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    By Legolas_Katarn, in Articles,


    HeavyEyed talks DLC, marketing, and why tragedy works in his video on Mass Effect 3. Megan Farokhmanesh speaks to ArenaNet employees about their reactions to co-worker firings and other developers about how it impacted them, John Teasdale attempts to dissuade his fans from becoming the person he used to be, and Adrian Hon talks about injured sovereigns and the absurdity of siding with corporations for the bought servility of their employees. Kimberly Koenig writes about gaming in an Ecuadorian fishing village, Patrick Klepek on the dad that stole his son's Steam account, Will Partin tells the story of Starcraft 2's history as an Esport, Mark Brown begins series on accessibility design, Mafia 3 developer on how diversifying your team protects you from blind spots and cut opening, Jayson starts up Angry Army Weekly, Rene Haase on how Dark Souls 3 acts as a homage to the ideals behind romanticism, Epic gives asset creators a raise and back pay, and more.
     
     
    Angry Army Weekly
     
    Gaming News (Announcements, previews, release dates, interviews and writing on upcoming games, DLC and game updates, company and developer news, country news, tech, mods)
     
    Darksiders 3: 11 Minutes of Brand-New Gameplay - IGN First
     
    5 things we loved about The Bard's Tale 4 Beta (new gameplay)
    A few hours in, The Bard's Tale 4 is a captivating dungeon crawler
    The Bard's Tale 4: Character Creation
    The Bard's Tale IV Four Things You Should Know
     
    How do characters and classes work in Cyberpunk 2077?
    Cyberpunk 2077’s warning for the world is more important than ever
     
    Kalypso nab Commandos rights, promises new games

     
    In 2018, A PC Game Is Being Made In DOS

     
    Terror terraforming tale Tether placed on indefinite hold
     
    Heat Maps Of Battlefield V Are Beautiful

    Battlefield 5 open beta hits in September
     
    Phoenix Point Backer Build Two Narrated Gameplay
     
    Total War: Warhammer 3 is in pre-production and "it's absolute Chaos"

     
    DCS Warthog and Lock On flight sim developers announce Modern Air Combat
     
    How Remedy is taking Control of its own destiny

     
    Nightdive reveals better-than-expected progress on its troubled System Shock remake

     
    Slick and sharp, Scythe Digital Edition delivers dreams of turn-based glory

     
    Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists coming west for PS4, Switch, and PC this winter

     
    Remnant: From the Ashes - Official Announcement Trailer
     
    4 ways the Beast of Winter DLC subverts Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
     
    The Council’s third episode is called ‘Ripples,’ and it’s coming out this month

     
    An In-depth Look At Destiny 2: Forsaken's New Supers And Subclass Branches

     
    No Man's Sky NEXT trailer teases third-person perspective, multiplayer, visual overhaul
     
    Amplitude Studios teases new Endless Legend expansion

     
    Hollow Knight’s biggest free update yet launches next month
     
    Pillars of Eternity 2 expansion Beast of Winter is coming in August
     
    Divinity: Original Sin 2 - SQUIRREL KNIGHT (Sir Lora) Trailer
     
    Shadow of War Is Now Microtransaction-Free

     
    Rainbow Six Siege players who use slurs are now getting instantly banned
    Rainbow Six Siege players are goading competitors into hate speech auto-bans
     
    Overwatch toxicity has gone way down since endorsements were added
     
    Baldur's Gate lead designer James Ohlen has left BioWare after 22 years
     
    ARENANET FIRINGS CAST A CHILLING SHADOW ACROSS THE GAME INDUSTRY
    The IndieBeat: ArenaNet’s firings heighten concerns about company policies and harassment
    John Teasdale on language and ArenaNet firings
    The labour of games Injured Sovereigns, Foucault, and Jessica Price
    The ArenaNet Catastrophe Has The Whole Game Industry Rethinking Harassment Policies
     
    Fortnite creator Epic gives Unreal asset creators a raise and backpay

     
    YouTube creators reportedly losing accounts over Twitch stream promotions

     
    Valve temporarily halting new adult game releases on Steam

     
    Game Devs of Color expo seeks to define a new normal in the industry

     
    An Inside Look At PUBG Arrests In China

     
    Star Citizen Backer Sues To Get $4,500 Back, Loses

     
    Ubisoft Berlin approved for $1.85m subsidy from city government

     
    Germany bans vague pre-order release dates

     
    Fixing A Typo Makes Aliens: Colonial Marines Better (But It's Still Bad)

      Konami quashes 17-year-old fan's ambitious attempt to remake Kojima's horror marvel PT

    Silent Hills loses P.T. fan remake, gains a book and Fallout 4 mod
     
    Resident Evil 4 fan remaster is finally available
     
    Esports News
     
    Overwatch League's First-Ever MVP Illustrates Its Support Problem

     
    Epic's first official Fortnite competition was a total disaster

     
    ESPN, Disney, ABC Reach Multi-Year Deal to Air Overwatch League

     
    ‘StarCraft II’: How Blizzard Brought the King of Esports Back From the Dead

     
    Next year's first CS:GO major will be held in Poland

     
    Japan is taking steps to legalize paid esports tournaments

     
    Esports Player's Use Of Homophobic Slur Sets Off Unexpectedly Long Debate

     
    Crowdfunding News (not sharing everything I find, just ones that look interesting, have known talent behind them, and a chance to succeed)
     
    Crying Suns
     
    This Kickstarter Is Seeking Funds For A Pop-up Book About Sega's Arcade History

     
    Video game Kickstarters have raised almost $10m so far in 2018

     
    Content I found interesting this week (interviews, recommendations, think pieces, history, music, culture, design, art, documentaries, criticism, etc)
     
    The video games of Ecuadorean fishing village Santa Marianita

     
    Rami Ismail: ‘Indie is bigger than ever and also it is dead’

    Ovosonico: Games will be "like the Netflix button on your remote - that easy"
     
    THE TWITCH STREAMERS WHO SPEND YEARS BROADCASTING TO NO ONE

     
    Brian Shared His Steam Account With His Dad. Then His Dad Stole It.

     
    Book Excerpt: A behind-the-scenes look at building Ultima Online

     
    Women Creating A Brighter Future For Games

     
    Fighting a toxic Steam community - and winning
     
    The Creator of a GamerGate Subreddit Deserves No Credit for Deleting It

     
    Meet The Controller Mechanic Who Repairs Smash Pros' Hardware On The Fly

     
    Dead Space 4 would have been open world, former creative director says

     
    How to take 7 years to ship a beta.

     
    Thinking in Systems

     
    How Wizardry Cast Story Aside in Favor of Casting Spells

     
    Hangar 13: Diversifying your team protects you from blind spots

     
    Designing a 'demake' in 2018: The making of PS1 love letter OK/NORMAL

     
    Screen Sculpture | Doki Doki Literature Club

     
    The futile search for a single message in Far Cry 5

     
    Romanticism and the art of Dark Souls III

     
    The Tragedy of Mass Effect // HeavyEyed
     
    Character Action Games and How Culture Creates Genres // Codex Entry
     
    CRITIQUE: Metro: Last Light (Redux)
     
    inFAMOUS Series Critique
     
    In Defense of Escape From Monkey Island - A Retrospective
     
    EcoGaming #1: Purpose and Defining Wilderness
     
    The Rise and Fall of Silent Hill
     
    Making Games Better for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Designing for Disability
     
    The Animation of Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap
     
    Mega Man 11’s Devs Show Off The Room Sound Effects Are Made
     
    Check out this coaster calcuator built in Rollercoaster Tycoon 2
     
    Things I found entertaining throughout the week relating to the game industry
     
    Nathan Fillion stars as Nathan Drake in Uncharted fan film
     
    Things I Missed From Previous Weeks
     
    Mark Cerny and Amy Hennig: A fireside chat with master game makers

     
    Don’t Mention The Bruises

    By RuneX, in Frontpage,


    Hey everyone, hope you're all doing great and the season is treating you well. In this article we're showcasing what activities we have planned out for you this week on Xbox. Information on both our scheduled Events and Game Nights are listed below. We're also one week away from 'Special Operations: New Worlds' where here on Xbox we will be playing Minecraft in a cross-play event with the PC Division. Stay tuned for the weekend for a second article outlining the Special Operation activities across the community. In the mean time we have plenty of games lined up before then. Let's get ready to play!
    AJSA Gaming Youtube
    A new video is live on the AJSA Gaming Youtube channel. It is Episode 7 of 'Wookie & Pals' and this time around they are playing 'Evolve' being dedicated servers shut down in September. We hope you enjoy! Evolve - Wookie & Pals Ep. 7 (XB1) | June 26th, 2018
    Featured Game Nights [July 18th & July 22nd]
    Xbox Game Nights were introduced back in January of this year. These are local AJSA Xbox Club activities that are normally held during days where we have no events scheduled. These organized play sessions are structured to be more loose and laidback, creating more opportunities for us as a community to reach out to more games and play even more with each other.
    For additional information on Game Nights/Weekly Events, check out our Xbox Community Information thread.
    Wednesday July 18th - PUBG - 7:00pm EST - Host: Sickshock6 Sunday July 22nd - Zombie Army Trilogy - 7:30pm EST - Host: Rune Zombie Army Trilogy is part of the Xbox Game Pass.
    AJSA Xbox One Weekly Event Schedule [July 17th to July 21st]
    How Can I Join An Xbox One Event? - For new members/first time event participants, I highly encourage you to add all the hosts as your friend on Xbox Live (Gamertags are listed for every host below). You can also join the AJSA Xbox Club and add hosts/members there. All event and game night parties are launched from the Club. Additionally, please review our Code of Conduct.
    Communication during events are done primarily in the Xbox Live Party system. In case of emergency, we will use the AJSA Discord Channel. We accept and make adjustments for people who are shy in large groups and/or for people who have no mics.
    If by chance you do not have the host as a friend, please message the host for an invite to the game/party during the event and then exchange friend requests upon entry to the party. Most, if not all, event parties will be visible to all Xbox Club members. Look under "Looking for Group" at the start/during an event to view the event party and join up.
    If you would like to give advance notice to the host that you would like to play, you are free to do so. Otherwise keep note of the event start times and join the host's Xbox Live party to begin. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at "RuneX" on the forums or on Xbox Live. To learn more about the AJSA Xbox One Division, check out our Community Information thread.
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    COD: Modern Warfare 3 - Xbox One Event - Tues. July 17th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am GMT)

    - Xbox One Backward Compatibility Title -
    Continuing the theme of featuring Call of Duty games on Tuesday nights in July this week we are featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, a recent addition to the Xbox One backward compatibility library. Squad up with us on July 17th for an evening of fast paced FPS action! Relive the memories of yesterday or try out the game for the first time, either way you're welcome to join!
    We'll be playing a variety of online and custom game modes throughout the evening. No DLC is required to participate. We don't care about K/D, just about having a good time!
    For participants playing from their Xbox 360: Please add the host to your friends list on your  Xbox 360 and please send a message letting the host know you want an invite to our game session during the event.
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 17th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30pm GMT)
    Host: Melon [Gamertag: StraightUpMelon]
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    GTA Online - Xbox One Event - Thurs. July 19th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am GMT)

    Welcome back to Los Santos, the next stop on our Summer vacation! Hit up the beach and group up with the Angry Grand Theft Army for an evening of over the top action and shenanigans. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to play with fellow AJSA members in an event full of racing, missions, adversary matches and fun in the city of Los Santos and Blaine County.
    We encourage all participants to dress up in their favorite Summer outfits for the event!
    Check out the latest 'GTA Online' bonuses in prep for the upcoming event.
    Participants are highly encouraged to join the Xbox Live Party of the host "MasterfulJoe101" during the event. If the party is full, please message him so room can be made for you. You can message the host before the event to give advance notice of your attendance.
    To join the "Angry Grand Theft Army" GTA V Crew, head to the Rockstar Social Club to join:
    https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/angrygrandtheftarmy
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 19th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am EST)
    Hosts: MasterfulJoe [Gamertag: MasterfulJoe101] & Rune [Gamertag: AScapeRunePlaya]
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    Battlefield 4 - Xbox One Event - Fri. July 20th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am GMT)

    The Angry Army Platoon is being deployed this Friday night for an evening of Battlefield 4 action! We will be playing across both Conquest and Rush game modes that will have us fight across several different environments and against others teams of enemies.
    Participants are highly encouraged to join the Xbox Live Party of the hosts "RuneX"/"StraightUpMelon" during the event. If the party is full, please message him so room can be made for you. You can message the host before the event to give advance notice of your attendance. Gamertag for the host is listed below.
    Squad Leaders will be designated by the hosts to help run the event smoothly and to assist the host in accommodating all players. We'll be playing game modes like Conquest and Rush throughout the evening. DLC is not required to participate in this event!
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 20th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am EST)
    Hosts: Melon [Gamertag: StraightUpMelon] & Rune [Gamertag: AScapeRunePlaya]
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    Overwatch - Xbox One Event - Sat. July 21st, 2018 @7:00pm EST (12:00am GMT)

    Overwatch returns this weekend on Xbox One as participants will engage in a variety of unique custom modes and online matches. We're meeting up at our normal time this Saturday night at 7:00pm EST. This Saturday night our Overwatch Officer and host, WookieJedi, will not be able to host due to an IRL obligation. Rune will be stepping in to the run the event for the evening.
    Participants are highly encouraged to join the Xbox Live Party of the host "RuneX" during the event. If the party is full, please message him so room can be made for you. You can message the host before the event to give advance notice of your attendance.
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 21st, 2018 @7:00pm EST (12:00am GMT)
    Host: Rune [Gamertag: AScapeRunePlaya]
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    Connect With the AJSA Xbox One Community
    Xbox Section of the Forums
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/32-xbox-one/
    Join the AJSA Club on Xbox One
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/37127-ajsa-xbox-one-club-how-do-i-join/
    Xbox One Gamertag List
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/38719-xbox-one-gamertag-list/
    Xbox Community Information
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/39605-xbox-one-division-information/
    More AJSA Community Content
    AJSA Twitter
    https://twitter.com/AJSAgaming
    AJSA Stream Team
    https://www.twitch.tv/team/ajsa
    AJSA Gaming Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/user/AJSAGaming
    AJSA Community Content Area
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/42-community-content/
    AJSA Special Operations: New Worlds [July 2018]
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/home/articles/frontpage/ajsa-special-operations-july-announcement-new-worlds-r1133/

    By WITHASTICK, in Frontpage,


    Game Night: Absolver (07/14/18), Hosted by Dekaku & Smabb4000
    Spots are limited and time is short, save a spot by replying with ‘GNAB' and your PSN ID!
     
    Game Nights are weekly PlayStation 4 community events where members gather every Saturday to play games together. These games can span from; newly released Triple-A games, old popular games, indie games, free-to-play games, and even PS Plus monthly line-up games that support multiplayer features. No matter what game it is we’re sure you’ll find something to enjoy. So come join the mayhem, make new friends, laugh all night, destroy the world or destroy each other!
     
    How To Join Game Nights
    Reply below with the Abbreviation you see above and include your PSN ID (You’ll be added to our Attendance List).
    Look for and remember your Game Nights Start Time for your region/country below
    Remember who the Host/Hosts are.
    On the day and start time of Game Nights keep an eye out for an invite from the Host/Hosts (either an In-Game invite and/or a Party Chat Invite)
     
    Regional/Country Start Times
    Universal Time Coordinated
    10:00 PM UTC
    United Kingdom/Ireland Times
    11:00 PM BST
    Central European Summer Time
    12:00 PM CEST
    North America Times
    6:00 PM EST
    5:00 PM CST
    4:00 PM MST
    3:00 PM PST

    By Legolas_Katarn, in Articles,


    Peter Tieryas tells the story of how Harlan Ellison's famous short story became a game, Cecilia D'Anastasio's The Truth About Video Game Addiction, firing of two ArenaNet employees leads to worries about the danger caused for employees when large companies immediately cave to mobs and to more discussion about workers rights and the need for unions, Ludocriticism's video on The Forest and how it uses the video game medium to enable instead of show, the Waypoint staff talks to 14 developers about how they deal with crunch, Brendan Sinclair interviews Keita Takahashi and learns how he views his career, Warframe shows off new expansion, AI and Games' Behind the AI and Storytelling of Spec Ops The Line, Johnny Cullen on how Journey only truly made sense when almost everything had been cut, multiple indie games get release dates, Raycevick looks at Need for Speed: Most Wanted 13 Years Later, and more.
     
     
    Gaming News (Announcements, previews, release dates, interviews and writing on upcoming games, DLC and game updates, company and developer news, country news, tech, mods)
     
    From pen and paper to Dying Light 2 – Chris Avellone wants to flip the RPG script

     
    AI: The Somnium Files announced for PS4, Switch, and PC
     
    19 minutes of Anthem gameplay, featuring a gross spider boss
    Anthem's characters are voiced and you can choose their gender
    You can turn off Anthem's floating damage numbers
    Anthem executive producer Mark Darrah is answering questions on Twitter
     
    Talim returns in Soulcalibur 6 after skipping the previous game
     
    Devotion is hard to come by in Detention’s follow-up
     
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice promises a thrilling evolution of the Souls formula

     
    NASCAR Heat 3 deals the dirt to consoles this fall

     
    Darksiders III Release Date, Early Access and Pre-Order Bonus Details

     
    Dead Island 2 rises from the grave with tower defense tide over
     
    Death end re;Quest coming west in early 2019
     
    Dead Cells leaves Early Access on August 7, so let's have a look at the new trailer
     
    Ghost Parade Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 And PC
     
    Terry Cavanagh's next game is a roll-the-bones roguelike called Dicey Dungeons
     
    Indivisible, the RPG from the creators of Skullgirls, gets a stunning anime teaser
     
    Chasm, the procedurally-generated Metroidvania, will arrive at the end of July
     
    Phantom Doctrine gets a release date and launch trailer
     
    Code: Realize ~Wintertide Miracles~ Arrives In North America And Europe In 2019

     
    Override: Mech City Brawl - Announcement Trailer
     
    God Wars: The Complete Legend ‘The Labyrinth of Yomi’ trailer
     
    Battle Princess Madelyn, the sidescroller co-created by a 7-year-old, flaunts new gameplay
     
    Monster Hunter: World comes to PC in a month - here are its system requirements

    Yes, you’ll be able to play Monster Hunter: World on PC at 60fps
    Monster Hunter: World will use Denuvo on PC
     
    Here’s a first look at the Kill la Kill game
     
    Zanki Zero Heading To North America And Europe In Spring 2019
     
    Aksys Bringing Death Mark To North America And Europe

     
    Warframe's new expansion is a stunning alien landscape full of giant robo-bugs
    Warframe is getting co-op spaceship combat that looks like a third-person FTL
    Warframe is getting hoverboards and yes you can do tricks on them
     
    Far Cry 5’s second DLC will have you fight Martian spiders next week
     
    Sonic Mania Plus dev diary teases the new Encore mode
     
    Xbox: Accessible games can “mean the difference between existing and living” for disabled people

     
    Valve Shuts Down New Way Of Estimating Game Sales On Steam

     
    Tencent is taking on Steam with a global version of WeGame

     
    Guild Wars studio fires two employees after clash with streamer
    ArenaNet throw two Guild Wars 2 writers to the wolves
    ArenaNet sends all the wrong messages
    Ask A Game Dev
    Statement on the ArenaNet Firings
     
    ArenaNet ‘folded like a cheap card table,’ says fired Guild Wars 2 writer
    Gamers and managers vs workers: the impossible (and gendered) standards imposed on game developers
    Guild Wars 2 Writers Fired For Calling Out Fan On Twitter

      I'm sure all the people having tantrums are also sending 100s of messages to Stardock, Quantic Dream, and Warhorse Studios demanding that their CEOs are removed or leave the company for doing things that are actually bad, repeatedly, for years.
     
    Todd Howard: Service-based Fallout 76 doesn't mark the future direction of Bethesda

     
    Controversial streamer Phantoml0rd threatens to sue popular Twitch subreddit mods

     
    Destiny fans raise $50,000 in 30 minutes, forcing charity stream hosts to tattoo their butts

     
    We Happy Few's Australian sales ban has been overturned

     
    France says loot boxes aren't gambling

     
    Spiritual successor to the original Star Wars Battlefront gets gameplay vid
     
    The 80s and 90s PC games still unbelievably being updated today

     
    Esports News
     
    You can now be paid £1,500 a year to play esports titles at university

     
    Women in Games launches strategy on improving gender diversity in esports

     
    Content I found interesting this week (interviews, recommendations, think pieces, history, music, culture, design, art, documentaries, criticism, etc)
     
    We Asked Nintendo, Microsoft, and 12 Other Devs How They Deal With Crunch

     
    The Truth About 'Video Game Addiction'

     
    How Harlan Ellison’s Most Famous Short Story Became An Amazing Video Game

     
    How Journey only truly made sense when almost everything had been cut

     
    The negativity of Keita Takahashi

     
    The New Vid Economy: Making A Living From Crowdfunded Game Analysis
     
    Rare Finished Making A Battletoads For Game Boy That Never Came Out

     
    The European TV channel making documentaries with video games

     
    How one person created the lushly organic world of Ghost Of A Tale

     
    The Story Behind Ultima’s Morality

     
    KOTOR II - Hatred & Creativity | Core Ideas
     
    The Forest Review/Critique: Enable, Don't Show
     
    Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet | Forgotten Gems
     
    Need for Speed: Most Wanted... 13 Years Later
     
    Klonoa: Door to Phantomile | Legendary
     
    Kingdom Hearts 2 Retrospective
     
    Behind the AI and Storytelling of Spec Ops: The Line | AI and Games
     
    The Music & Sound of Bethesda Game Studios (Skyrim, Oblivion, Fallout)
     
    New Vegas's Cut Content Shows A Much Different Game
     
    Famicom Wars! Nintendo Vs. Sharp: The Unknown Copyright Dispute + Twin Famicom Story - GTV

    By RuneX, in Frontpage,


    Hello everyone, hope you all had an amazing weekend! In this article we'll be sharing with you our monthly activity outline and event schedule for the month of July 2018. Our second phase of the Summer Series continues with an action packed month filled with a diverse lineup of games that will span across our Weekly Events and Game Nights. We're ready to bring you fun and engaging month of gaming!
    Before we move forward with the July outline I would like to first recognize all our amazing members and organizers who made June a great tim, laying a solid foundation for the rest of the Xbox community going into the Summer. Thank you all for your amazing support and dedication. Keep up the great work!
    To kick off our first full week of events for July we're showcasing a variety of titles across our Events and Game Nights. You'll going to see games such as Gigantic, and Overwatch and more included this week to keep you engaged as the Summer marches on. Let's get ready to play.
    June Recap
    The following games were featured as Weekly Events/Game Nights on Xbox in June 2018:
    Battlefield 4 COD: World War II Destiny 2 Elite: Dangerous Fortnite: Battle Royale Friday the 13th: the Video Game GTA Online Halo: Master Chief Collection Halo: Reach Minecraft PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Sea of Thieves Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Star Wars: Battlefront II Titanfall 2 Overwatch The following Xbox videos were produced for the AJSA Gaming Youtube Channel:
    Fortnite Payday 2 Overwatch I'd like to once again say thank you to everyone who came out in support of our events and game nights in June!
    July 2018 Outline
    Below is our activity outline for the month of July 2018:
    July 10th to July 15th
    Tues. July 10th - COD: World War II - 7:30pm EST Weds. July 11th - Virtua Fighter 5 - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] Thurs. July 12th - Fortnite: Battle Royale - 7:30pm EST Fri. July 13th - Gigantic - 7:30pm EST Sat. July 14th - Overwatch - 7:30pm EST Sun. July 15th - SMITE - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] July 17th to July 22nd
    Tues. July 17th - COD: Modern Warfare 3 - 7:30pm EST Weds. July 18th - PUBG - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] Thurs. July 19th - GTA Online - 7:30pm EST Fri. July 20th - Battlefield 4 - 7:30pm EST Sat. July 21st - Overwatch - 7:30pm EST Sun. July 22nd - Zombie Army Trilogy - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] July 24th to July 29th
    Tues. July 24th - Fortnite: Battle Royale - 7:30pm EST Weds. July 25th - Friday the 13th: the Video Game - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] Thurs. July 26th - Sea of Thieves - 7:30pm EST Fri. July 27th - Minecraft - 7:30pm EST [Special Operation] Sat. July 28th - Minecraft - 4:00pm EST [Special Operation] Sun. July 29th - Elite: Dangerous - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] July 31st to August 5th [Games of Melon Celebration Week]
    Tues. July 31st - COD: Black Ops - 7:30pm EST Weds. Aug. 1st - Rocket League - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] Thurs. Aug. 2nd - Battlefield 1 - 7:30pm EST Fri. Aug. 3rd - Halo: Master Chief Collection - 7:30pm EST Sun. Aug. 5th - Rainbow Six: Siege - 7:00pm EST [Game Night] The 'Games of Melon Celebration Week' is being organized in observance of StraightUpMelon who will be departing to college in August. He is a longtime and upstanding member of the community currently serving as an Officer. In recognition of his years of dedication and service we are holding a special week of events to send him off to the his next adventure!
    Featured Game Nights [July 11th & July 15th]
    Xbox Game Nights were introduced back in January of this year. These are local AJSA Xbox Club activities that are normally held during days where we have no events scheduled. These organized play sessions are structured to be more loose and laidback, creating more opportunities for us as a community to reach out to more games and play even more with each other.
    For additional information on Game Nights/Weekly Events, check out our Xbox Community Information thread.
    Wednesday July 11th - Virtua Fighter 5 - 7:00pm EST - Host: Sickshock6 Wednesday July 15th - SMITE - 7:00pm EST - Host: Sickshock6 Both titles featured this week on Game Nights are free to play!
    AJSA Xbox One Weekly Event Schedule [July 10th to July 14th]
    How Can I Join An Xbox One Event? - For new members/first time event participants, I highly encourage you to add all the hosts as your friend on Xbox Live (Gamertags are listed for every host below). You can also join the AJSA Xbox Club and add hosts/members there. All event and game night parties are launched from the Club. Additionally, please review our Code of Conduct.
    Communication during events are done primarily in the Xbox Live Party system. In case of emergency, we will use the AJSA Discord Channel. We accept and make adjustments for people who are shy in large groups and/or for people who have no mics.
    If by chance you do not have the host as a friend, please message the host for an invite to the game/party during the event and then exchange friend requests upon entry to the party. Most, if not all, event parties will be visible to all Xbox Club members. Look under "Looking for Group" at the start/during an event to view the event party and join up.
    If you would like to give advance notice to the host that you would like to play, you are free to do so. Otherwise keep note of the event start times and join the host's Xbox Live party to begin. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at "RuneX" on the forums or on Xbox Live. To learn more about the AJSA Xbox One Division, check out our Community Information thread.
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    COD: World War II - Xbox One Event - Tues. July 10th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am GMT)

    Call of Duty: World War II is returning to kick off our first full week of Xbox events for July! Squad up with the AJSA this Tuesday night as we take part in 'Liberty Strike', a new seasonal in-game activity. Double XP, new weapons, special contracts/orders, and other rewards await!
    During this event we will feature both online and custom game modes for attendees to participate in. We'll also be playing the new mode introduced with Liberty Strike, 'Wanderlust'. Many Orders/Challenges involve this mode so we'll aim to get as many Orders completed as possible so people can earn new weapons/gear as a group. Additionally, for those interested in the Zombies experience, we can set up groups for Zombies mode as well.
    We don't care about K/D, just about having a good time! DLC is not required to participate in this event.
    Interested in attending this event? Have any questions/concerns? Please reach out to our host and point of contact for COD: World War II, StraightUpMelon.
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 10th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30pm GMT)
    Hosts: Melon [Gamertag: StraightUpMelon] & Rune [Gamertag: AScapeRunePlaya]
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    Fortnite: Battle Royale - Xbox One Event - Thurs. July 12th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am GMT)

    Join us this Thursday night for our Fortnite: Battle Royale as we drop in on the first day of Season 5! Fortnite: Battle Royale's very exciting and fun Season 4 is coming to end. Many questions and theories have been sprawling around the internet about what Fortnite will have in store for players in Season 5, releasing this Thursday.
    What is going on with that crack in the sky? Is is opening up a new dimension of time and space?! Are we getting a new map?!?! Season 5 will undoubtedly answer these questions and the AJSA on Xbox will be there to experience it.
    Players of all skill levels are welcome to play. Victory Royales are nice but are not the primary focus. We're here to have a good time, kick some arse, and last as long as we can! We also like to build forts! If the 'Playground' mode is still active we'll get squads up for people to play that as well.
    For those who have yet to experience Fortnite: Battle Royale in an AJSA group setting or you've never played the game before consider coming out this Thursday night and play for a few hours. With Season 5 coming out, this is a great time to get into the action. If you have any questions about this upcoming event, please reach out to our hosts. Thank you!
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 12th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am EST)
    Hosts: Melon [Gamertag: StraightUpMelon] & Rune [Gamertag: AScapeRunePlaya]
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    Gigantic - Xbox One Event - Fri. July 13th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am GMT)

    This Friday night we are gathering for a special event for 'Gigantic', a free to play third-person Hero shooter. Back in January 2018 it was unfortuntely announced that this game was being shut down and that the servers would go offline on July 31st, 2018. Many of us here in the Xbox group would like to give Gigantic one final event before the game goes offline, playing together and having fun to give the game a nice sendoff.
    We'll be playing in a mix of online and custom modes in an attempt to cover everything the game has to offer. As part of their 'Final Update' (link included above) all the Heroes are available to the public so people can enjoy and play as whatever Hero they want without any restriction.
    We understand that for many folks this may be your first time playing Gigantic. If you want to learn a bit more about the game and how to play before the event, please consider checking out this 'Gigantic 101 - How to Play' guide. The hosts of the event will also be there assist new players. Once you get the basic controls set up, you'll be fine!
    We hope you can join us for this final battle and help send off Gigantic on a positive note!
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 13th, 2018 @7:30pm EST (12:30am EST)
    Hosts: Rune [Gamertag: AScapeRunePlaya] & WookieJedi [Gamertag: AJSAWookieJedi]
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    Overwatch - Xbox One Event - Sat. July 14th, 2018 @7:00pm EST (12:00am GMT)

    Overwatch returns this weekend on Xbox One as participants will engage in a variety of unique custom modes and online matches. We're meeting up at our normal time this Saturday night at 7:00pm EST.
    Participants are highly encouraged to join the Xbox Live Party of the host "AJSAWookieJedi" during the event. If the party is full, please message him so room can be made for you. You can message the host before the event to give advance notice of your attendance.
    Event Summary:
    Time: July 14th, 2018 @7:00pm EST (12:00am GMT)
    Host: AJSAWookieJedi [Gamertag: AJSAWookieJedi]
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    Connect With the AJSA Xbox One Community
    Xbox Section of the Forums
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/32-xbox-one/
    Join the AJSA Club on Xbox One
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/37127-ajsa-xbox-one-club-how-do-i-join/
    Xbox One Gamertag List
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/38719-xbox-one-gamertag-list/
    Xbox Community Information
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/39605-xbox-one-division-information/
    More AJSA Community Content
    AJSA Twitter
    https://twitter.com/AJSAgaming
    AJSA Stream Team
    https://www.twitch.tv/team/ajsa
    AJSA Gaming Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/user/AJSAGaming
    AJSA Community Content Area
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/42-community-content/
    AJSA Special Operations: New Worlds [July 2018]
    http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/home/articles/frontpage/ajsa-special-operations-july-announcement-new-worlds-r1133/

    By RuneX, in Frontpage,


    AJSA Special Operation - July 2018 - Announcement
    Join the Angry Army this July for Special Operations: New Worlds! Travel across land, sea, and space that will bring the community together in an epic journey of world exploration, discovery, and adventure.
    Across PC and console members will be engaging exciting and awe-inspiring voyages. On Playstation 4 you will be taking part in an interplanetary enterprise across the galaxy on No Man's Sky. On PC and Xbox One you will be taking part in a cross-play adventure spanning new lands and deep sea on Minecraft.
    Special Operations: New Worlds will have you document your journey as you team up with your friends to build, travel, and explore. To archive and share your experiences with the community, you can:
    Take screenshots/pictures Record video Stream Keep a log/journal Discover a new planet on No Man's Sky? Take pictures, take notes on the environment, or even set up a base there to call home on. Discover an underwater sea temple on Minecraft? Write down the coordinates, rally your friends to explore the structure together, and uncover hidden secrets. Hear the calling and join us in these New Worlds!
    Event Information
    This article will serve as a formal announcement of the Special Operation. An article on July 21st will cover complete details and outlines of the events part of the Special Operation. However in preparation we'd still like to share with you some information we think is important for you to know:
    This Special Operation will span across two days. The Minecraft event in particular will be broken up into two days, with one portion of the event being held on Friday July 27th and the other on Saturday July 28th. The No Man's Sky event will take place on Saturday July 28th. For No Man's Sky, Playstation 4 participants will need to have the 'No Man's Sky NEXT' update installed. This is a free update being released on July 24th that will introduce multiplayer and other cool features to the game that you'll experience while participating in the event. For Minecraft we will be using the Xbox community world that they've been using since August 2017 for the cross-play activities. We have set up an online 'Minecraft Realm' to allow for easy access and play between PC/Xbox members (Nintendo Switch members are invited too!) PC participants must have the Minecraft: Windows 10 version to participate and gain access to the Realm. If you have an old version of Minecraft you can log into your Mojang account, go to https://account.mojang.com/me and click on 'Claim Your Free Copy'. This will allow you to upgrade your version of Minecraft to the most current one. While Realms is a great way to cross-play, there is a limit of 10 people online on a Realm at once. To ensure everyone can get to play we will be breaking up the event into two portions (as noted above) so we can have as many people get the opportunity to play as possible. Invites to the Realm will be distributed during the Minecraft events. The Realm will continue to operate after the Special Operation is over so any PC members who gain access to the Realm are free to return and play when they do choose. For additional info on Minecraft Realms, check out this link. Have any questions? Please reach out to us and/or leave a comment down in this article. We will be happy to be of assistance! Thank you and see you at the end of July.
    Additional Information
    Code of Conduct: http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/38795-ajsa-code-of-conduct/
    PC: http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/176-pc-gaming/
    PS4: http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/31-playstation-4-vita/
    Xbox One: http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/forum/32-xbox-one/
    AJSA Discord Invite Link: https://discordapp.com/invite/0iHbkwYao3Pl1zdj
    AJSA Gaming Events Calendar: http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/calendar/