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	<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> <br>In a ~~recent post~~ on ~~Reddit~~, ~~user vJoeyz~~ shared ~~news regarding~~ a ~~possible [https://Seaofthievesfans~~.~~com/~~ Sea ~~Of Thieves Collectibles\|Https://Seaofthievesfans.Com/]~~ 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>~~The~~ Sea of Thieves ~~closed beta has only been active for a handful~~ of ~~days, but that hasn't stopped hungry gamers from turning over every rock (in-game or otherwise) in~~ the ~~quest~~ to ~~uncover as much~~ about the game ~~as possible. The upcoming multiplayer seafaring experience will see pirates voyaging from island to island in search of treasure, contracts, and glory~~, but ~~the closed beta only offers a sample-sized portion~~ of the ~~full picture~~. ~~Now,~~ Sea of Thieves ~~fans have datamined the closed beta~~ in ~~order~~ to ~~get a better glimpse of what is~~ to c<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>~~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>~~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> <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>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>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<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>Speaking to IGN , Rare's executive producer Joe Neate confirmed~~ that the ~~first major post-launch Sea of Thieves update will introduce microtransactions~~. ~~This update is expected around three months after Sea of Thieves ' launch and "anything in this area will not impact power or progression~~, ~~and you'll always know what you're getting - so that means no loot crates," says Neate. Given the ongoing controversy surrounding pay to win loot boxes and~~ the ~~debate~~ on ~~whether or not loot boxes are gambling~~ , ~~many will be glad to hear~~ that ~~Sea of Thieves won't feature that mecha~~<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>For those who aren’t aware, Cuphead is a "run-and-gun platformer" created in the style of 1930s cartoons. Players will enjoy a single-player campaign, along with multiplayer action. Like the other games on this list, there is still plenty of details yet to be shared about Cuphead , but needless to say, gamers are already lining up to grab this unique indie ti<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>Previous episodes in Sea of Thieves ' Short Haul trailer series include " Creating Clouds ," " Aboard the Ship ," and " Instruments ." Each explores an example of how Sea of Thieves tries to bring the player closer to the world in which they're playing. Instruments talks about how players can add their own soundtrack within the game through gameplay, but how it's also influenced by social aspects of the game . Creating Clouds shows how Sea of Thieves is using an ever-present object in virtually every game -- clouds -- in a new way to add depth to the experience. It's unexplored territory, which pirates would appreci<br><br> <br>Unlike past year's E3 events, this year's had a particular air of familiarity. Going into the even most gamers had a pretty good handle on what should be announced, and by and large the major publishers stuck to their scripts. There were some surprises, like the official reveal of the Xbox One Scorpio , but mostly it was the known quantities that impres<br><br> <br>Although it could have easily closed the show and generated the same amount of response, God of War kicked off Sony’s E3 Press Conference and set a specific tone. Seeing Kratos bearded and with a son helped draw players in, and the direction and gameplay reinforced that this wasn’t going to be the same God of War that fans know and love. But more than anything, the demo was compelling in all the right ways. It looked great, had interesting gameplay, and teased just enough of the story to leave fans wanting m<br><br> <br>Today Rare delivered the fourth Sea of Thieves trailer in a series that has been dubbed "Short Hauls," or short developer diaries that describe aspects of the game's experience. Rare sees fit to design philosophy and goals in these Short Hauls, hoping to give potential players some perspective on what kind of game [https://Seaofthievesfans.com/ sea of thieves story guide\|https://seaofthievesfans.com/] of Thieves is shaping up to be . "Visual Effects" is the topic of this latest Short Haul trailer, or how Rare's focus on the details will better create a true pirate advent<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>Undead Labs has revealed that it plans to release new details about State of Decay 2 at this year’s E3, but in the meantime has released a handful of screenshots and a reveal trailer that show how much the developer has learned these last few years. It’s obvious the sequel will incorporate many of the features gamers loved about State of Decay , while also injecting new features that players have been asking for since the first game in the series released. There’s little doubt State of Decay 2 will be one of Xbox’s most successful exclusives this y<br><br> <br>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<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>

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	<br>~~This might seem nitpicky given Nintendo's excellent and concise presentation during E3 2017, but the set-up for~~ this ~~one had already been done and all the company needed to do was announce it. The Switch is already gaining~~ a ~~reputation as the home for Wii U games that were ignored because~~ of ~~that console~~'s ~~technical failures,~~ and ~~Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has already proven that those remakes can~~ be ~~extremely lucrative~~ for ~~Nintendo as well~~. ~~Nintendo could have probably flashed~~ the ~~Metroid Prime 4 announcement on screen, followed with~~ the ~~announcement of a Super Smash Bros. Deluxe for~~ the ~~Switch~~, ~~and called it~~ a ~~successful E3 2<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 closed beta for~~ [https://Seaofthievesfans.com/ ~~sea of thieves sailing Guide~~\|~~https~~://~~seaofthievesfans~~.~~com~~/] 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>~~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>"~~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>~~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>~~Azario~~: ~~There’s~~ a possibility that ~~some players might have trouble with finding things~~ to do, ~~but~~ in the ~~case~~ of ~~our adventure, I thought we made a fine crew~~ of ~~rookie pirates on our first voyage with many more plan~~<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>~~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>~~This isn't the first time that Rare has talked about cross-play~~ for Sea 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>~~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>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> <br>In a recent post on Reddit, user vJoeyz shared news regarding a possible [https://Seaofthievesfans.com/ Sea Of Thieves Collectibles\|Https://Seaofthievesfans.Com/] 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>The Sea of Thieves closed beta has only been active for a handful of days, but that hasn't stopped hungry gamers from turning over every rock (in-game or otherwise) in the quest to uncover as much about the game as possible. The upcoming multiplayer seafaring experience will see pirates voyaging from island to island in search of treasure, contracts, and glory, but the closed beta only offers a sample-sized portion of the full picture. Now, Sea of Thieves fans have datamined the closed beta in order to get a better glimpse of what is to c<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>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>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> <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>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>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<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>Speaking to IGN , Rare's executive producer Joe Neate confirmed that the first major post-launch Sea of Thieves update will introduce microtransactions. This update is expected around three months after Sea of Thieves ' launch and "anything in this area will not impact power or progression, and you'll always know what you're getting - so that means no loot crates," says Neate. Given the ongoing controversy surrounding pay to win loot boxes and the debate on whether or not loot boxes are gambling , many will be glad to hear that Sea of Thieves won't feature that mecha<br>

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Deluxe for the Switch, and called it a successful E3 2 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 closed beta for [https://Seaofthievesfans.com/ sea of thieves sailing Guide|https://seaofthievesfans.com/] 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 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 "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 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 Azario: There’s a possibility that some players might have trouble with finding things to do, but in the case of our adventure, I thought we made a fine crew of rookie pirates on our first voyage with many more plan 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 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 This isn't the first time that Rare has talked about cross-play for Sea 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 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