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Gears 5 – Operation 4 now available with on Windows 10, Xbox One, Steam and with Xbox Game Pass Operation 4: Brothers in Arms is available now across Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam, delivering big changes in Gears 5. Familiar faces Dom, Paduk and Karn are back and there are more maps. Other major updates are rolling out too: an all-new ranked system, an updated in-game store and streamlined earning with Gears Coins, a new currency. Head over to Xbox Wire to get a deeper look at what to expect when players jump into Gears 5. The post Gears 5 – Operation 4 now available with on Windows 10, Xbox One, Steam and with Xbox Game Pass appeared first on Windows Blog. Source: Gears 5 – Operation 4 now available with on Windows 10, Xbox One, Steam and [ more… ]

Halo 3 now available for PC Halo 3 has joined Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox Game Pass, the Microsoft Store and Steam. Finish the fight between the Covenant, the Flood and the entire human race in the dramatic, pulse-pounding conclusion to the original Halo trilogy. Relive 11 unforgettable missions and fight through 24 multiplayer maps, complete with enhanced Spartan customization and an all-new progression system spanning each game within Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The Master Chief’s saga on PC comes equipped with new features, optimizations and customizations built for the platform. Halo 3 looks and plays better than ever at 60 frames-per-second (or greater) with up to 4K UHD support and numerous PC-specific enhancements. Players can fine-tune their experience with a vast array of options including variable framerate, native mouse/keyboard support and the ability to rebind controls, plus [ more… ]

6 ways to have a fun birthday while observing social distancing No, we haven’t figured out how to blow out candles virtually, but there’s still plenty of excellent ways to celebrate your birthday or a loved one’s while maintaining social distancing. Connect everyone using Skype, for instance, and route birthday cards in OneDrive for everyone to sign. Or hold your party in Minecraft, where no amount of distance can stop you from sharing an awesome new world. Or choose from our list of virtual zoo tours for party-goers to explore together. Whichever activity you choose, you can make it more memorable by adding a PowerPoint slideshow using one of our easy-to-use templates. Save it on OneDrive and share the link so others can add their photos. Visit the Windows Home and Family Resources Blog for these and other activities to keep [ more… ]

Ready to fly again? Microsoft Flight Simulator scheduled to launch Aug. 18 for PC Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studio have announced the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Aug. 18. You can now pre-order on Windows 10* or pre-install with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). The game’s features include: detailed landscapes, live traffic, real-time weather, and highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation. Get all the details at Xbox Wire. *For more information on supported specs, please visit FlightSimulator.com. The post Ready to fly again? Microsoft Flight Simulator scheduled to launch Aug. 18 for PC appeared first on Windows Blog. Source: Ready to fly again? Microsoft Flight Simulator scheduled to launch Aug. 18 for PC