Games With Gold Coming to Xbox One!

Along with the announcement that Microsoft will begin selling Xbox One without the Kinect in June, Microsoft has announced Games with Gold program will be headed to Xbox One. Games with Gold is a free program to Xbox Live Subscribers releasing 2 free games a month.

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Games with Gold for Xbox 360 members will receive an additional free Xbox 360 game in June. The Games with Gold titles for Xbox 360 in June are “Dark Souls,” “Charlie Murder” and a bonus game of “Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition.”

The Xbox One Games with Gold program will start with “Max: The Curse of Brotherhood” and “Halo: Spartan Assault” in June. A single Gold membership will get you access to the free games for both Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Also announced are exclusive discounts under a program called “Deals with Gold” in June. The program will offer significant savings for Xbox Live Gold members. The first titles offered in June will include “Forza Motorsport 5,” “Ryse: Son of Rome,” and a few other surprises. In the coming months, we will offer significant savings of up to 50 – 75 percent off certain titles. This program will continue to be available for Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox 360. And new on Xbox One, we will launch a virtual VIP room exclusive to Xbox Live Gold members where we will feature free games, monthly deals, and other great benefits.

Source: http://news.xbox.com/2014/05/xbox-delivering-more-choices

Halo Mash-Up Pack Coming to Minecraft

It looks like a Halo “Mash-Up” pack is headed to Minecraft for Xbox. The Halo Waypont twitter account posted a tweet announcing it earlier today.

Halo Minecraft Mash-Up Pack

An in-game screenshot was included in the tweet showing a Master Chief skinned player holding a Needler, standing in front of some Halo themed blocks. And in the background a Halo ring can be seen in the sky.

There is no release date yet and no further details have been given at this time. Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer did recently confirmed that a release date for Minecraft: Xbox One is close to being finalized. Xbox 360 saves will transfer to Xbox One, but no word on mash-up packs and other features.

Titanfall – How To Unlock Stryder and Ogre Titans

From the beginning you have access to all 3 titan classes through the given default loadouts (Atlas, Ogre, and Stryder). Once you unlock the ability you customize your own titan loadouts you only have access to the Atlas chassis.

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Titanfall: Official Gameplay Launch Trailer

Respawn just released their official gameplay launch trailer for Titanfall showing off some new maps and environments all while kicking butt with the same awesome features seen before! Titanfall releases 7 days from today, who’s excited? I am!

Stand by for Titanfall. Crafted by key developers behind the CALL OF DUTY franchise, Titanfall is the first next-gen shooter that combines fluid wall-running, double-jumping action with powerful, fast-paced titan warfare to set the new bar for online multiplayer gameplay. Already the winner of more than 75 awards from critics around the world, Titanfall is winning over fans with its thrilling, dynamic first-person action gameplay featuring elite assault pilots and agile, heavily-armored, 24-foot titans.

Pre-order your copy today for Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC here: http://www.titanfall.com/buy

Available March 11, 2014 in North America and beginning March 13 in Europe.

Titanfall Beta Sign-up and Trailer!

Titanfall Beta Sign-ups are up earlier than the expected 6pm PST launch (announced by Vince Zampella). Spots are limited! Go to http://www.titanfall.com/beta to register! Hopefully see you on the virtual battlefield. “Keep in mind this is registration only and you’re not guaranteed access”.

Update: According to the trailer, it looks like the Beta will start on February 14th.

Titanfall is the first next-gen shooter that combines pure adrenaline, wall-running, double-jumping action with powerful, fast-paced titan warfare to set the new bar for online multiplayer gameplay. The Beta will have two maps and three Titanfall modes, including newly announced mode “Last Titan Standing”

Update: “If you’re selected to participate within the Titanfall Beta you will receive an e-mail on Feb 14th.” @TitanfallGame

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HALO SPARTAN ASSAULT FOR XBOX 360 RELEASES TOMORROW!

After leak that surfaced not that long ago, HaloWaypoint finally confirmed that Halo Spartan Assault will release tomorrow (January 31st, 2014) for the Xbox 460.

Tomorrow, Halo: Spartan Assault will be released for the Xbox 360 for $14.99 via digital download. Halo: Spartan Assault for the Xbox 360 features over 30 missions, the all-new online Co-op mode, and the Operation Hydra expansion pack. 

Players that have purchased Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 prior to Dec. 15, 2013 may be eligible to purchase the Xbox 360 version of the game at the discounted price of $4.99. Click here for step-by-step redemption instructions

For more information about Halo: Spartan Assault, visit the official Halo: Spartan Assault page

Source: HaloWaypoint

Halo Spartan Assault 360 Release Date

With no announcement, according to Xbox.com it lists Halo: Spartan Assault for the Xbox 360 with a release date of January 31st, 2014, as seen below.

Keep in mind, the 360 version is still called an arcade title whereas on Xbox One all games are treated “equally” and are not limited to the 400 gamer score cap. Click here to see the Achievement list comparison between Xbox One and Xbox 360

SA-360click here to see the Xbox.com listing

Halo Spartan Assault is a top-down twin stick shooter that first launched for Windows 8 platforms and was eventually ported over to Xbox One and Xbox 360 platforms. The game takes place between the events of Halo 3 and Halo 4 following the stories of Spartan Davis and Commander Sarah Palmer during the start of the Spartan Ops program.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND ONLY ON XBOX ONE AND XBOX 360

  • Play longer than ever in a new online Co-op mode, and watch each other’s backs with all-new Co-op missions*
  • Engage in Operation Hydra, the expansion from the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 game that brings mystery and a chilling addition to the single player Campaign
  • Wage war against a persistent and overwhelming enemy – encounter the Flood for the first time in Halo: Spartan Assault
  • Go in strong with an expanded arsenal that brings you more weapons, more armor abilities, and more upgrades – it’s the ultimate Spartan Assault experience!
  • Fans that have purchased “Halo: Spartan Assault” for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 to date or purchase prior to December 15, 2013, will be eligible to purchase the Xbox One version of the game at the discounted price of $4.99!
  • “Halo: Spartan Assault” will be available on Xbox 360 in January 2014 and will offer the same upgrade discount ($4.99) as the Xbox One version.”

Click here to learn more about Halo Spartan Assault.

– Chief

Halo: Spartan Assault for Xbox Release Date Revealed

Halo: Spartan Assault will be released for the Xbox One on December 24th, 2013 for $14.99 via digital download. Halo: Spartan Assault for Xbox One and Xbox 360 features over 30 missions, the all-new online Co-op mode, and the Operation Hydra expansion pack.

For those that have purchased Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 prior to December 15, 2013, will be eligible to purchase the Xbox One version of the game at the discounted price of $4.99.

Halo: Spartan Assault for Xbox 360 will be available in January 2014.

Halo Spartan Assault Xbox One Co-op Screenshot 04

What you’ll find exclusive on Xbox One and Xbox 360:

  • Play longer than ever in a new online Co-op mode, and watch each other’s backs with all-new Co-op missions*
  • Engage in Operation Hydra, the expansion from the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 game that brings mystery and a chilling addition to the single player Campaign
  • Wage war against a persistent and overwhelming enemy – encounter the Flood for the first time in Halo: Spartan Assault
  • Go in strong with an expanded arsenal that brings you more weapons, more armor abilities, and more upgrades – it’s the ultimate Spartan Assault experience!

*Xbox 360 and Xbox One version of game sold separately. Xbox One games for use only with Xbox One systems. Xbox 360 games for use only with Xbox 360 systems. Multiplayer between Xbox One and Xbox 360 not supported.

– Chief

XBOX ONE/XBOX 360 Halo: Spartan Assault Achievements

Halo: Spartan Assault is coming to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 this December with a new online Co-op mode that brings back a familiar enemy – the Flood. Below is the list of achievements for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Which is interesting that Xbox One Achievements are worth double in comparison to the Xbox 360 list. The original achievements from the Windows 8 platform are making the move to the consoles along with some brand new achievements for co-op and 2 exclusive Xbox One achievements.

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