Preview Alpha Insiders can expect another new update today, complete with brand new fixes. This update (1802.180129-1625) will begin rolling out at 10.00 p.m. PST and will become mandatory shortly after that.  Read on to learn more about the fixes and known issues related to this build.

New Features:

Installation Progress in Guide

• In-progress installations are now visible from a tile at the bottom of the Guide. When selected, this tile opens a new interface showing items in the queue and their status, and allowing some basic functions like pausing or cancelling the installation.

Fixes:

Profile

• Fixed an issue which caused some elements in Profile to appear misaligned.

Home and Dashboard

• Resolved an issue which sometimes caused unexpected crashes.

Miscellaneous

• Miscellaneous fixes and improvements.

Known Issues:

Games Installation

• Games that are installed fail to launch. Workaround: If the games are installed to an external drive please copy the game to the internal drive or attempt to delete the title and redownload to fix the launch error.

Display 

• We are investigating the inaccurate RGB colors that have been reported when displaying in 4K HDR mode when playing a UHD disc.

Tournaments

• The left and right navigation for selecting date and time during Tournament creation is currently reversed when the console language is set to Arabic or Hebrew.
• Left and right navigation in Tournament twists is reversed when the console language is set to Arabic or Hebrew.
• Left and right navigation in the bracket view of Tournaments is reversed when the console language is set to Arabic or Hebrew.

Avatars on Home

• Users wishing to represent themselves as an avatar can do so by changing their settings under My profile > Customize profile > Show my avatar.

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Marshawn Lynch and the #BabyBeastMode talk big game strategy on Xbox One X Enhanced Madden NFL 18. Unleash Madden on the Xbox One X and experience immersive true 4K gaming.

Get the Xbox One X: https://www.xbox.com/games/xbox-one/xbox-one-x-enhanced-list?xr=shellnav

Pick up Madden NFL 18 now: https://www.xbox.com/games/madden-18

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You’ve blasted and rammed your way through the Nazi ranks as BJ Blazkowicz and Gunslinger Joe, now it’s time for a stealthier (though no less lethal) approach. In “The Diaries of Agent Silent Death” you’ll fight to unravel a sinister plot in the California offices of the Nazi propaganda film studio, Paragon Pictures. As former OSS agent and assassin Jessica Valiant (AKA Agent Silent Death), you’ll stalk, shoot and stab your enemies from the shadows.

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Mexico City has quickly established itself as a major stop on the Gears Esports tour. The Gears Pro Circuit Mexico City Open featured sold out crowds, a huge player pool and major upsets as teams battled for the $200,000 prize pool.

OpTic Gaming continued to prove it is arguably the most dominant force in esports today by taking home another trophy after defeating Ghost Gaming in the Grand Final. This weekend also featured the return of Daniel “Identivez” Santillana, the top ranked Mexican player, who helped Ghost Gaming get to the Grand Finals for the first time.

The surprise team of the event was Fable Gaming – the top EU team – with its improbable run to the top four punctuated with a major upset over Echo Fox. Ultimately, it was the Mexican teams who really had the venue buzzing, especially local favorites Ronin and World Best Gaming with top 12 placings that had the fans chanting throughout their matches.

Next up on the tour, Gears Pro Circuit returns to Las Vegas from April 6^th – 8^th. For more information about the Gears Pro Circuit, please visit www.gears.gg and follow us on Twitter @EsportsGears.

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Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, the million-selling FPS comes enhanced and expanded as a new game built in Unreal Engine 4 with upgraded graphics taking the series to a new era. Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, new co-op and competitive objective-based game modes, all with the lethal tactical action that made Insurgency the worldwide phenomenon it is today.

Fight across a modern battlefield utilizing gameplay mechanics that blur the lines between reality and shooter. Each weapon has unique ballistic calculations taking to account bullet-drop, choose to drop magazines for faster reloads in dangerous situations, carefully open doors to keep quiet or bash them down with a shoulder charge, and much more.

Participate in large-scale battles in up to 16-versus-16 skirmishes with artillery barrages, gunships, A-10 strikes, and 4×4 vehicle support. Battle across expansive, realistic maps with interiors to breach and high-value points to control. Insurgency: Sandstorm rewards teamwork and objective-play over personal success.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is coming out later this year on Xbox One

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For Honor’s Season 5, Age of Wolves is coming on February 15th. Age of Wolves will see many exciting updates including dedicated servers, extensive hero updates and balancing, new gear, new emotes, and a brand new training mode that lets players test and hone their skills.

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In the Age of Wolves, which faction will rise to the top and which will be conquered? For Honor Season 5 begins on February 15th.

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