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We know you\u2019re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we\u2019re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you\u2019ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We\u2019ve pared down the past week\u2019s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you\u2019d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what\u2019s happening This Week on Xbox!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium, and More
<\/a><\/strong>Remember so long ago, way back in December during The Game Awards when we gave you a preview of what games were coming soon? That soon is sooner now than it was then, and we have more games now than we had then, which means we have even more… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Shadow Leaps to Xbox Game Pass on January 26
<\/a>Cyber Shadow<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is slashing, dashing, and leaping its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and with Xbox Game Pass on January 26! We\u2019re proud to have collaborated with Mechanical Head Games to create a platforming experience that returns to the simple yet… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Inside Xbox Series X|S Optimized: Hitman 3
<\/a><\/strong>One of the biggest benefits of all that power in the hardware is giving developers the ability to make games that are Xbox Series X|S Optimized. This means that they\u2019ve taken full advantage of the unique capabilities of Xbox Series X|S, both for new titles… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Superstar White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson Graces the Cover of R.B.I. Baseball 21
<\/a><\/strong>Tim Anderson made his Major League Baseball debut in 2016 for the Chicago White Sox and he\u2019s been making quite the name for himself ever since. He was the American League Batting Champion in 2019, and he finished the 2020 season among the AL leaders… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Resident Evil Showcase Recap: New Resident Evil Village Details and New Multiplayer Game Revealed
<\/a><\/strong>Today, during a digital showcase event, Capcom revealed new details about\u00a0Resident Evil Village<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, its upcoming and highly anticipated entry in the Resident Evil franchise launching May 7, 2021 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One via backward compatibility… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Survival Horror Lives with the Outbreak Series on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
<\/a><\/strong>Hey, Survivors! The moans of the undead echo as you fight for your life in the\u00a0Outbreak<\/em>\u00a0series, a collection of titles that pay homage to classic survival horror experiences from the \u201890s. From fixed camera angles, to over-the-shoulder adventure, you\u2019ll be leading your group… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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New Games with Gold for February 2021 Featuring Gears 5 and More
<\/a><\/strong>The February Games with Gold lineup is here! On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, experience one of gaming\u2019s most acclaimed sagas in\u00a0Gears 5,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0survive against the living dead in the horror-thriller title that started it all with\u00a0Resident Evil<\/em><\/strong>, and experience the gorgeous… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Go Barrel Rolling for Bounties in Skycadia, Available Now on Xbox One
<\/a>Skycadia<\/em>\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>is a fast-paced arcade dogfighting game where you compete to collect the highest bounty in a colorful, pixelated world. It\u2019s been percolating for several years, going through many different iterations, and it\u2019s finally ready for you to enjoy… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Free Play Days \u2013 Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and WWE 2K Battlegrounds
<\/a><\/strong>Uncover the secrets of Amalur, become a Ghost and join your friends in combat, and take part in all out brawls as your favorite wrestler, all in this weekend\u2019s Free Play Days.\u00a0Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0Tom Clancy\u2019s Ghost Recon Breakpoint<\/strong><\/em>… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Spot Friend From Machine in the Hide-and-Seek Party Game Unspottable
<\/a><\/strong>Launching our first game production, our goal was to create an experience everybody could enjoy, no matter their gaming experience, and where players would laugh and chat together while playing. I came up with this mix of hide-and-seek and modified… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Exclusive: Hands-on with The Medium on Xbox Series X
<\/a><\/strong>One of the most-discussed titles we revealed in 2020 was\u00a0The Medium<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, a psychological horror game developed by Polish developer Bloober Team, coming exclusively to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass. Bloober Team has made its name with well-received… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Week on Xbox: January 26 to 29
<\/a><\/strong>Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their… Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Survival Horror Lives with the Outbreak Series on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One<\/a>
Superstar White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson Graces the Cover of R.B.I. Baseball 21<\/a>
Go Barrel Rolling for Bounties in Skycadia, Available Now on Xbox One<\/a>
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We know you\u2019re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we\u2019re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you\u2019ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We\u2019ve pared down the past week\u2019s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you\u2019d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Be sure to come back every Friday to find out what\u2019s happening This Week on Xbox! Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium, and MoreRemember so long ago, way back in December during The Game Awards when we gave you a preview of what games were coming soon? That soon is sooner now than it was…<\/p>\n

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