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April 21, 2014

11 moments of ‘sheer insanity’ from ‘Trials Fusion’

The long-running “Trials” racing series is definitely not for the excitement-impaired, and the new “Trials Fusion” for Xbox One and Xbox 360 ups the ante with “ridiculous new tracks and some positively bonkers challenges,” writes Xbox Wire.

April 21, 2014

Yes, we wore silly hats, but it was for a good cause

Troy Barnes wore a furry yellow-and-white monkey hat into battle last week, and his five-person Microsoft team also donned animal-themed hats promoting “Zoo Tycoon,” but it wasn’t just for laughs. The team went up against six other companies, including Amazon, Expedia and Nordstrom, in the “Build for Good” competition.

April 17, 2014

NPD numbers: ‘Titanfall’ for Xbox One was No. 1 selling game in March

In a blog post Thursday, Yusuf Mehdi, Xbox corporate vice president of marketing, strategy and business, wrote that more than 5 million Xbox One consoles have been shipped to retailers since the console’s launch on Nov. 22, 2013, with fans spending an average of five hours a day on Xbox One.

April 17, 2014

Zombies and inner demons dominate ‘Deadlight,’ free Games with Gold title until April 30

Welcome to the world of fighting both zombies and inner demons in “Deadlight,” a survival-horror adventure. It’s available to Xbox Live Gold members, who have access to Games with Gold on Xbox 360 and get a new, free game every two weeks.

April 16, 2014

You’re not crazy, the music for ‘Super Time Force’ is like reliving the Nintendo years

If you’ve seen any videos of Capybara Games’ upcoming “Super Time Force” — a “time-bending, side-scrolling shooter with some of the most beautiful pixel art this side of the 1980s” according to Xbox Wire — you’ve probably heard the music of Jason “6955” DeGroot.

April 16, 2014

‘Trials Fusion’: Nature, technology and now, 40 new levels and more challenges for each track

Xbox Wire got a walkthrough of what’s new in the latest “Trials Fusion” from RedLynx and there’s a lot: 40 new levels, more character customization options, challenges for each track and a four-wheeler that handles differently than anything you’ve probably seen.

April 16, 2014

Combine ‘Zoo Tycoon’ and LEGO for charity, and you get ‘Build for Good’

Microsoft and six other Seattle-area companies participated in LEGO’s “Build for Good” charity event recently where five-person teams were challenged to create something beneficial for humanity using only LEGO Mindstorm EV3 kits.

April 16, 2014

How to pick the right tools for battle in ‘Titanfall’

Are you a “Titanfall” newbie? A graduate, having hit Level 10? A veteran? No matter your level of expertise, picking the right tools for battles is crucial to developing a winning, robot-crushing game strategy.

April 16, 2014

Get a jump on the excitement with EA Sports’ ‘2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil’ for Xbox 360

Choose from 203 national teams, and immerse yourself in FIFA World Cup play in authentic Brazilian stadiums, filled with pageantry and passion. The game also has 100 new animations.

April 15, 2014

Hurry! Xbox Gotham-themed games sale and Xbox Live Spring Sale end April 21

It’s Batman fever during this spring fever week – be sure to check out the Gotham-themed games and add-on deals in the Xbox Games Store, with discounts of between 50 and 75 percent. And don’t miss the deals available on this week’s Xbox Live Spring Sale, with savings of between 33 and 75 percent.