Microsoft are a million old gamertags free

Microsoft is close to one million old and recycled gamertags for current Xbox Live customers free. As of Wednesday User on the Xbox One and Windows 10 can look for the gamertag of their dreams.

Microsoft's old gamertags again. (© 2015 YouTube / MKIceandFire)

Those who could not select his desired gamertag to sign in to Xbox Live, now gets from Microsoft a second chance. On Wednesday, the group are in fact nearly one million recycled gamertags for existing Xbox One owners free. This is in large part to tags that were created 10 years ago by Xbox users the first hour and the now no longer be used as Xbox mouthpiece Major Nelson writes in his blog.

From old to new
Xbox Live users who are dissatisfied with their previous names, should so get the chance to change their day. The tags should thereby be released distributed in several waves over the next day. In this way, Microsoft wants to ensure that users have in different time zones the opportunity to search for a matching tag. Provided however, that this at least one year have an active membership with Xbox Live Gold. Those who want to register yet quickly with a new account and secure a desired domain name, so has no chance.

Microsoft does not publish the name list
An alphabetical overview of the new, old gamertags Microsoft does not publish the way. Who wants to know if his favorite day is free again, so you have to manually search for it. The search can be here on the Xbox One, perform the Xbox App on Windows 10 and on the website xbox.com.

First trailer for "Gears of War 4" published

Microsoft fueled the anticipation of "Gears of War 4" for the Xbox One to continue. In a first trailer now the new main character JD Fenix ​​is ​​presented. The son of Marcus Fenix ​​has to face the same demons as his father here.

Just a couple of days ago, that Microsoft has announced the release date for "Gears of War 4". Now there are already new fodder for hungry shooter Xbox One owners. Since Sunday is on YouTube that is also the first trailer for the game available.


Presentation of the new heroes JD Fenix
On display in the trailer, however, no scenes. Rather, it is about the introduction of the new main character. Unlike the previous "Gears of War" portions players are not namely control the soldier Marcus Fenix, but his son JD. 25 years after the events of "Gears of War 3" this is already in his

"Gears of War 4" appears on 11 October.

father's footsteps and grow obviously.

Here, the trailer also shows that JD Fenix ​​after defeating the Locust invasion in "Gears of War 3" obviously had a pretty sheltered childhood and lived on a farm with his parents. These scenes are juxtaposed with the harsh reality of war, with the JD and the players have to deal in "Gears of War 4" apparently. It appears that the Locust are back namely. is Musical accompaniment of the trailer with Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence".

"Gears of War 4" to go back to the roots of the series
"Gears of War 4" appears on October 11 for Xbox One and to the series to return back to their roots. So are primarily the horror elements from the first part holding back entry into the game, after they had a back seat to the action in the second and third parts. Enough Geballer likely show in the new game, however. A first impression can gather players from 18 April. For then starts the multiplayer beta for Xbox One.

Alleged leaked concept images: "God of War 4"

will appear that a "God of War 4", is actually quite safe. After all, the PS4 has not yet received a own offshoot of the series, but so far only ports. A Leak now reveals first details on the new adventures of God of War Kratos.

"God of War 4" is apparently at least partly located in Norse mythology surrounding Odin, Loki and Co.. According to Geek.com This is illustrated by an extensive photo-leak for the game. Already on April 4, the perfectly acceptable Games leaker Shinobi602 had in a Tweet indicated a setting with the "Halls of Valhalla".

"God of War 4": Reist Kratos this time to Walhalla?

"God of War 4" graphics were actually protected by password
The website NerdLeaks thereupon to some research and discovered on the site of a former employee of Sony Santa Monica numerous concept images that are to belong to "God of War 4". In a graph, a figure with the typical red back tattoo of Kratos is evident. However NerdLeaks used obviously something improper means to get at the pictures - these were namely apparently stored in a password-protected area of ​​the website. NerdLeaks is now offline, remember that the corresponding Twitter account has been deleted. As the Internet but never forgets the images found still on the platform NeoGAF.

Remains open, of course, if the pictures really are related to "God of War 4". Another possibility would be a completely different PS4 game or simply a concept that was not pursued. Officially Sony has announced no new "God of War" part. That could change at E3 2016, however. The release may then take place along with a revised PlayStation 4K.

A PS4K Chains: Microsoft Xbox One issued upgrade rejection

Sony will very likely spendieren its PS4 upgrade in the form of a Playstation 4K, Microsoft with its Xbox One will however do not follow suit. Xbox boss Spencer issued a "Xbox One and a half" now a clear rejection.

At Sony's ambitions, the PS4 to spendieren an extensive hardware upgrade and make it fit for 4K, hardly in doubt. Who hoped contrast to a similar strategy when competitors Microsoft and its Xbox One, however, will be disappointed. Xbox boss Phil Spencer gave this kind mind games now clearly rejected, reports GameSpot. After Microsoft's developer conference Build 2016 Spencer said in a round with various media representatives also about the possible Playstation 4.5.

Phil Spencer not a fan of "Xbox One and a half"

When asked about a potential Xbox upgrade in the form of an Xbox 1.5 made of Microsoft executives quite clear what he thought of it: "I am not a big fan of Xbox One and a half". Going forward will the Xbox only "in large numbers," said Spencer. However, he himself had no further information about a possible upgrade of the PS4, stressed the Americans. For its own console he finds as expected only positive words. The Xbox One hit very well, the performance is also not objectionable - and the server would perform reliably.

Anyone who wants to enjoy in crisp 4K resolution in the near future on a stationary home console content can probably currently only hope for the Playstation 4K. Rumor has it to be like the current PS4 twice as strong. could Unveiling Sony the PS4K in October.

"Call of Duty: Ghosts 2": bonuses for Xbox One pre-orders

Xbox One owners who the new "Call of Duty: Ghosts 2" this year preorder before the release, is apparently can look forward to special bonuses: the old parts "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" and "Modern Warfare 2" of the Xbox 360 console.

The Xbox One is backward compatible with old Xbox 360 games quite some time now. For pre-

orders that the next "Call of Duty: Ghosts 2" order before the release in the fall of 2016, might this particularly worthwhile. How The Tech Game reported that pre-order the Xbox One version obtained namely the old games "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" (2007) and "Modern Warfare 2" (2009) of the Xbox 360 in a newly launched variant.

"Call of Duty: Ghosts 2": shepherd Riley again with this

Other publishers have recently been used with similar offers backward compatibility of the Xbox One. So were buyers of "Fallout 4" the predecessor "Fallout 3" free to the next exclusive title "Quantum Break" "Alan Wake" is included. 2016 Infinity Ward again with a new "Call of Duty" part of the series - the same developers of the well "Modern Warfare 1" and "Modern Warfare 2" comes.

Rumor last already that 2016 "Call of Duty: Ghosts 2" to appear as a successor to the first of the 2013. Although many details are not known yet, but supposedly the Shepherd Riley celebrate as a playable character a comeback. The release is planned for November 2016th

Xbox One gets March Update: All features at a glance

Microsoft rolls out the big March update for the Xbox One. Once again, there are many new features. So it's finally possible to buy Xbox 360 games in the official store as download version for the Xbox One.

The Xbox One gets the next big system update. Since Wednesday Microsoft rolls out the update with many new features. Again gets the console thereby donated several new features, such as Xbox spokesman Larry Hyrb announced on his blog. So it should finally be possible after the update, and Xbox 360 games to buy a download version in the official store and download.

Larger party chats with Twitch streaming

In addition, it is now possible party chats with up to 16 people to organize and to integrate them into Twitch streams. In addition, users can add to a twitch transmission to Windows 10 PCs. For the first time, gamers can also decide whether they want to spend the voice chat through headphones, speakers, or both simultaneously. The option for this is located under "Settings> Display & Sound> Volume".

Adjust the length of game clips

The Xbox One automatically records the last 30 seconds of the current game and allows the player to view these again to store or stream directly. With the new update, this time can now be changed individually. So users have the option between 15, 30, 45, 60, 180 and 300 seconds to choose. The setting can be found under "Settings> Preferences> Game DVR & Streaming".

Other new features at a glance

Those who wanted to pursue his Achivements, had to switch to the appropriate app to date always. With the update it now should be possible from the OneGuide out. In addition, it allows Microsoft now play videos directly in the activity feed. In the Xbox Accessories App for Windows 10 users now also have to keep track of firmware status, battery status and other details of their connected Xbox One controller. On top there is a firmware update for the Elite Controller, which enables even better fine adjustment of the analog sticks.