One of the most appealing features of the gaming community is that it rests on the fundamental idea of being open to all. Even since the industry went mainstream and gaming gear has become so affordable, it does not matter whether you are new to a game or have spent hours perfecting your style. Everyone starts equal, and when you have talent and passion for the game, it will show. Anyone can rise through the ranks – and there is no gaming tournament that showcases this more than the FIFA eWorld Cup does.

The Popularity of the Fifa eWorld Cup

The FIFA gaming series remains one of the flagship titles released by legendary studio EA, which has given us so many iconic franchises, including The Sims and Star Wars: Battlefront II. Widely celebrated as one of the most polished football simulators ever made and officially endorsed by FIFA, it is tremendously popular among fans and Xbox gamers. According to Statista, in 2018 FIFA 19 ranked third at console game sales with 9.15 million copies sold. Call of Duty: Black Ops III was slightly ahead with 9.32 million, while last year’s hit Red Dead Redemption 2 took the crown with a whopping 13.94 million units purchased. FIFA 19 has been well received and celebrated as one of the best games to play on Xbox.

The game comes from a long line of amazing titles, like FIFA 18, last year’s instalment which had sold roughly 24 million copies by last September. The whole franchise had sold more than 260 million copies to that date while FIFA Mobile has seen over 193 million installs all over the globe. But the popularity of the franchise culminates in the FIFA eWorld Cup organised every year. The FIFA tournament has especially hit a chord with mainstream gamers in the past five or six years – and has even caught the attention of providers like Betway that offer betting on popular eSports competitions like League of Legends. As the BBC reports, last year’s edition saw over 20 million gamers fight for a spot at the Grand Final, from a total pool of 80 million FIFA gamers. It also experienced an 80% increase in viewership, with total eWorld Cup audience numbers surpassing 30 million people to date, according to the same source."

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order (@EAStarWars) is now available for digital pre-order and pre-download on Xbox One. Pre-order the Deluxe Edition to receive all of the unique pre-order bonus JEDI: Fallen Order content.

A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order, a new 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn Entertainment. This narratively-driven single player game puts you in the role of a Jedi Padawan who narrowly escaped the purge of Order 66 following the events of Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. On a quest to rebuild the Jedi Order, you must pick up the pieces of your shattered past to complete your training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the iconic lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire and its deadly Inquisitors.

While mastering your abilities, players will engage in cinematically-charged lightsaber and Force combat designed to deliver the kind of intense STAR WARS lightsaber battles as seen in the films. Players will need to approach enemies strategically, sizing up strengths and weaknesses while cleverly utilizing your Jedi training to overcome your opponents and solve the mysteries that lay in your path.

STAR WARS fans will recognize iconic locations, weapons, gear, and enemies while also meeting a roster of fresh characters, locations, creatures, droids and adversaries new to STAR WARS. As part of this authentic STAR WARS story, fans will delve into a galaxy recently seized by the Empire. As a Jedi hero-turned-fugitive, players will need to fight for survival while exploring the mysteries of a long-extinct civilization all in an effort to rebuild the remnants of the Jedi Order as the Empire seeks to erase the Jedi completely.

There are two digital editions of STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order available to pre-order:

• STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order Standard Edition ($59.99/£59.99/€ 69,99/$99.95 AU) - Pre-order STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order to outfit yourself with unique cosmetic equipment for your lightsaber and droid companion.
  
  
• STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition ($69.99/£69.99/€ 71,99/$109.95 AU) - Get the story behind the game with the STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, featuring a "Director's Cut" suite of behind-the-scenes features and content as well as additional unique cosmetic equipment for your adventure.

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order is Xbox One X enhanced and supports native 4K UltraHD, HDR10 and Variable Refresh Rate. Take a look at the official reveal trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the first official screenshots for the game.

JEDI: FALLEN ORDER will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC this holiday season, 15 November 2019.

To keep up with the latest STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order news, updates and upcoming reveals, follow @XONEHQ on Twitter and YouTube, download the free XBOX app for Android and until next time, game on!

Official Site: StarWarsJediFallenOrder.com
Source: https://www.xboxone-hq.com"

Microsoft announced that the all-new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is available to pre-order today for $249.99 USD. #Microsoft

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition was created for those who prefer to find and play their games digitally and are looking for the most affordable way to play Xbox games. Take your cloud saves on the go, and enjoy the ability to preorder and pre-install upcoming games so you’re ready to play the moment they launch.

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition comes bundled with three of our most compelling and popular games – Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves. These critically acclaimed titles are sure to offer something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Available for pre-order today at $249.99 USD, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is $50 USD less than Xbox One S, and we expect to maintain at least that price difference between the two consoles going forward.

Those new players joining us can get a head start on their digital collections and discover their next favorite game through Xbox Game Pass. If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass yet, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition comes with a special offer to get started with access to over 100 great games, and with new games being added all the time there will always be something new to queue in your digital library. Cord cutters will enjoy watching 4K HDR entertainment with Netflix, Amazon and more, and thousands of Xbox One games are available from the Microsoft Store digitally.

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will be available at your local Microsoft Store or online, as well as select retailers worldwide including Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon.com beginning May 7.

To keep up with the latest Xbox news, updates and upcoming reveals, follow @XONEHQ on Twitter and YouTube, download the free XBOX app for Android and until next time, game on!"

Wargaming's Naval Combat MMO World Of Warships Legends is now available to download for free worldwide on Xbox One, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro.

World of Warships: Legends brings the online naval action loved by millions to home consoles for the very first time, alongside a host of content and features exclusive to the console experience. World of Warships: Legends provides action-packed, fast-paced 9v9 multiplayer naval battles where players take command of history’s most iconic warships, all of which are recreated in accurate detail, and rip apart the biggest man-made sea monsters.

Along with overall gameplay changes to offer console gamers a custom experience, the graphics engine for World of Warships: Legends has been significantly reworked to make the most of console hardware and provide stunning visuals for Xbox One, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro.

Early Access players on Xbox and PlayStation will join epic naval battles sharing the duties with more than 20 historical commanders, on board over 50 legendary ships! Destroyers, cruisers, and battleships are at your service and ready to show their full potential! Traverse 15 different maps and enjoy HDR support in action-packed clashes as you dominate the high seas!

Check out this exclusive Xbox One X 4K Ultra HD gameplay and click here to subscribe to XONEHQ on YouTube!

World of Warships: Legends is available to download from the Microsoft Store and PlayStation Store today April 16.

For more information on WOW legends for Xbox One, check out all of our Xbox coverage via the Xbox One Games hub, follow us on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, and install the free XBOX ONE HQ app for Android.

Official Site: https://worldofwarships.com "

Despite gambling being one of the most profitable industries in the world, it hasn’t been represented well on consoles over the years. Gambling games for Xbox and PlayStation have been sparse, but there are a few which are well worth playing for anyone who loves to have a flutter. Gambling can also be found within other titles as mini-games for players who know where to look. So which are the best titles for gambling fans to watch out for?

Source: The Four Kings Casino & Slots Community via Facebook

Prominence Poker

Since the poker boom in the 2000s, Texas Hold’em has taken the world by storm. The internet has brought about a huge rise in poker sites, and there are hundreds of televised poker tournaments across the world each year. People don’t just like to play the game, they also enjoy watching professionals play. Thousands of people tune in to events like the World Series of Poker and televised cash games like Poker After Dark. Despite its popularity, there haven’t been many poker offerings for PlayStation and Xbox.

One of the few poker titles available for console players is Prominence Poker from Pipeworks Software. It was released in 2016 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 and is considered to be one of the best gambling console games. The game was developed by 505 Studio and has real-feel graphics to create an immersive atmosphere. In the game, players take part in table poker games using an avatar, and it offers decent gameplay for poker fans.

Fallout: New Vegas

Fallout: New Vegas is a role-playing game set in the year 2281 in which players have to track down the guy that shot them and left them for dead in a dystopian vision of Las Vegas. The game is primarily an action role-playing game, but seeing as it is set in one of the most famous entertainment cities in the world, it would be remiss not to include some elements of gambling. While meeting various characters and completing missions is highly enjoyable in the 2010 title, there are plenty of other activities that players can partake in if they fancy a break.

In Fallout: New Vegas, players can enter casinos and use the in-game currency to buy chips. The main games on offer are blackjack, slots, and roulette. There is also an original card game called Caravan, which was specifically created for the Obsidian Entertainment title.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the latest offering from Rockstar Games, the world-renowned developers behind the Grand Theft Auto series. While the main story is about a gang of gunslingers in the Wild West, there are various other activities that players can take part in between story missions. Players can walk into saloons in most areas of the map and sit down at poker or blackjack games. When playing, they place bets with the in-game currency and have a chance to win money, which can then be spent on things like weapons in the game.

The idea to include gambling options will have come from the success of Red Dead Redemption in 2010. This game was released at the height of the poker boom, and the inclusion of the classic card game will have been a major selling point for a lot of gamers. These titles aren’t dedicated gambling games, but gambling fans can find a lot to satisfy their needs within them.

The Four Kings Casino & Slots

For players who want a game that is solely about gambling and features a number of different playing options, The Four Kings Casino & Slots is perhaps the best option. The game from Digital Leisure allows players to create their own character and then explore a massive multiplayer online casino. There are social elements as players are able to interact with each other, and there are plenty of games to enjoy including slots, roulette, and card games.

While this offering hasn’t been too successful as a standalone title, it could help to inspire online casinos as they continue to aspire to be like their land-based counterparts. When virtual reality (VR) becomes mainstream, players will be seeking immersive virtual casino experiences like this.

Gambling and console games have rarely gone hand in hand, but popular games like roulette and poker have made appearances from time to time. Perhaps when VR gains more traction, Sony and Microsoft will realize that allowing for more gambling content on their consoles could be highly lucrative."