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Imagine taking the spirit of adventure from The Goonies, combining it with the immersive shared world experience found in the game Journey, and transplant it to a pirate ship. The result is what Rare is attempting to create with their next major game Sea of Thieves, which is a massive multiplayer pirate game . MMPG is not a recognized term in the gaming world, but it is basically what it sounds like. A group of friends get together on a pirate ship and do pirate things together. This can include exploring the seven seas, going on hunts for buried treasure, going to battle with other pirate ships, or just enjoying a rowdy booze cruise on the ship drinking and [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] making music. From the trailers and listening to the developers, this does not seem like a typical MMO. There will be some lore in the world as well as predesigned quests to embark on, but this appears to be a more player character driven experience. There are no legendary heroes such as Captain Blackbeard, nor is there one single campaign that will play the same for everyone. The players will become the legendary heroes based on their individual exploits, and the continued involvement will help the game world's lore evolve. Everyone is meant to have a unique and different experience that is more shaped by the scallywags on their crew than by scripted in game events or AI bots. If another pirate ship is seen on the horizon, that is another crew controlled by other players coming into your world. This can be an opportunity to bond with your crew members by unloading your cannons on them, or if you are a friendly group of pirates perhaps meet up with the new crew to consume barrels of rum together. This one comes with the caveat that nobody really expected Microsoft to have a VR presentation anyways, as the company had attempted to make it very clear that it had no intentions of focusing on Microsoft VR technology when it had a lot of games to show and a new console to finally unv The people behind hit games such as Alan Wake and Max Payne are set to release what is possibly their most ambitious project yet with Quantum Break . Quantum Break is looking to combine gaming and television in a big way, boasting a star-studded cast that includes Shawn Ashmore from X-Men , along with actors from shows such as Game of Thrones and The Wire . After a number of delays, Quantum Break is finally set to release for the Xbox One on April 5th, 2 Some prospective Sea of Thieves players may question the decision to include microtransactions, but Neate has an explanation for the business model. "Ultimately I have to look at the reality of running a game-as-service as a business," says the executive producer, adding that "My goal and everyone else's goal here is to have as many people as possible working on this, and just keep giving people reasons to return, reasons to have fun. We have to run that like a business, you need revenue coming When Sea of Thieves debuted a year ago, its gameplay trailer really showcased the kind of potential the title had, especially with the talented team working on it. There's so much space for multiplayer fun in a pirate setting, and hopefully Sea of Thieves manages to harness more of that before it finally launches – by all accounts, it still has the potential to be one of the premier reasons to own a current-gen Xbox console, even with Skull & Bones looming large as a potential conten Sea 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. Even though Rare Replay was one of the most pleasant surprises of 2015, 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. Ah yes, 2016 is here. We've finally gotten to the point in our planet's history where the current year almost sounds fictitious. Bad quips about how the number of years that have passed aside, 2016 is set to be a downright fascinating 366 days when it comes to video games (that's right, it's a leap year - here's to hoping you found this out from a gaming article). If there's one thing that there isn't enough of on the Internet every year, it's articles hoping for certain aspects of a new year to be wonderful. In honor of this, we're bringing you three wonderful wishes for each major gaming entity (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and PC) over the next four days that, if true, might just make 2016 the best year for gaming yet. While the Xbox One is very much in second place, Microsoft's heavy consumer focus over the past year definitely has put the Xbox One in prime position to be a downright awesome console.

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−	<br>~~While this is all speculation, the short preview trailer hints at each of these and more for~~ Sea of Thieves . ~~It also hints at the use of megaservers~~ to ~~bring together dozens~~ of ~~players at once in~~ the ~~vast open worlds~~. ~~Megaservers have become increasingly popular for large open-world multiplayer games that require massive power to handle the plethora of gamers playing and activities happening at any mom~~<br><br> <br>~~Which Xbox One exclusives are~~ you ~~looking forward~~ to ~~next~~ year~~? Are you interested in other games not listed here~~, ~~such as Keiji Inafune~~'~~s ReCore ? Are you looking forward~~ to ~~some of the console exclusive indie titles hitting Xbox One next year, like Below and Cuphead ? Sound off in the comments below and talk with us about all the exciting games coming~~ to ~~Xbox One in 2~~<br><br>~~Then there’s~~ the ~~workings and actual programming side of the ocean itself, particularly the many ways in which the waves crash and tumble against your ship. The textures and dynamics, the way they sway~~ to ~~and fro, sending a once calm voyage into potentially risky affairs; I’ve plenty to say on~~ this ~~feature alone~~, ~~so I’ll leave it at~~ that ~~for the time being~~. ~~In terms of gameplay, wherein (least~~ in ~~the beta build) you can decide to go it alone, team up with another or join a party of four~~, Sea of Thieves ~~is a hands-on, labor-focused experience, stripping away all hereditary comforts with the interface such as a mini-map or objective indicators alike in favor of more communicative~~ and ~~team-based, working together.~~<br><br>But perhaps it's this deliberate restriction that lends itself to some interesting interactions between players and novel use of player skills as a means at working better together. While the skill at merely turning a map around to show others sounds ridiculously basic, it’s a clever move in context. A means to build bridges between similarly-plucked team-mates and better incentivises Sea of ~~Thieves’ core~~, ~~principle lesson in working together. Granted~~ the ~~perk is proven moot when~~, ~~upon agreeing on a particular voyage, you simply get handed the same maps in your inventory, but the physicality of such interactivity in-game~~ is welcome regardless. When it comes to your ship, though, all hands are most certainly on deck. There are sails to align and angle; potential hazards to flag and shout out to the player steering the ship (whom, if the sails are set at full length can’t see where they’re steering, again a ~~nice nudging toward better relationships)…and if worse comes to worse, leaks to repair should you collide. Or even worse, cries of "FRAME-RATE!" --~~ as ~~I had to do when~~ a ~~teammate is barking compass directions but I have no means to control the stuttering performance -~~- ~~when the~~ game ~~(on PC) decides to nose-dive from relatively stable 60FPS to, at its worst, the high-teens -- the most notable drops occurring mostly at sea, relatively afar from shore~~.~~<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>A recent datamine of the game's files uncovered lots more Sea of Thieves content, including new enemies and animals such as parrots, pigs, and seagulls. The leak also pointed to lots of character and ship customization , from tattoos and eyepatches to a variety of ship hulls. With the game's microtransactions still a few months away, Rare is still working on the finer details but these datamined options do sound like the sort of cosmetic items that could be unlocked via microtransacti<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 [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves Captaincy guide\|https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves trailer , so hopefully we see more of Rare's next game sooner rather than la<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>Some prospective Sea of Thieves players may question the decision to include microtransactions, but Neate has an explanation for the business model. "Ultimately I have to look at the reality of running a game-as-service as a business," says the executive producer, adding that "My goal and everyone else's goal here is to have as many people as possible working on this, and just keep giving people reasons to return, reasons to have fun. We have to run that like a business, you need revenue coming<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>"We've done a lot of thinking around the business model...one thing I can tell you is it's not free-to-play. We didn't say anything last year and then some people made stuff up, y'know, 'it looks free to play!' But we can clear that up - we will not be free-to-pl<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>Sea of Thieves , the forthcoming Microsoft exclusive , is being pitched as a games as a service-style game. Publisher Microsoft sees it as the sort of game that players will want to keep coming back to month after month. It comes as little surprise then, that like so many other games as a service, Sea of Thieves will also include microtransacti<br><br> <br>A recent datamine of the game's files uncovered lots more [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves treasure guide\|Https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves content, including new enemies and animals such as parrots, pigs, and seagulls. The leak also pointed to lots of character and ship customization , from tattoos and eyepatches to a variety of ship hulls. With the game's microtransactions still a few months away, Rare is still working on the finer details but these datamined options do sound like the sort of cosmetic items that could be unlocked via microtransacti<br><br> <br>Some prospective Sea of Thieves players may question the decision to include microtransactions, but Neate has an explanation for the business model. "Ultimately I have to look at the reality of running a game-as-service as a business," says the executive producer, adding that "My goal and everyone else's goal here is to have as many people as possible working on this, and just keep giving people reasons to return, reasons to have fun. We have to run that like a business, you need revenue coming <br><br> <br>While five years might be a little optimistic for a game that hasn't released yet, Sea of Thieves remains one of the most exciting Xbox One and PC exclusives on the horizon, and if it fulfills the promise it has shown in recent gameplay demonstrations, Mayles just might get his wish after <br><br> <br>According to Rare, the studio wants to offer a balanced experience that's equal in almost every facet. In practice, that means a game with full feature parity, but more than that it means an equal playing field from day one. So Rare also says they're planning on launching Sea of Thieves day and date on both console and PC, with launch still on track for early 2<br><br> <br>What do you think about Sea of Thieves not being free-to-play? Is it fair for developers to still take this approach to multiplayer content, or has the era of paid multiplayer business models started to fade away? Let us know in the comments be<br><br> <br>For the above to work, we’ve embraced the concept of aiming down sights as a special state – if you want to fire at a target, you must hold the left trigger / right mouse button and aim down the physical barrel of the <br><br> <br>It won't be surprising if Bethesda is announcing Skyrim remakes well into the turn of the 22nd century at this rate. While sales for Skyrim 's various remasters and re-releases have indicated that there is still a vibrant market for Bethesda's most popular take on The Elder Scrolls series, there comes a time when the ability to play as the Dragonborn on every existing modern-day console becomes less impressive. That time could be now, as what would have been a previously riot-inducing announcement in the release date for Skyrim on Switch was met with general fatigue from many RPG fans. Skyrim on the go will no doubt be fun, and the addition of the Master Sword into the game is a nice touch, but it's beginning to feel as though Bethesda simply refuses to move on from the world of Skyrim at the cost of a new Elder Scrolls title being develo<br><br> <br>Unfortunately, we all know that didn't happen. While some other titles got their time in the remake spotlight, including an exciting new 3DS game in Metroid: Samus Returns , there was no mention of Nintendo's generational fighting IP. That could be due in part to the surprising success of ARMS , a game that initially existed as an afterthought in the Switch's early launch lineup previews thanks to Breath of the Wild but has quickly gained steam as a viable new IP in its own right. Still, though, would it have been so hard to just throw together a teaser for 2<br>

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−	<br>Is this ~~a game of substance or a game of potential -- clambering to the hope that players will "just make their own fun?" Yes~~, ~~there’s a little silliness and due reactionary disbelief as you watch your ship sink beneath~~ the ~~ocean as a swell~~ of ~~string arrangement signal open water once~~ more ~~being the most terrifying concept in existence (especially~~ at ~~night), but these are unintended accidents outside~~ the ~~supposed "bulk"~~ of the ~~game’s content~~. ~~When you seemingly~~ have ~~more engagement in the surprisingly~~-~~detailed ocean physics — rather than~~ the ~~focal content on show — well then that’s a problem. And in Microsoft’s/Xbox’s case, a big problem.~~<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>~~Sea of Thieves , the ~~forthcoming Microsoft exclusive , is being pitched as a games~~ as a ~~service~~-~~style game. Publisher Microsoft sees it as the sort~~ of ~~game that players will want to keep coming back to month after month~~. ~~It comes as little surprise then, that like so many other games as a service, Sea of Thieves will also include microtransacti~~<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: [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Seaofthievespedia~~.~~Com] Black Flag , considering that may be~~ the ~~best pirate game we've ever received.<br><br>Sea 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~~.<br><br> <br>~~This cosmetic content will "either be on a shoulder~~, ~~like~~ a ~~monkey~~, ~~or like~~ a ~~cat~~ on ~~the ship" or even potions that change the appearance~~ of the ~~player character (e.g a potion that makes them look very old). Neate also suggests that~~ Sea of Thieves ~~players will be able to earn the currency to unlock this~~ content ~~through normal play~~. ~~For example~~, ~~players may be able~~ to ~~earn premium currency as~~ a ~~reward for completing high-level quests~~, or the ~~content~~ could ~~even~~ be ~~found in the game world. Neate also says that anything available~~ via ~~microtransactions will provide "emotional value, not mechanical val~~<br> <br>~~Unfortunately~~, ~~we all know that didn't happen. While some other~~ titles ~~got~~ their ~~time in the remake spotlight, including an exciting new 3DS~~ game in ~~Metroid: Samus Returns~~ , ~~there was no mention~~ of ~~Nintendo's generational fighting IP. That could be due in part~~ to the ~~surprising success of ARMS ,~~ a ~~game that initially existed as an afterthought in~~ the ~~Switch's early launch lineup previews thanks to Breath~~ of ~~the Wild but has quickly gained steam as a viable new IP in its own right~~. ~~Still, though~~, ~~would it have been~~ so ~~hard to just throw together a teaser for 2~~<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>~~It’s in no way surprising that~~ the ~~mantra of~~ "~~…but what do~~ I ~~do?" or variations thereupon, has lingered over Sea~~ of ~~Thieves like~~ a ~~pungent~~-~~but~~-~~irremovable odor. While there was always a strong case that there’d already been~~ a ~~fair amount of intrigue built up for what Rare — proper Rare that is~~, ~~not Kinect Sports-shackled~~ "~~Rare~~" ~~— was cooking-up, prior to~~ and ~~since its reveal back at E3 2015 (which admittedly garnered somewhat of a deflated "eeeeeehhhhhh" reaction from yours truly), details pertaining~~ to ~~its content, its progression~~, ~~its finer details outside of an odd sample of footage~~ and ~~some rather unfunny plodding through voluntary player commentary~~, have ~~been somewhat conserved~~. ~~For what purpose though; after all~~, you ~~and I both know Microsoft~~ need ~~all the good marketing they can get their hands on if they’re to give Xbox a reasonable chance in 2018.~~<br>	+	<br>While this is all speculation, the short preview trailer hints at each of these and more for Sea of Thieves . It also hints at the use of megaservers to bring together dozens of players at once in the vast open worlds. Megaservers have become increasingly popular for large open-world multiplayer games that require massive power to handle the plethora of gamers playing and activities happening at any mom<br><br> <br>Which Xbox One exclusives are you looking forward to next year? Are you interested in other games not listed here, such as Keiji Inafune's ReCore ? Are you looking forward to some of the console exclusive indie titles hitting Xbox One next year, like Below and Cuphead ? Sound off in the comments below and talk with us about all the exciting games coming to Xbox One in 2<br><br>Then there’s the workings and actual programming side of the ocean itself, particularly the many ways in which the waves crash and tumble against your ship. The textures and dynamics, the way they sway to and fro, sending a once calm voyage into potentially risky affairs; I’ve plenty to say on this feature alone, so I’ll leave it at that for the time being. In terms of gameplay, wherein (least in the beta build) you can decide to go it alone, team up with another or join a party of four, Sea of Thieves is a hands-on, labor-focused experience, stripping away all hereditary comforts with the interface such as a mini-map or objective indicators alike in favor of more communicative and team-based, working together.<br><br>But perhaps it's this deliberate restriction that lends itself to some interesting interactions between players and novel use of player skills as a means at working better together. While the skill at merely turning a map around to show others sounds ridiculously basic, it’s a clever move in context. A means to build bridges between similarly-plucked team-mates and better incentivises Sea of Thieves’ core, principle lesson in working together. Granted the perk is proven moot when, upon agreeing on a particular voyage, you simply get handed the same maps in your inventory, but the physicality of such interactivity in-game is welcome regardless. When it comes to your ship, though, all hands are most certainly on deck. There are sails to align and angle; potential hazards to flag and shout out to the player steering the ship (whom, if the sails are set at full length can’t see where they’re steering, again a nice nudging toward better relationships)…and if worse comes to worse, leaks to repair should you collide. Or even worse, cries of "FRAME-RATE!" -- as I had to do when a teammate is barking compass directions but I have no means to control the stuttering performance -- when the game (on PC) decides to nose-dive from relatively stable 60FPS to, at its worst, the high-teens -- the most notable drops occurring mostly at sea, relatively afar from shore.<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>A recent datamine of the game's files uncovered lots more Sea of Thieves content, including new enemies and animals such as parrots, pigs, and seagulls. The leak also pointed to lots of character and ship customization , from tattoos and eyepatches to a variety of ship hulls. With the game's microtransactions still a few months away, Rare is still working on the finer details but these datamined options do sound like the sort of cosmetic items that could be unlocked via microtransacti<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 [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves Captaincy guide\|https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves trailer , so hopefully we see more of Rare's next game sooner rather than la<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>Some prospective Sea of Thieves players may question the decision to include microtransactions, but Neate has an explanation for the business model. "Ultimately I have to look at the reality of running a game-as-service as a business," says the executive producer, adding that "My goal and everyone else's goal here is to have as many people as possible working on this, and just keep giving people reasons to return, reasons to have fun. We have to run that like a business, you need revenue coming<br>

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−	<br>~~When you think about pirate encounters from books~~ or movies, you tend to think of dynamic encounters in which the crews start by selecting the right tool for the job, but then change their weaponry as the situation changes. We think about this scenario our game ~~using the example~~ of ~~two ships meeting on the sea. In this example,~~ the ~~first thing~~ that ~~is likely to happen is for cannon balls to be exchanged when the ships come into range. Depending on how the crews decide to position the ships~~, ~~this may lead to~~ the ~~ships getting close enough for players to use personal arms, such~~ as ~~flintlock pistols and~~ the ~~blunderbuss. With our approach to aim down sights~~, ~~you’d see~~ the ~~some~~ of the ~~rival crew taking aim with their guns as the crews exchange shots between decks, while some players still continue to fire with the cannons~~. ~~Following this,~~ in the ~~event of one of~~ the ~~crews boarding the other ship, they might~~ then ~~get the opportunity to get~~ a ~~single shot off while standing on the enemy deck~~, ~~before then being forced into~~ a ~~reload…which is where swords come~~<br>~~<br> <br>According to Rare, the studio wants to offer~~ a ~~balanced experience that~~'s ~~equal~~ in ~~almost every facet~~. ~~In practice,~~ that ~~means a game with full feature parity, but more than~~ that ~~it means an equal playing field from day one. So Rare also says they~~'~~re planning on launching Sea of Thieves day and date on both console and PC,~~ with ~~launch still on track for early 2<br><br> <br>An example~~ of ~~this is~~ the ~~fact that~~ we ~~don’t have a UI crosshair for both cannons and guns. Players use~~ the ~~weapons themselves~~ to ~~aim~~. ~~Crosshairs tend to imply~~ a ~~level~~ of ~~precision~~ and ~~a type of aiming~~ that ~~just doesn’t feel appropriate for pirate weaponry~~. ~~When you use the gun barrel itself~~ to ~~aim without~~ the ~~absolute certainty~~ of ~~a crosshair~~, ~~you tend~~ to ~~find that players are~~ a ~~little more considered with their shots~~. ~~Of course~~, ~~landing a hit~~ this ~~way feels even more satisfying,~~ <br><br> ~~<br>For now, though, Rare will continue with the development of~~ Sea of Thieves ~~in preparation for its~~ forthcoming ~~launch. There's plenty to do~~, ~~and Rare seems like they're adding new ideas~~ as ~~fast~~ as ~~they can come up with them~~. ~~The studio just revealed how~~ players ~~can now get sick and vomit into a bucket~~, ~~then use the bucket~~ as a ~~weapon against friends (or alli~~<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>The relative lack~~ of ~~gameplay shown compared~~ to ~~ways players can interact in basic ways was intentional, however~~. ~~Rare would later state~~ that ~~the game is still mid-development on~~ many ~~gameplay systems~~, ~~but~~ that the ~~team~~ is so ~~excited to show~~ the game ~~that everyone wants to show what's reasonable. For example~~ the ~~island adventuring~~, the ~~customization features~~, and ~~most important perhaps --~~ the ~~loot~~, ~~are still in-development systems~~. ~~Those features will be shown as soon as they're ready, as Rare intends~~ to ~~be as transparent as can be~~ going ~~forw~~<br><br>~~Ah yes~~, ~~2016 is here. We've finally gotten to~~ the ~~point in our planet's history where~~ the ~~current year almost sounds fictitious~~. ~~Bad quips about how the number of years that have passed aside, 2016 is set to be~~ a ~~downright fascinating 366 days when it comes to video games (~~that~~'s right, it's a leap year - here's to hoping you found this out from a gaming article~~). ~~If there's one thing~~ that ~~there isn't enough~~ of on the ~~Internet every year, it's articles hoping for certain aspects of a new year~~ to ~~be wonderful~~. ~~In honor of this~~, ~~we're bringing you three wonderful wishes~~ for ~~each major gaming entity (PlayStation~~, ~~Xbox, Nintendo and PC) over~~ the ~~next four days that, if true, might just make 2016~~ the ~~best year for gaming yet~~. ~~While the Xbox One is very much in second place~~, ~~Microsoft's heavy consumer focus over the past year definitely has put the Xbox One in prime position to be a downright awesome console.~~<br><br> ~~<br>This isn~~'t the ~~first time that Rare has talked about cross-play for [https~~:~~//seaofthievespedia.com/ sea~~ of ~~thieves tips\|https://seaofthievespedia~~.~~Com/]~~ of ~~Thieves~~ , ~~however. Earlier this year, when Rare first activated~~ the ~~closed alpha on PC, the team decided~~ to ~~try out cross-play just to see how it felt. Executive Producer Joe Neate called~~ the ~~experience "magical," explaining that it led him to question why any game would split player bases~~. ~~But questions about balance and fairness prevented Rare from making it official straight away~~, ~~however the more the studio considered cross-play~~, ~~the more~~ it ~~realized there was no good reason not~~ to ~~include~~<br><br> <br>~~Azario: Exploring~~ the ~~island~~ with ~~only~~ a ~~riddle to guide us added the right amount~~ of ~~difficulty to cause us some confusion without making us feel stupid~~. ~~I could~~ only ~~imagine what the other riddles would ask of play<br>~~<br> <br>"~~One~~ of ~~the things we’re very aware~~ of is ~~the need for the balancing~~ to ~~be right. After running some recent tests, we found that PC players were 4.5% more efficient~~ at ~~killing skeletons than Xbox players~~, ~~and this feels close enough that it’s something we’ll continue~~ to ~~monitor. However~~, ~~PvP between platforms~~, ~~or more importantly device input~~, ~~is the big focus point for us as a Design team, and already we’ve~~ been ~~working closely with the Game Experience team to change the way the guns work to be better balanced for cross play~~. ~~We’ve put in a bunch of telemetry around this~~, and ~~with~~ the ~~change~~ to ~~guns it’s made them feel tonally so much more fitting, as previously they felt more like laser weapons than ancient plundered-and-pillaged gunpowder-driven blunderbuss~~<br>	+	<br>Is this a game of substance or a game of potential -- clambering to the hope that players will "just make their own fun?" Yes, there’s a little silliness and due reactionary disbelief as you watch your ship sink beneath the ocean as a swell of string arrangement signal open water once more being the most terrifying concept in existence (especially at night), but these are unintended accidents outside the supposed "bulk" of the game’s content. When you seemingly have more engagement in the surprisingly-detailed ocean physics — rather than the focal content on show — well then that’s a problem. And in Microsoft’s/Xbox’s case, a big problem.<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>Sea of Thieves , the forthcoming Microsoft exclusive , is being pitched as a games as a service-style game. Publisher Microsoft sees it as the sort of game that players will want to keep coming back to month after month. It comes as little surprise then, that like so many other games as a service, Sea of Thieves will also include microtransacti<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: [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] Black Flag , considering that may be the best pirate game we've ever received.<br><br>Sea 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.<br><br> <br>This cosmetic content will "either be on a shoulder, like a monkey, or like a cat on the ship" or even potions that change the appearance of the player character (e.g a potion that makes them look very old). Neate also suggests that Sea of Thieves players will be able to earn the currency to unlock this content through normal play. For example, players may be able to earn premium currency as a reward for completing high-level quests, or the content could even be found in the game world. Neate also says that anything available via microtransactions will provide "emotional value, not mechanical val<br> <br>Unfortunately, we all know that didn't happen. While some other titles got their time in the remake spotlight, including an exciting new 3DS game in Metroid: Samus Returns , there was no mention of Nintendo's generational fighting IP. That could be due in part to the surprising success of ARMS , a game that initially existed as an afterthought in the Switch's early launch lineup previews thanks to Breath of the Wild but has quickly gained steam as a viable new IP in its own right. Still, though, would it have been so hard to just throw together a teaser for 2<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>It’s in no way surprising that the mantra of "…but what do I do?" or variations thereupon, has lingered over Sea of Thieves like a pungent-but-irremovable odor. While there was always a strong case that there’d already been a fair amount of intrigue built up for what Rare — proper Rare that is, not Kinect Sports-shackled "Rare" — was cooking-up, prior to and since its reveal back at E3 2015 (which admittedly garnered somewhat of a deflated "eeeeeehhhhhh" reaction from yours truly), details pertaining to its content, its progression, its finer details outside of an odd sample of footage and some rather unfunny plodding through voluntary player commentary, have been somewhat conserved. For what purpose though; after all, you and I both know Microsoft need all the good marketing they can get their hands on if they’re to give Xbox a reasonable chance in 2018.<br>

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−	<br>~~A strong candidate~~ for ~~Best of E3 last year~~, ~~Horizon: Zero Dawn followed~~ the ~~prototypical formula~~. ~~After showing a hands-off demo at E3 2015,~~ the ~~developers at Guerrilla Games put~~ the ~~controllers in~~ the ~~hands of E3 attendees and proved~~ to ~~them that~~ the ~~game is real~~. ~~It was in that hands-~~on ~~demo that Horizon really solidified~~ as ~~a special experience~~. ~~Most of all~~, ~~Horizon: Zero Dawn is exactly~~ the ~~type~~ of ~~game that~~ some ~~would argue E3 needs more of: original IPs that are not afraid~~ to ~~take chances~~. ~~Hats off to Guerrilla for doing something differ<br><br>Sea~~ of ~~Thieves is primarily about social interaction between~~ the ~~players in~~ the ~~shared world experience. Whether playing with real life friends, regular online gaming partners, or complete strangers~~, the ~~goal is~~ to ~~interact and work together as~~ a ~~crew. In game ice breakers will be included to help strangers loosen up and bond with each other~~, ~~an analogy that was given was it~~ is ~~like going to a pub to have a drink and meet new friends.~~<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>~~Ghost Recon: Wildlands~~ is the ~~tactical open world co-op shooter~~ that ~~fans~~ have ~~been dying~~ to ~~see~~. ~~Getting~~ to ~~together with~~ a ~~group~~ of ~~four friends~~ and ~~taking out outposts with any number~~ of ~~approaches has been~~ a ~~dream promise~~, ~~but it only seems like now~~ that ~~Ghost Recon: Wildlands can finally deliver~~. ~~We will admit that Ubisoft’s track record with multiplayer games is~~ a ~~bit spotty~~, ~~but our hands-on time with Wildlands left us eager to play m~~<br><br>~~Imagine taking the spirit of adventure from The Goonies~~, ~~combining it with the immersive shared world experience found in the game Journey~~, ~~and transplant it to a pirate ship. The result is what~~ Rare ~~is attempting to create~~ with ~~their next major game~~ Sea of Thieves~~, which is a massive multiplayer pirate game~~ . ~~MMPG is not a recognized term in the gaming world~~, ~~but it is basically what it sounds~~ like. ~~A group of friends~~ get ~~together on~~ a ~~pirate ship and do pirate things together. This can include exploring~~ the ~~seven seas, going on hunts for buried treasure, going to battle with other pirate ships,~~ or ~~just enjoying a rowdy booze cruise on the ship drinking and making music.~~<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><br> <br>~~There is plenty~~ of ~~other content mentioned~~ in the ~~post as well~~, ~~several of which are cosmetics~~. ~~Not only will~~ island and ~~ship cosmetic chests be available but more customization options for~~ the ~~pirate generator~~ will be ~~added. Some of these include scars~~, ~~tattoos, hair color, makeup, skin color, and several oth~~<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>~~Contrary to~~ the ~~silence~~ that ~~surrounded the game after~~ [https://~~Seaofthievespedia~~.com/ ~~Sea Of Thieves Pvp Guide~~\|~~Https~~://~~Seaofthievespedia~~.Com/] of Thieves ~~' E3 2015 debut~~ , Rare ~~has made sure to hammer home~~ the ~~price model of~~ the ~~title this time~~ to ~~ensure no ill~~-~~conceived rumors float around Sea of Thieves this time~~. ~~Microsoft has experimented with a number of free-~~to-play ~~multiplayer business models with its own titles~~, but those have found varying levels of success, with enough commercial failures - like Project Spark and Lionhead's Fable Legends - that companies like Rare have likely taken notice and adjusted business models accordin<br><br>~~From~~ the ~~trailers and listening~~ to the ~~developers, this does not seem like a typical MMO~~. ~~There will~~ be some ~~lore in the world as well as predesigned quests to embark on~~, ~~but~~ this ~~appears~~ to ~~be a~~ more ~~player character driven experience. There are no legendary heroes such as Captain Blackbeard~~, ~~nor~~ is ~~there one single campaign that will play~~ the ~~same~~ for ~~everyone. The players will become the legendary heroes based on their individual exploits~~, and the ~~continued involvement will help the game world's lore evolve. Everyone is meant~~ to ~~have a unique and different experience that is more shaped by~~ the ~~scallywags on their crew than by scripted in game events or AI bots. If another pirate ship is seen on~~ the ~~horizon, that is another crew controlled by other players coming into your world~~. ~~This can be an opportunity to bond with your crew members by unloading your cannons on them, or if you are~~ a ~~friendly group~~ of ~~pirates perhaps meet up~~ with the ~~new crew~~ to ~~consume barrels of rum together.~~<br>	+	<br>When you think about pirate encounters from books or movies, you tend to think of dynamic encounters in which the crews start by selecting the right tool for the job, but then change their weaponry as the situation changes. We think about this scenario our game using the example of two ships meeting on the sea. In this example, the first thing that is likely to happen is for cannon balls to be exchanged when the ships come into range. Depending on how the crews decide to position the ships, this may lead to the ships getting close enough for players to use personal arms, such as flintlock pistols and the blunderbuss. With our approach to aim down sights, you’d see the some of the rival crew taking aim with their guns as the crews exchange shots between decks, while some players still continue to fire with the cannons. Following this, in the event of one of the crews boarding the other ship, they might then get the opportunity to get a single shot off while standing on the enemy deck, before then being forced into a reload…which is where swords come<br><br> <br>According to Rare, the studio wants to offer a balanced experience that's equal in almost every facet. In practice, that means a game with full feature parity, but more than that it means an equal playing field from day one. So Rare also says they're planning on launching Sea of Thieves day and date on both console and PC, with launch still on track for early 2<br><br> <br>An example of this is the fact that we don’t have a UI crosshair for both cannons and guns. Players use the weapons themselves to aim. Crosshairs tend to imply a level of precision and a type of aiming that just doesn’t feel appropriate for pirate weaponry. When you use the gun barrel itself to aim without the absolute certainty of a crosshair, you tend to find that players are a little more considered with their shots. Of course, landing a hit this way feels even more satisfying, <br><br> <br>For now, though, Rare will continue with the development of Sea of Thieves in preparation for its forthcoming launch. There's plenty to do, and Rare seems like they're adding new ideas as fast as they can come up with them. The studio just revealed how players can now get sick and vomit into a bucket, then use the bucket as a weapon against friends (or alli<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>The relative lack of gameplay shown compared to ways players can interact in basic ways was intentional, however. Rare would later state that the game is still mid-development on many gameplay systems, but that the team is so excited to show the game that everyone wants to show what's reasonable. For example the island adventuring, the customization features, and most important perhaps -- the loot, are still in-development systems. Those features will be shown as soon as they're ready, as Rare intends to be as transparent as can be going forw<br><br>Ah yes, 2016 is here. We've finally gotten to the point in our planet's history where the current year almost sounds fictitious. Bad quips about how the number of years that have passed aside, 2016 is set to be a downright fascinating 366 days when it comes to video games (that's right, it's a leap year - here's to hoping you found this out from a gaming article). If there's one thing that there isn't enough of on the Internet every year, it's articles hoping for certain aspects of a new year to be wonderful. In honor of this, we're bringing you three wonderful wishes for each major gaming entity (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and PC) over the next four days that, if true, might just make 2016 the best year for gaming yet. While the Xbox One is very much in second place, Microsoft's heavy consumer focus over the past year definitely has put the Xbox One in prime position to be a downright awesome console.<br><br> <br>This isn't the first time that Rare has talked about cross-play for [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ sea of thieves tips\|https://seaofthievespedia.Com/] of Thieves , however. Earlier this year, when Rare first activated the closed alpha on PC, the team decided to try out cross-play just to see how it felt. Executive Producer Joe Neate called the experience "magical," explaining that it led him to question why any game would split player bases. But questions about balance and fairness prevented Rare from making it official straight away, however the more the studio considered cross-play, the more it realized there was no good reason not to include<br><br> <br>Azario: Exploring the island with only a riddle to guide us added the right amount of difficulty to cause us some confusion without making us feel stupid. I could only imagine what the other riddles would ask of play<br><br> <br>"One of the things we’re very aware of is the need for the balancing to be right. After running some recent tests, we found that PC players were 4.5% more efficient at killing skeletons than Xbox players, and this feels close enough that it’s something we’ll continue to monitor. However, PvP between platforms, or more importantly device input, is the big focus point for us as a Design team, and already we’ve been working closely with the Game Experience team to change the way the guns work to be better balanced for cross play. We’ve put in a bunch of telemetry around this, and with the change to guns it’s made them feel tonally so much more fitting, as previously they felt more like laser weapons than ancient plundered-and-pillaged gunpowder-driven blunderbuss<br>

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−	<br>~~Interestingly, Rare didn't have anything else to say about how Sea~~ of ~~Thieves would be monetised after its launch next~~ year. ~~All Mayles could offer in that regard was a broad design philosophy that hints towards~~ a ~~content release plan similar to that of Destiny or other long~~-~~term investments like The Divisi<br><br> <br>At~~ E3, ~~Head~~ of ~~Xbox Phil Spencer proudly declared 2015 as having~~ the ~~strongest lineup~~ in ~~Xbox history~~. ~~With heavy hitters released such as Forza Motorsport 6~~ , ~~Halo 5~~: ~~Guardians , Rise~~ of ~~the Tomb Raider , and~~ more~~, it's a claim~~ that~~'s hard~~ to ~~argue w~~<br><br> ~~<br>One~~ of the ~~hottest games coming out of Microsoft's E3 2016 presentation has to be Rare's open-~~world ~~pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves~~ . ~~The multiplayer-focused title awed audiences~~ with ~~its gameplay demonstration~~, ~~revealing a deep~~ and ~~nuanced engine that lets gamers occupy roles as important~~ as a ~~ship's captain and [https://Seaofthievespedia~~.~~com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] as seemingly trivial as the drunken accordion player. It's not much of a stretch~~ to ~~say that fans of pirates~~ and ~~co-operative gameplay have been utterly entranced by what Sea of Thieves has put on offer so <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>~~Naturally~~, ~~then, gamers have been eager to find out exactly what~~ the ~~online component~~ of ~~Sea~~ of ~~Thieves ' multiplayer would entail~~. ~~Unfortunately~~, ~~those expecting that~~ the ~~title would~~ be ~~free-to-play once initially purchased are going to be sorely disappointed. Sea of Thieves design director Gregg Mayles shot down~~ the ~~idea~~ of ~~a free multiplayer experience in an interview with Eurogamer at E3 2016 yester~~<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>~~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>~~After~~ a ~~plethora~~ of ~~leaks and rumors that seemed~~ to ~~confirm its existence prior~~ to ~~its announcement, Assassin's Creed Origins was officially revealed during Microsoft's E3 press conference. Set in Egypt, Assassin's Creed Origins will run at~~ a ~~stead FPS at a consistent 4K resolut~~<br><br> <br>~~While five years might be a little optimistic for a game that hasn't released yet~~, ~~Sea~~ of ~~Thieves remains one of the most exciting Xbox One~~ and ~~PC exclusives on~~ the ~~horizon~~, and ~~if it fulfills the promise it has shown in recent gameplay demonstrations, Mayles just might get his wish after~~ <br><br>~~Rare was~~ a ~~legendary developer back in the golden age~~ of ~~gaming. When~~ the ~~beloved company was perfectly partnered with Nintendo,~~ the ~~partnership went as well together as peanut butter and jelly and through 1994-2001 everything was fine~~ and ~~dandy until game development cost began~~ to ~~gradually increase and Nintendo decided not to provide~~ the ~~company~~ with ~~more capital nor did they buy up~~ the ~~remaining stake that was leftover, forcing~~ the ~~company to search for a potential buyer to stay in the game~~. ~~In the end we all know~~ that ~~Microsoft purchased the company for $375 million~~ and ~~from that day on Rare was~~ a ~~first-party developer for Microsoft~~.<br><br>~~Now~~ the ~~current occupation of creative team members in~~ the ~~company rely on one thing and one thing alone to sell their games~~: ~~nostalgia~~. ~~The current Rare as we know it relies heavily on gamer's nostalgia~~ of ~~IPs of gaming’s past. It~~'~~s no coincidence that~~ Rare ~~Replay (an amazing collection~~ of ~~old Rare Games) was released during~~ the ~~same~~ time Microsoft ~~was announcing that Rare was going~~ to ~~be making more "Traditional" games again. Don’t be confused; even though Rare Replay was released on Xbox and marketed as Rare~~ titles, ~~these are in no way a reflection on the current company. The majority~~ of ~~the games seen in~~ Rare ~~Replay were done by employees that no longer exist at the company.~~<br><br> ~~<br>What do you think about Sea of Thieves not being free-~~to~~-play? Is it fair for~~ developers to ~~still take~~ this ~~approach~~ to ~~multiplayer content~~, ~~or has~~ the ~~era of paid multiplayer business models started~~ to ~~fade away? Let us know~~ in the ~~comments~~ be<br>	+	<br>A strong candidate for Best of E3 last year, Horizon: Zero Dawn followed the prototypical formula. After showing a hands-off demo at E3 2015, the developers at Guerrilla Games put the controllers in the hands of E3 attendees and proved to them that the game is real. It was in that hands-on demo that Horizon really solidified as a special experience. Most of all, Horizon: Zero Dawn is exactly the type of game that some would argue E3 needs more of: original IPs that are not afraid to take chances. Hats off to Guerrilla for doing something differ<br><br>Sea of Thieves is primarily about social interaction between the players in the shared world experience. Whether playing with real life friends, regular online gaming partners, or complete strangers, the goal is to interact and work together as a crew. In game ice breakers will be included to help strangers loosen up and bond with each other, an analogy that was given was it is like going to a pub to have a drink and meet new friends.<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>Ghost Recon: Wildlands is the tactical open world co-op shooter that fans have been dying to see. Getting to together with a group of four friends and taking out outposts with any number of approaches has been a dream promise, but it only seems like now that Ghost Recon: Wildlands can finally deliver. We will admit that Ubisoft’s track record with multiplayer games is a bit spotty, but our hands-on time with Wildlands left us eager to play m<br><br>Imagine taking the spirit of adventure from The Goonies, combining it with the immersive shared world experience found in the game Journey, and transplant it to a pirate ship. The result is what Rare is attempting to create with their next major game Sea of Thieves, which is a massive multiplayer pirate game . MMPG is not a recognized term in the gaming world, but it is basically what it sounds like. A group of friends get together on a pirate ship and do pirate things together. This can include exploring the seven seas, going on hunts for buried treasure, going to battle with other pirate ships, or just enjoying a rowdy booze cruise on the ship drinking and making music.<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><br> <br>There is plenty of other content mentioned in the post as well, several of which are cosmetics. Not only will island and ship cosmetic chests be available but more customization options for the pirate generator will be added. Some of these include scars, tattoos, hair color, makeup, skin color, and several oth<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>Contrary to the silence that surrounded the game after [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea Of Thieves Pvp Guide\|Https://Seaofthievespedia.Com/] of Thieves ' E3 2015 debut , Rare has made sure to hammer home the price model of the title this time to ensure no ill-conceived rumors float around Sea of Thieves this time. Microsoft has experimented with a number of free-to-play multiplayer business models with its own titles, but those have found varying levels of success, with enough commercial failures - like Project Spark and Lionhead's Fable Legends - that companies like Rare have likely taken notice and adjusted business models accordin<br><br>From the trailers and listening to the developers, this does not seem like a typical MMO. There will be some lore in the world as well as predesigned quests to embark on, but this appears to be a more player character driven experience. There are no legendary heroes such as Captain Blackbeard, nor is there one single campaign that will play the same for everyone. The players will become the legendary heroes based on their individual exploits, and the continued involvement will help the game world's lore evolve. Everyone is meant to have a unique and different experience that is more shaped by the scallywags on their crew than by scripted in game events or AI bots. If another pirate ship is seen on the horizon, that is another crew controlled by other players coming into your world. This can be an opportunity to bond with your crew members by unloading your cannons on them, or if you are a friendly group of pirates perhaps meet up with the new crew to consume barrels of rum together.<br>

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−	<br>~~Imagine taking the spirit~~ of ~~adventure from~~ The ~~Goonies~~, ~~combining it with~~ the ~~immersive shared world experience found~~ in the ~~game Journey~~, and ~~transplant~~ it to a pirate ~~ship. The result is what Rare is attempting to create with their next major~~ game Sea of Thieves~~, which is a massive~~ multiplayer ~~pirate game . MMPG is not a recognized term in the gaming world~~, ~~but it is basically what it sounds like. A group of friends get together on~~ a ~~pirate ship~~ and ~~do pirate things together. This can include exploring the seven seas, going on hunts for buried treasure, going to battle with other pirate ships, or just enjoying~~ a ~~rowdy booze cruise on the~~ ship ~~drinking~~ and [https://~~seaofthievespedia~~.com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] ~~making music~~.<br>~~From the trailers and listening to the developers~~, ~~this does not seem like~~ a ~~typical MMO~~. ~~There will be some lore~~ in ~~the world as well as predesigned quests~~ to ~~embark on, but this appears~~ to be ~~a more player character driven experience. There are no legendary heroes such as Captain Blackbeard~~, ~~nor~~ is ~~there one single campaign that will play the same for everyone~~. ~~The players will become the legendary heroes based on their individual exploits~~, ~~and~~ the ~~continued involvement will help the game world~~'~~s lore evolve~~. ~~Everyone is meant to have a unique and different experience~~ that ~~is more shaped by~~ the ~~scallywags on their crew than by scripted in game events or AI bots. If another pirate ship is seen on the horizon, that is another crew controlled by other players coming into your world. This can~~ be ~~an opportunity~~ to ~~bond with your crew members by unloading your cannons on them, or if you~~ are ~~a friendly group~~ of ~~pirates perhaps meet up with~~ the ~~new crew to consume barrels~~ of ~~rum together.~~<br><br> <br>~~This one comes~~ with the ~~caveat that nobody really expected Microsoft~~ to ~~have~~ a ~~VR presentation anyways~~, as the ~~company had attempted~~ to ~~make it very clear that it had no intentions of focusing on Microsoft VR technology when it had a lot of games to show~~ and a ~~new console to finally unv~~<br><br> ~~<br>The people behind hit games such~~ as ~~Alan Wake~~ and ~~Max Payne are set~~ to ~~release what is possibly their most ambitious project yet with Quantum Break~~ . ~~Quantum Break~~ is ~~looking to combine gaming and television in~~ a big ~~way, boasting~~ a ~~star-studded cast~~ that ~~includes Shawn Ashmore from X-Men , along with actors from shows such~~ as ~~Game of Thrones and The Wire . After a number of delays, Quantum Break~~ is ~~finally set to release~~ for the Xbox One ~~on April 5th~~, ~~2<br><br> <br>Some prospective~~ Sea of Thieves ~~players may question~~ the ~~decision to include microtransactions~~, but ~~Neate has an explanation for~~ the ~~business model~~. ~~"Ultimately I have to look at the reality of running a game-as-service as a business," says the executive producer, adding that "My goal~~ and ~~everyone else's goal here is to have as many people as possible working on this~~, ~~and just keep giving people reasons to return~~, ~~reasons to have fun~~. ~~We have to run that like a business, you need revenue coming~~ <br><br> <br>~~When Sea~~ of ~~Thieves debuted a year ago,~~ its ~~gameplay trailer really showcased the kind of potential the title had~~, ~~especially with the talented team working on it. There~~'s ~~so much space for multiplayer fun~~ in ~~a pirate setting~~, ~~and hopefully Sea of Thieves manages to harness more of that before it finally launches – by all accounts, it still has the potential to be one of the premier reasons to own~~ a ~~current-gen Xbox console, even with Skull & Bones looming large as~~ a ~~potential conten~~<br><br>Sea 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.~~<br><br>~~Even though~~ Rare ~~Replay~~ was ~~one~~ of the ~~most pleasant surprises of 2015~~, ~~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>~~Ah yes, 2016 is here. We've finally gotten to~~ the ~~point~~ in ~~our planet's history where~~ the ~~current year almost sounds fictitious. Bad quips about how the number of years that have passed aside, 2016 is set~~ to ~~be a downright fascinating 366 days when it comes to video~~ games ~~(that's right,~~ it's ~~a leap year - here's to hoping you found this out from a gaming article)~~. ~~If there~~'s ~~one thing~~ that ~~there isn't enough~~ of on the ~~Internet every year, it's articles hoping for certain aspects of a new year~~ to be ~~wonderful~~. ~~In honor of this, we're bringing you three wonderful wishes for each major gaming entity (PlayStation,~~ Xbox~~, Nintendo~~ and ~~PC) over the next four days that~~, ~~if true, might just make 2016~~ the ~~best year for gaming yet~~. ~~While~~ the ~~Xbox One is very much~~ in ~~second place~~, ~~Microsoft's heavy consumer focus over the past year definitely~~ has ~~put~~ the ~~Xbox One~~ in ~~prime position to~~ be ~~a downright awesome console.~~<br>	+	<br>Interestingly, Rare didn't have anything else to say about how Sea of Thieves would be monetised after its launch next year. All Mayles could offer in that regard was a broad design philosophy that hints towards a content release plan similar to that of Destiny or other long-term investments like The Divisi<br><br> <br>At E3, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer proudly declared 2015 as having the strongest lineup in Xbox history. With heavy hitters released such as Forza Motorsport 6 , Halo 5: Guardians , Rise of the Tomb Raider , and more, it's a claim that's hard to argue w<br><br> <br>One of the hottest games coming out of Microsoft's E3 2016 presentation has to be Rare's open-world pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves . The multiplayer-focused title awed audiences with its gameplay demonstration, revealing a deep and nuanced engine that lets gamers occupy roles as important as a ship's captain and [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Seaofthievespedia.Com] as seemingly trivial as the drunken accordion player. It's not much of a stretch to say that fans of pirates and co-operative gameplay have been utterly entranced by what Sea of Thieves has put on offer so <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>Naturally, then, gamers have been eager to find out exactly what the online component of Sea of Thieves ' multiplayer would entail. Unfortunately, those expecting that the title would be free-to-play once initially purchased are going to be sorely disappointed. Sea of Thieves design director Gregg Mayles shot down the idea of a free multiplayer experience in an interview with Eurogamer at E3 2016 yester<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>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>After a plethora of leaks and rumors that seemed to confirm its existence prior to its announcement, Assassin's Creed Origins was officially revealed during Microsoft's E3 press conference. Set in Egypt, Assassin's Creed Origins will run at a stead FPS at a consistent 4K resolut<br><br> <br>While five years might be a little optimistic for a game that hasn't released yet, Sea of Thieves remains one of the most exciting Xbox One and PC exclusives on the horizon, and if it fulfills the promise it has shown in recent gameplay demonstrations, Mayles just might get his wish after <br><br>Rare was a legendary developer back in the golden age of gaming. When the beloved company was perfectly partnered with Nintendo, the partnership went as well together as peanut butter and jelly and through 1994-2001 everything was fine and dandy until game development cost began to gradually increase and Nintendo decided not to provide the company with more capital nor did they buy up the remaining stake that was leftover, forcing the company to search for a potential buyer to stay in the game. In the end we all know that Microsoft purchased the company for $375 million and from that day on Rare was a first-party developer for Microsoft.<br><br>Now the current occupation of creative team members in the company rely on one thing and one thing alone to sell their games: nostalgia. The current Rare as we know it relies heavily on gamer's nostalgia of IPs of gaming’s past. It's no coincidence that Rare Replay (an amazing collection of old Rare Games) was released during the same time Microsoft was announcing that Rare was going to be making more "Traditional" games again. Don’t be confused; even though Rare Replay was released on Xbox and marketed as Rare titles, these are in no way a reflection on the current company. The majority of the games seen in Rare Replay were done by employees that no longer exist at the company.<br><br> <br>What do you think about Sea of Thieves not being free-to-play? Is it fair for developers to still take this approach to multiplayer content, or has the era of paid multiplayer business models started to fade away? Let us know in the comments be<br>