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Master Chief returns in updated Minecraft mash-up pack Hey Minecraft fans: Mojang Studios and 343 Industries have partnered with 4J Studios to update the Minecraft Master Chief Mash-Up Pack, adding eight new skins, including not one but three Master Chiefs. The dressing room will also receive a delivery of new emotes and Character Creator items, including a free Superintendent Shirt. Head over to Minecraft.net for details. Source: Master Chief returns in updated Minecraft mash-up pack

A new docuseries, Power On: The Story of Xbox, explores the origins and evolution of Xbox Twenty years ago, a small group within Microsoft took on a seemingly audacious ambition at that time: to create a video game console from scratch and take on much more established competitors. Despite many obstacles, Xbox was born. And, over two decades, it became a lasting presence ubiquitous in gaming and pop culture throughout the world. But until now, the full story of those humble beginnings, stops and starts hasn’t been told from a comprehensive inside perspective. “Power On: The Story of Xbox” is a new six-part docuseries that’s streaming for free so anyone can check out that tumultuous journey – hearing directly from those who were there when it all started, some of whom are still part of the organization. There’s plenty of [ more… ]

PANTONE Color of the Year for 2022 comes to Windows 11 wallpaper The PANTONE Color of the Year for 2022 has been announced: PANTONE 17–3938 Very Peri. The color — a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a violet-red undertone — will now start appearing in Windows 11, Teams, Microsoft Edge, PowerPoint and more, the Microsoft Design team said on Thursday. “Color is a part of every design decision we make here at Microsoft, and we wanted to incorporate this new color into our designs in a way that could inspire people to feel more empowered and creative in their daily endeavors,” the team said in a blog post. “Periwinkle blues are special in that they encompass the trusted and dependable qualities of the blues, yet their purple cast makes them feel more playful and joyous. This simultaneous message of credibility [ more… ]

Halo Infinite now available on PC, console and Xbox Game Pass Halo Infinite is available now on PC on Windows and Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass, which includes console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta). The game invites you to step inside the armor of the Master Chief, confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced and protect humanity, no matter the cost. Halo Infinite is also the franchise’s most accessible game yet, with free-to-play multiplayer and the full campaign available on day one with Xbox Game Pass. To find out how to get started, head over to Xbox Wire. Source: Halo Infinite now available on PC, console and Xbox Game Pass