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Considering the fact that Sea of Thieves will be a shared open world, it wouldn't be surprising to see the game offer players opportunities to build abodes and other buildings, and work together with friends and strangers to create and protect entire villages. Additionally, considering the game is focused on pirates, and pirates need ships, it's very likely players will need to purchase a boat either alone or with others in order to set sail. There may also be ways for players to gather materials to build or upgrade those ships, making them more capable pirates and thie As is the case with Quantum Break , one of the biggest Xbox One exclusives coming next year is from a third-party studio. Platinum Games is developing a new action RPG called Scalebound , which will allow gamers to take the skies on the backs of dragons, and battle enemies with the help of friends in 4-player co-op. Scalebound 's Gamescom 2015 trailer impressed many, and hopefully Platinum Games can stick the landing when the game releases next y Neate is not the first developer to offer this explanation, with former Uncharted developer Amy Hennig also saying that loot boxes and microtransactions are a result of rising game development costs . This means that players can likely expect more microtransactions in games going forward, but many will be hoping that they follow Sea of Thieves ' lead and only offer cosmetic unlo Undead Labs' open-world zombie survival, State of Decay, was met with a long-awaited sequel State of Decay 2 . A gory gameplay trailer was retrofitted in the announcement, running in 4K in addition to a sprinkle of an additional element where players can expect to make decisions in order to secure the survival of their gr On that note of creating a unique and personal experience, there will be plenty of customization options both as for the pirate character and the ship. These customization items will be both cosmetic and functional to help ensure that the pirate I design with the attributes and look I want will not be the same pirate you create. The cartoonish art style hints that this will be a more lighthearted and fun version of pirates as opposed to a more historically accurate bloodthirsty crew infected with scurvy. The closed beta for Sea of Thieves has come and gone and despite server issues on day one , it's safe to say it was quite the success. With interesting co-operative gameplay and fun cartoonish art style, Microsoft and Rare's pirate adventure seems to be winning gamers over. Now, if the rumors are to be believed, those who missed out on the closed beta may soon be getting a chance to captain their own s The developer also revealed a new game coming to Xbox One called Sea of Thieves ; a new shared open-world pirate game. While Rare only provided a small sample of the game during the event, it's definitely enough to spark excitement in pirate and shared-world game f Crackdown 3 had been rumored for the Xbox One since the console's unveiling, and when Microsoft finally released the first footage of the game, fans were not disappointed. After a second entry that was met with lukewarm critical reception, Crackdown 3 is poised to put the young franchise back on track with a focus on co-op, multiplayer, and 100% destructible environmen It wasn't too long ago that Bandai Namco announced Code Vein . However, with its announcement, details of which platform it would be coming to was unknown. Until today, at least. Code Vein has been announced for Xbox One, with an enhanced version coming to the Xbox On [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves emissary guide|https://Seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves is meant to capture the spirit of adventure children have when they play. There is no convoluted tutorial that spans many hours, being that the theme of the game is pirates it is assumed most people have a general idea of what it is pirates do so you can hop into the game, raise the anchor, lower the sails, and set off looking for booty to plunder. Whether the quest involves fighting, treasure hunting, exploration, or just drunken hedonism, the goal is to hang out with people and have a good time. This looks like a great way for you and some friends to get together and live out the fantasy of going on a pirate adventure without getting seasick or losing a hand to a crocodile. In traditional E3 fashion, Microsoft brought numerous game developers on stage to share and discuss their upcoming games on Xbox One. One of those developers, Rare, revealed a new set of classic Rare games coming in a new collection called Rare Repl Whether it ends up happening or not, it doesn't seem like players are going to be forgetting about the game anytime soon. Despite much criticism pointed towards Microsoft's first party games Sea of Thieves has always proven to be a bright spot in the public eye, especially with the game set to feature cross-play between Xbox and PC , a step most gamers would agree is in the right direction. It's now all up to Microsoft and Rare to ensure smooth sail

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−	<br>~~New game mechanics are also mentioned in the post. Behavior and combat effects are to be added to the large kraken battles featured in the game. Tweaks are also being done~~ of ~~enemy difficulty, with more difficulty ranks being added to skeleton enem<br><br> <br>Noah: Azario could tell you first hand Tom. I think~~ the game has the potential to recreate a pirate experience, while also making sure you and your crew have a blast. I would’ve loved to have been able to engage in ship-to-ship combat in our demo but alas, the expansive map makes player-vs-player encounters rare, and as such, more satisfying when it does occur. I can only imagine the shenanigans that will transpire in the full g<br><br>The "new" Rare, as well call them, just made a compilation of "Old" Rare’s successful games. The creation of "old" Rare titles in a single compilation was an intentional move created by Microsoft’s very talented marketing team in order to make gamers remember how awesome Rare used to be back in the day and then, Oh wow! A new game by Rare is coming out~~.<br><br> <br>The addition~~ of ~~harpoon guns brings some exciting possibilities for underwater combat and maneuvering: it~~'s ~~a great shark deterrent (as it's likely gunpowder-based weapons won't be usable under water post-beta), and also brings the possibility that pirates will be able~~ to ~~attach themselves to opposing ships via the harpoons and potentially sneak up the sides. Of course, that~~'s ~~not~~ the ~~only new weapon to watch out for. The boarding axe, heavy sword, rapier, flintlock pistol, and blunderbuss will also~~ be featured in the full version of Sea of Thiev<br><br> <br>It's worth noting that while the datamine does reveal plenty of content that players haven't been able to experience for themselves just yet, it doesn't provide the full picture of what Sea of Thieves will bring to the table once it releases. The closed beta for Windows 10 and [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] Xbox One users has been extended for another two days , so potential pirates still have ample time to ride the high seas to discover if the game matches their met<br><br> <br>Tomas: I was surprised by how involved and dynamic it all was. I took the role of captain, so I had to steer the ship towards our destination. My vision was impaired by the sails, but I knew the island we were heading to was Northwest, so I had to use the compass to aim the ship in direction. It’s a level of involvement you don’t often see in games, but it felt quite fitting for one with pira<br><br> <br>In terms of content mentioned in the post, the most interesting may come in the form several mentions of the Order of Souls quests. Order of Souls is one of the three announced factions for the game, alongside The Gold Hoarders and The Merchant Alliance. During the closed beta, the only faction available was the Gold Hoarders but fans could soon be off battling skeleton pirates with the Order of So<br><br> ~~<br>There are also references to more instruments beyond~~ the ~~hurdy~~-~~gurdy~~ and ~~accordion~~, ~~which have become massive hits among players. Each~~ of the ~~two existing instruments has a lead and backing track (along with their drunk variants)~~, but a ~~fifth track for drums also appears~~ to ~~be on the cards~~. ~~Many players have also wished for larger galleons allowing for crews of 5 or 6~~, ~~but~~ the ~~datamine has revealed no fruits in that regard – just more pomegrana~~<br><br> <br>~~Noah: We dug up~~ the ~~chest~~, ~~fought off~~ some ~~skeletons~~ with ~~our muskets~~, and ~~made our way back~~ to the ~~ship~~. ~~Opening the chest~~ would ~~require us~~ to ~~sail~~ to ~~an outpost nearby:~~ all ~~the while remaining in danger from other pirates or the chest its~~<br><br> <br>After ~~years~~ of ~~remastering their classic games~~, ~~working~~ on ~~Kinect~~-~~only titles~~, and ~~making Avatars~~, ~~Rare~~ is ~~finally back with their biggest game since 2008~~. ~~The game in question,~~ Sea of Thieves ~~, will allow players~~ to ~~carve out their own unique tales on~~ the ~~high seas~~ with ~~friends in a pirate-themed multiplayer adventure~~. ~~Fans responded well to~~ the ~~E3 2015 Sea~~ of ~~Thieves trailer~~ , ~~so hopefully~~ we ~~see more~~ of Rare's next ~~game sooner rather than la<br>~~<br> <br>As ~~these five games illustrate~~, ~~2016~~ is ~~shaping up to be another banner year for the Xbox One~~. ~~While the system definitely had~~ a ~~rocky start thanks to a very misguided E3 2013 presentation~~, ~~it now has a fairly extensive library of quality games~~, and ~~many more are~~ on ~~the way~~. ~~If the five games listed here all manage to avoid delay~~ and ~~live up~~ to ~~the hype~~, ~~then 2016 could possibly be the best year for Xbox One to d~~<br><br> <br>While the ~~infamous bananas are~~ the ~~only healing factor in the beta,~~ the ~~full~~ game will ~~also feature coconuts~~, ~~pineapples, pomegranates, and rum. It~~'~~s not clear~~ what the ~~difference between grog and rum~~ will be, ~~though it's likely pirates will make haste of their own supply. Those who have played the beta also know it has~~ a ~~few gaps in~~ the ~~equipment wheel~~, ~~and while the full inventory hasn~~'t ~~yet been discovered~~, ~~there was an entry here for dice, which~~ is a ~~solid indication that players will be able to gamble with one another. There will also be~~ a ~~variety~~ of ~~at least three usable potions which seem to be health restoration~~, ~~resurrection~~, ~~and poison~~. ~~If there's a chance~~ to ~~poison the grog supply on an enemy ship, we imagine impromptu stealth missions will~~ be a ~~joy to beh~~<br>	+	<br>That's our list of the biggest disappointments that emerged out of this year's E3. Did we miss anything major? Anything you need to get off your chest about this year's showcase? Let us know in the comments be<br><br> <br>In terms of content mentioned in the post, the most interesting may come in the form several mentions of the Order of Souls quests. Order of Souls is one of the three announced factions for the game, alongside The Gold Hoarders and The Merchant Alliance. During the closed beta, the only faction available was the Gold Hoarders but fans could soon be off battling skeleton pirates with the Order of So<br><br>Even though the gaming world-renowned name remains with the company, Rare as we knew it is dead and everything we ever knew and loved about them was laid to rest years ago. I can already hear you now: why is this a big deal? Why does Microsoft purchasing a company that was actively seeking a buyer mean that the old Rare as we knew it is gone? They're still around making games for the Xbox One, with Sea of Thieves on the way, but a huge chunk of their creative development team was lost during the transition from Nintendo to Microsoft and it shows. After founders Tim and Chris Stamper quit in 2007, they were replaced by Gregg Mayles, the current Creative Director for Rare.<br><br> <br>The closed beta for Sea of Thieves has come and gone and despite server issues on day one , it's safe to say it was quite the success. With interesting co-operative gameplay and fun cartoonish art style, Microsoft and Rare's pirate adventure seems to be winning gamers over. Now, if the rumors are to be believed, those who missed out on the closed beta may soon be getting a chance to captain their own s<br><br>It's been a while since we've heard new details about Capybara's long-in-development dungeon crawler, hasn't it. I continue to maintain that the demos of Below that I've spent time with are some of the best gaming experiences I've had in quite some time, but we are getting to the point where it's hard not to wonder what the hold up is. Capy is a studio loaded with immensely talented people who take a ton of pride in what they do, and the hope here is that the final touches are being put into place. Below was originally set to be a 2015 title, and Capy has gone into the portion of its development cycle where it falls completely silent until the final title is released. Now that it's 2016, it would be wonderful to see a new trailer or two before a launch before March 31 of this year. Let's face it, if we go through another six months without hearing anything about Below, it's going to be hard to remind gamers why they should care about this wonderful title all over again.<br><br> <br>After the absolutely electric response from the crowd last year during Sony's Last of Us 2 trailer reveal at PlayStation Experience 2016, many people considered the upcoming sequel to be a lock for this year's conference. Those expectations were dashed, however, when Sony closed its presentation on a new Spider-Man gameplay demonstration that, while exciting, wasn't exactly what many were expecting from one of the most influential companies in gaming during the industry's flashiest w<br><br> <br>Sea of Thieves is an Xbox One and Windows 10 exclusive with no currently announced release window, though it is part of Microsoft's Play Anywhere program . Expect more information on Sea of Thieves in the months to c<br>Even though Rare Replay was one of the most pleasant surprises of 2015, [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ https://seaofthievespedia.Com] it's been far too long since Rare has made a game that feels truly aligned with its original development vision. Yes, the masterminds of yesteryear have moved on from the heralded development studio, but when we got a glimpse of Rare's next project, it's hard not to feel that awesome blend of nostalgia and novelty that this UK-based developer seemed to capture so well.<br> <br>As expected, Sea of Thieves is an online multiplayer game in which players will cooperatively and competitively partake in traditional pirate activities. Those include running a ship by weighing anchor, unfurling sails, and laying down cannon fire on other ships, and island life -- though that was left merely teased. Oh, and don't forget drinking ale. There's plenty of ale to be drunk as well. Mostly though, there was a lot of sea battles with other pirate sh<br><br> <br>While the Sea of Thieves gameplay shown yet is not necessarily what the entirety of the game will deliver, Rare didn't want to just leave fans with an idea of what the game will be. As such, Rare put together a cinematic trailer to go along with the gameplay. This cinematic trailer captures what Rare intends Sea of Thieves to grow into between now and its launch, whenever that may be. Rare didn't give any promises on that front, merely stating that the team is working very hard and Sea of Thieves is growing closer to its vision every <br><br> <br>In a recent post on Reddit, user vJoeyz shared news regarding a possible Sea of Thieves open-beta. The information, obtained by digging through newly added files for the insiders-only version of the game, contains multiple references to content for an unannounced open beta. The only way the closed beta could be accessed was to either have it pre-ordered or be a member of the games insider prog<br>

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−	<br>~~_During E3 2017~~, ~~DualShockers' staff writers~~ Azario ~~Lopez, Logan Moore, Tomas Franzese~~, and ~~Noah Buttner went hands-on with Rare's upcoming Sea of Thieves~~. ~~The four~~-~~person crew suited up and took~~ to the ~~open seas in hopes of finding treasure~~ and ~~excitement~~. ~~What they discovered is~~ that ~~they might~~ in ~~fact be~~ the ~~worst pirates ever~~, ~~but that didn't stop~~ them ~~from having~~ an ~~amazing time~~ in ~~this open-watery worl~~<br><br> <br>~~Logan~~: ~~To maybe explain~~ a ~~bit more about what our mission was~~, ~~we started off with a treasure map in our possession~~ that ~~clued us in~~ to ~~an island~~ that ~~we should travel~~ to. ~~After consulting our sea chart~~ in the ~~lower deck~~ of ~~our ship, we set sail in the direction~~ of ~~our supposed treasure. And that’s when we hit the r~~<br><br> <br>~~"When we talk about visual effects in games, we normally mean particles. That~~'s ~~what we~~'~~re using~~ to ~~create all~~ of the ~~cannon effects~~ for ~~example~~, ~~like~~ the ~~different explosions. You want~~ to ~~give the player strong feelings when they're playing~~ the game... ~~You should just feel like~~ you~~'re really part of this beautiful wor~~<br><br> <br>In terms of content mentioned in the post, the most interesting may come in the form several mentions of the Order of Souls quests. Order of Souls is one of the three announced factions for the game, alongside The Gold Hoarders and The Merchant Alliance. During the closed beta, the only faction available was the Gold Hoarders but fans could soon be off battling skeleton pirates with the Order of So<br><br> <br>~~First announced back in 2015,~~ the ~~swash~~-~~buckling action title Sea~~ of ~~Thieves looks to serve up plenty of daring adventure on~~ the ~~high seas later this year on Xbox One. While developer Rare~~ has ~~revealed quite~~ a ~~bit about the game already~~, ~~there are still quite~~ a ~~few details still under wraps at~~ the ~~stu<br><br> <br>Logan: Yeah, as much as I enjoyed our mission together I really see this game as only being truly enjoyable if you~~ have ~~a crew to play with. I~~ also ~~had some reservations with the combat in the game~~, but ~~I understand that engaging~~ in ~~combat is by no means the main part of the experience. Thankfully, _ Sea of Thieves _ played much better than I anticipated as the gameplay videos~~ that ~~I had watched up until our demo hadn’t sold me on the experie~~<br><br> <br>~~Specific examples of visual effects cited within Sea of Thieves ' trailer include cannon explosions~~ and ~~how cannon balls crash into ship hulls, as well as~~ the ~~spray of water as a~~ ship ~~parts~~ the ~~sea. Andreas Oberg,~~ the ~~VFX Lead at Rare, describes these effects~~ in ~~detail regarding how they're used to create a more visceral and engaging experience for players. Andreas describes it thusly within~~ the ~~trai~~<br><br> <br>~~Below is another highly-anticipated indie title , except this one comes from a small developer that has already garnered plenty~~ of ~~respect in the industry. Capybara Games~~, ~~the developer~~ working on ~~Below~~ , ~~previously released Super Time Force~~ , ~~the action shooter title that received rave reviews from both gamers and critics~~ with ~~it released~~ in ~~2<br><br> <br>While all this should be taken with a grain~~ of ~~salt~~, ~~it's easy to see why a Rare and Microsoft would be gearing up for an open beta. With the hype surrounding the game right now thanks~~ to the ~~closed-beta and~~ high ~~twitch viewership, not to mention~~ a ~~limited edition controller set~~ to ~~be released,~~ the ~~studios would want to keep riding this high up until the game's release and an open-beta could go a long way towards t<br><br>There are definitely some major questions about~~ Sea of Thieves, ~~especially when you consider that~~ Rare is not a studio that has ever put together an online game that feels truly cutting edge, but if everything hits, Microsoft's investment in this legendary studio could be totally worth it. The real goal here should be to find a way to make a charming, deep online version of Assassin's ~~Creed IV: Black Flag , considering that may be the best pirate~~ game ~~we've ever received.~~<br><br> <br>~~Rare's Short Haul trailers are just one way the developer~~ is ~~continuing~~ to ~~communicate with its audience, whether they're excited~~ for ~~Sea of Thieves or not~~. ~~There are several other short video series that are ongoing, like~~ the ~~Inn-side Stories series or one-offs created for special events~~, ~~like Talk Like~~ a ~~Pirate Day. Perhaps this~~ extensive ~~amount~~ of ~~developer-~~to~~-player communication is another strategy to help bring players closer~~ to the ~~experience that [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves Tall Tales guide\|https://seaofthievespedia.Com/] of Thieves will provide . Perhaps in knowing Rare~~, ~~players will better know their ga~~<br><br> <br>~~Andreas goes on to describe how visual effects~~ are ~~all about bringing~~ the ~~entire experience together~~, ~~a key facet of~~ what will make ~~Sea~~ of ~~Thieves more than a typical pirate game~~. ~~As an online multiplayer game with~~ a ~~heavy reliance on character customization and progression, player investment~~ in the ~~character~~ and ~~world is~~ an ~~obvious priori<br><br> <br>Noah: We dug up the chest~~, ~~fought off some skeletons~~ with ~~our muskets~~, and ~~made our way back~~ to the ship~~. Opening the chest would require us to sail~~ to ~~an outpost nearby: all the while remaining in danger from other pirates or the chest its~~<br>	+	<br>New game mechanics are also mentioned in the post. Behavior and combat effects are to be added to the large kraken battles featured in the game. Tweaks are also being done of enemy difficulty, with more difficulty ranks being added to skeleton enem<br><br> <br>Noah: Azario could tell you first hand Tom. I think the game has the potential to recreate a pirate experience, while also making sure you and your crew have a blast. I would’ve loved to have been able to engage in ship-to-ship combat in our demo but alas, the expansive map makes player-vs-player encounters rare, and as such, more satisfying when it does occur. I can only imagine the shenanigans that will transpire in the full g<br><br>The "new" Rare, as well call them, just made a compilation of "Old" Rare’s successful games. The creation of "old" Rare titles in a single compilation was an intentional move created by Microsoft’s very talented marketing team in order to make gamers remember how awesome Rare used to be back in the day and then, Oh wow! A new game by Rare is coming out.<br><br> <br>The addition of harpoon guns brings some exciting possibilities for underwater combat and maneuvering: it's a great shark deterrent (as it's likely gunpowder-based weapons won't be usable under water post-beta), and also brings the possibility that pirates will be able to attach themselves to opposing ships via the harpoons and potentially sneak up the sides. Of course, that's not the only new weapon to watch out for. The boarding axe, heavy sword, rapier, flintlock pistol, and blunderbuss will also be featured in the full version of Sea of Thiev<br><br> <br>It's worth noting that while the datamine does reveal plenty of content that players haven't been able to experience for themselves just yet, it doesn't provide the full picture of what Sea of Thieves will bring to the table once it releases. The closed beta for Windows 10 and [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] Xbox One users has been extended for another two days , so potential pirates still have ample time to ride the high seas to discover if the game matches their met<br><br> <br>Tomas: I was surprised by how involved and dynamic it all was. I took the role of captain, so I had to steer the ship towards our destination. My vision was impaired by the sails, but I knew the island we were heading to was Northwest, so I had to use the compass to aim the ship in direction. It’s a level of involvement you don’t often see in games, but it felt quite fitting for one with pira<br><br> <br>In terms of content mentioned in the post, the most interesting may come in the form several mentions of the Order of Souls quests. Order of Souls is one of the three announced factions for the game, alongside The Gold Hoarders and The Merchant Alliance. During the closed beta, the only faction available was the Gold Hoarders but fans could soon be off battling skeleton pirates with the Order of So<br><br> <br>There are also references to more instruments beyond the hurdy-gurdy and accordion, which have become massive hits among players. Each of the two existing instruments has a lead and backing track (along with their drunk variants), but a fifth track for drums also appears to be on the cards. Many players have also wished for larger galleons allowing for crews of 5 or 6, but the datamine has revealed no fruits in that regard – just more pomegrana<br><br> <br>Noah: We dug up the chest, fought off some skeletons with our muskets, and made our way back to the ship. Opening the chest would require us to sail to an outpost nearby: all the while remaining in danger from other pirates or the chest its<br><br> <br>After years of remastering their classic games, working on Kinect-only titles, and making Avatars, Rare is finally back with their biggest game since 2008. The game in question, Sea of Thieves , will allow players to carve out their own unique tales on the high seas with friends in a pirate-themed multiplayer adventure. Fans responded well to the E3 2015 Sea of Thieves trailer , so hopefully we see more of Rare's next game sooner rather than la<br><br> <br>As these five games illustrate, 2016 is shaping up to be another banner year for the Xbox One. While the system definitely had a rocky start thanks to a very misguided E3 2013 presentation, it now has a fairly extensive library of quality games, and many more are on the way. If the five games listed here all manage to avoid delay and live up to the hype, then 2016 could possibly be the best year for Xbox One to d<br><br> <br>While the infamous bananas are the only healing factor in the beta, the full game will also feature coconuts, pineapples, pomegranates, and rum. It's not clear what the difference between grog and rum will be, though it's likely pirates will make haste of their own supply. Those who have played the beta also know it has a few gaps in the equipment wheel, and while the full inventory hasn't yet been discovered, there was an entry here for dice, which is a solid indication that players will be able to gamble with one another. There will also be a variety of at least three usable potions which seem to be health restoration, resurrection, and poison. If there's a chance to poison the grog supply on an enemy ship, we imagine impromptu stealth missions will be a joy to beh<br>

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−	~~Considering the fact that Sea of Thieves will be a shared open world~~, ~~it wouldn~~'~~t be surprising to see the game offer players opportunities to build abodes and other buildings~~, and ~~work together~~ with ~~friends~~ and ~~strangers~~ to ~~create~~ and ~~protect entire villages~~. ~~Additionally, considering~~ the ~~game is focused on~~ pirates, ~~and pirates need ships, it~~'~~s very likely players will need to purchase~~ a ~~boat either alone or~~ with ~~others~~ in ~~order~~ to set sail. ~~There may also be ways for players to gather materials to build or upgrade those ships, making them more capable pirates and thie~~<br><br> <br>~~As is the case with Quantum Break~~ , ~~one of the biggest Xbox One exclusives coming next year is from a third-party studio~~. ~~Platinum Games is developing a new action RPG called Scalebound , which will allow gamers~~ to ~~take~~ the ~~skies on the backs of dragons~~, ~~and battle enemies with~~ the ~~help of friends in 4-player co-op~~. ~~Scalebound 's Gamescom 2015 trailer impressed many, and hopefully Platinum Games can stick~~ the ~~landing~~ when the game ~~releases next y~~<br><br> <br>~~Neate~~ is ~~not~~ the ~~first developer to offer this explanation~~, ~~with former Uncharted developer Amy Hennig also saying that loot boxes~~ and ~~microtransactions are a result of rising game development costs~~ . ~~This means that players can likely expect more microtransactions in games going forward~~, but ~~many will~~ be ~~hoping that they follow Sea~~ of ~~Thieves ' lead and only offer cosmetic unlo~~<br><br> <br>~~Undead Labs' open~~-~~world zombie survival, State~~ of ~~Decay, was met with a long-awaited sequel State~~ of ~~Decay 2~~ . ~~A gory gameplay trailer was retrofitted in~~ the ~~announcement~~, ~~running in 4K in addition to~~ a ~~sprinkle of an additional element where players can expect to make decisions in order to secure~~ the ~~survival of their gr~~<br><br>~~On that note of creating a unique and personal experience~~, ~~there will be plenty of customization options both~~ as ~~for the pirate character and the ship~~. ~~These customization items will be both cosmetic and functional to help ensure that the pirate~~ I ~~design~~ with the ~~attributes and look~~ I ~~want will not be~~ the ~~same pirate you create~~. ~~The cartoonish art style hints that this will be a more lighthearted and fun version~~ of ~~pirates~~ as ~~opposed to a more historically accurate bloodthirsty crew infected with scurvy.~~<br><br> <br>~~The closed beta for~~ Sea of Thieves ~~has come~~ and ~~gone and despite server issues on day one~~ , ~~it's safe to say it was quite~~ the ~~success~~. ~~With interesting co-operative gameplay and fun cartoonish art style~~, ~~Microsoft and~~ Rare'~~s pirate adventure seems~~ to ~~be winning gamers over~~. ~~Now, if~~ the ~~rumors are to be believed, those who missed out on the closed beta may soon be getting a chance to captain their own s~~<br><br> <br>~~The developer also revealed a new game coming to Xbox One called Sea of Thieves ; a new shared open~~-~~world pirate game. While Rare only provided~~ a small ~~sample~~ of the ~~game during~~ the ~~event~~, it~~'s definitely enough to spark excitement~~ in ~~pirate and shared-world game f~~<br><br> <br>~~Crackdown 3 had been rumored~~ for the ~~Xbox One since~~ the ~~console's unveiling~~, ~~and when Microsoft finally~~ released the ~~first footage of~~ the game, ~~fans were~~ not ~~disappointed. After~~ a ~~second entry~~ that ~~was met with lukewarm critical reception~~, ~~Crackdown 3 is poised~~ to ~~put the young franchise back on track with~~ a ~~focus on co-op~~, ~~multiplayer~~, ~~and 100% destructible environmen~~<br><br> <br>~~It wasn~~'~~t too long ago that Bandai Namco announced Code Vein . However,~~ with its ~~announcement~~, ~~details~~ of ~~which platform it would be coming to was unknown~~. ~~Until today~~, ~~at least. Code Vein has been announced~~ for ~~Xbox One~~, ~~with an enhanced version coming~~ to the ~~Xbox On<br><br>~~[https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves ~~emissary~~ guide\|https://~~Seaofthievespedia~~.~~com~~/] of Thieves ~~is meant to capture the spirit of adventure children have when they play~~. ~~There is no convoluted tutorial that spans many hours~~, being that the theme of the game is pirates it is assumed most people have a general idea of what it is pirates do so you can hop into the game, raise the anchor, lower the sails, and set off looking for booty to plunder. Whether the quest involves fighting, treasure hunting, exploration, or just drunken hedonism, the goal is to hang out with people and have a good time. 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