENNYG
New York (Jets) - MADDENNYJ
Oakland - MADDENOAK
Philadelphia - MADDENPHL
Pittsburgh - MADDENPGH
Saint Louis - MADDENSTL
San Diego - MADDENSD
San Francisco - MADDENSF
Seattle - MADDENSEA
Tampa Bay - MADDENTPA
Washington D.C. - MADDENDC
 

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