NEW RELEASES: Kodi for the Xbox One

Kodi, the perfectly legal yet notorious media player, is now available to download on your Xbox One. Initial reports suggest availability is restricted by region with Europeans getting first dibs. So be patient if you don't see it yet.

Kodi is a very capable player that’s highly expandable thanks to third-party add-ons like live TV and DVR services — something Microsoft isn’t going to provide. But Kodi is perhaps best known as the go to app for piracy due to a wide variety of plugins that let you illegally stream television shows, professional sports, and films from the comfort of your living room. This has led to a cottage industry of so-called "Kodi boxes," often built around cheap HDMI dongles like Amazon's Fire TV sticks. While the XBMC Foundation has attempted to distance itself from the illegal third-party plugins, it's also benefited from the exposure.

In a blog post, Kodi warns that the Xbox One download isn’t finished and may contain missing features and bugs. Here are a few known limitations as of today:

• There’s limited access to only part of your Video and Music folders.
• Network support is limited to NFS:// shares.
• There’s no access to attached storage or to the Blu-ray drive.
• There might be problems with some add-ons.

Kodi began life as XBMC (Xbox Media Center), or XBMP (Xbox Media Player) if you want to track back to the original incarnation that ran on hacked first-generation Xbox consoles — a capable PC with high-end graphics that Microsoft sold at a loss in order to gain an industry foothold back in the early noughts. So really, it's only fitting that Kodi should return to the roost.

WINNER:One Month EA Acces Giveaway Winner Announcement

About a month ago, I started a giveaway contest to award one lucky person a digital code for One Month of EA Access.  A total of 320 people have entered, thanks to everyone who entered.  The video posted below will show the winner being drawn and announced.  Good luck to all who entered, and don't forget to check out all my social media for good info and contests.

FREEBIES: Games With Gold January 2018

For the month of January, Xbox Live Gold members will receive four new free games – two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360 – as part of the Games with Gold program. You can play both Xbox 360 titles on your Xbox One with Backward Compatibility.

*Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III ($14.99 ERP) for free during the month of January. ZOMBI ($19.99 ERP) will be available as a free download from January 16th to February 15th.

On Xbox 360, starting January 1st, Tomb Raider Underworld ($19.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through January 15th. Then on January 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Army of Two ($14.99 ERP) for free through January 31st.

NEWS: Xbox Celebrates Player’s Unique Achievements With Xbox Year In Review

Another year coming to an end means another year’s worth of achievements to celebrate. That’s why we made the Xbox Year in Review, a personalized view of how you spent 2017 with Xbox. Now every Xbox gamer can celebrate the achievements and adventures that make their individual story so unique.

Xbox players who log in to xbox.com/YearinReview can see how this unique experience highlights individual achievements, top games played, hours spent playing, and much more — all pulled from billions of data points to deliver a unique dashboard experience for each and every gamer in our Xbox community.

To help ensure everyone knows about Xbox Year in Review and gets a chance to see their personal stats, we’ve made this year’s results easily shareable, so players can boast and show off their achievements to friends, family, and the greater Xbox community.

It’s been a great year for gaming and we’re grateful for everyone who chose Xbox as their place to play. Head to xbox.com/YearinReview to see what you did with Xbox in 2017.

BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: Backward Compatibility Team is Taking Some Time Off

After releasing 136 Xbox 360, 13 Original Xbox & 7 enhanced Xbox 360 titles in 2017, the Xbox One Backward Compatibility team is taking some time off for the holidays. Releases resume after New Year.

For a better understanding of how the Xbox One Backward Compatibility program works and how titles are released, listen to this podcast for additional details.

BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: Two More Xbox 360 Games Backwards Compatible Today

It looks like we will be getting  two more classic Xbox 360 games playable on Xbox One via Backwards compatibility.

Earth Defense Force 2017 and Sonic Adventure 2 are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today.

*As always, those that own these games digitally will be able to download them again for free from the "Ready to Download" section of the Xbox One

2013 AD: A radio transmission is intercepted from an unknown extraterrestrial source 2014 AD: Attempts are made to establish contact with the source, but to no avail. 2015 AD: A technologically advanced international army, the EDF, is established. 2017 AD: A large fleet of alien spaceships, dubbed the Ravagers, arrives on Earth and begins indiscriminately attacking humans... "Earth Defense Force" is a shooting action game and follow-up to "THE Earth Defense Force" and "THE Earth Defense Force 2", released in Japan. In this game, the player becomes a soldier of an international army, the EDF, trying to defeat an alien army that suddenly arrives on Earth. The PS2 predecessors have sold over 350,000 copies in Japan, and now the popular series has made its way to the XBOX 360. To take advantage of the console's high definition capability, the graphics and gameplay have been improved, while the design and game world have been completely revamped.

In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark. Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world! Sonic Adventure™ 2 makes its return on Xbox LIVE Arcade with a full cast of playable heroes and villains, exciting two-player competitive modes, Chao Gardens, and more than 30 action-packed stages, all remastered in HD!

BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: Two 360 Classics Backwards Compatible Today

Today we are getting two classic Xbox 360 games playable on the Xbox One via Backwards Compatibility.

Peggle 2 and Marlow Briggs and the Mask of the Death are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today. Marlow Briggs and the Mask of the Death is part of December's Games With Gold so you'll be getting this one for free.

*As always, those that own these games digitally will be able to download them again for free from the "Ready to Download" section of the Xbox One

Everything is better with Peggle! Catch the fever now on Xbox 360 with Peggle 2, where you’ll master over 120 new levels and trials in the sequel to one of the most engaging puzzle-action games of all time. Unleash amazing magic powers as you learn from Peggle Master Bjorn, and 4 all-new masters like the dark and mysterious Luna, while you shoot balls at colorful, challenging boards of pegs to reach Extreme Fever. But there's more! Unlocked costumes allow you to dress up the various masters for laughs and for multiplayer fun. And try four-player Peg Party mode or two-player Duel mode, which let you deploy your Peggle skills to the utmost against friends and family. Peggle 2 is a game for our age, and, indeed, all ages!

A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM! No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge. Blasting into Central America, he has an industrial evil to defeat whilst bound to an ancient Mayan Death Mask who’s had no-one to talk to for 2000 years. With cliffhanger over the top action and cinematic gameplay, Marlow Briggs takes inspiration from the best of blockbuster films, comic book heroes, and action games with its focus on relentless high-octane combat, exotic and danger filled environments and epic set pieces.

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GIVEAWAY: 1 Month EA ACCESS Membership Giveaway

Welcome to Xbox OneGuide’s Second giveaway.   For this giveaway I will be giving out one digital code for a one month membership to ea access.  To enter just see the glieam.io link in the description.  No Purchase or Donation Required. There will be only One Winner, the winner Chosen At Random by Gleam.io and notified via Email and with a YouTube video when the contest ends on or after December 25 2017.  Don’t know about EA access? Watch to the end for more info.  GOOD LUCK!!!!!

No Purchase or Donation Required.

One Winner Winner Chosen At Random by Gleam.io

Winner to be notified via email when giveaway ends on or about 12/26/2017

One Digital Code for a 1 a Month EA ACCESS Membership (ARV: $4.99)

Should you win, are not in the USA and/or digital coded does not work for you, SUBSTITUTIONS WILL NOT BE GIVEN


Xbox OneGuide's 1 Month EA ACCESS Membership Giveaway

NEWS: Xbox Game Pass 7 Games Being Added December 1st

For a limited time between November 17 – 27, you can start your Xbox Game Pass membership for $1! That’s right, get instant access to over 100 great games on Xbox One for just $1. We’re so excited to bring this offer to our fans during the Xbox Black Friday sale, and with holidays just around the corner, there has never been a better time to jump into Xbox Game Pass.

Now let’s learn more about the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December:

Gears of War 4
Jump into campaign solo or co-op and take on the role of J.D. Fenix, son to Marcus Fenix and Anya Stroud, as you and your band of Outsiders confront the Coalition of Ordered Governments, battle the impending Swarm, and unravel the mystery of Marcus Fenix’ last 25 years. And that’s just in the single-player campaign – there is more excitement to be found in multiplayer or Horde mode. As an added bonus, The Coalition is kicking off December with a double XP incentive.

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
THQ Nordic’s third-person action adventure journey based on the lore of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. You play the horseman War, and you are tasked with venturing out from The Scalding Gallow to explore and discover new lands, weapons, enemies, and abilities. The Endwar has begun on Earth, inciting a great battle between angels, demons, and man. Only War can break the Seventh Seal and finally restore order to the realm.

Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
The legendary detective is back with five cases to investigate, as well as a host of additional personnel, professional, and moral hurdles to overcome along the way. Use your detective powers to collect all the evidence and solve each puzzle as you bring peace and security back to the streets of London.

This War of Mine: The Little Ones
This War of Mine: The Little Ones, a civilian-based perspective on the Bosnian War, developed by 11-bit studios and published by Deep Silver. This War of Mine is equal parts strategy and survival, requiring you to take on the role of a bystander to war and scavenge for resources, ration supplies, and try (oft unsuccessfully) to avoid the perils of war. This War of Mine is a demanding game covering a very sobering topic and one you are not likely to forget anytime soon.

Casey Powell Lacrosse 16
Lacrosse is a fast-paced, action-packed sport requiring keen strategy and tactical precision and CPL 16 delivers pace and excitement reminiscent of the real thing. If you’re new to Lacrosse, jump into the Lacrosse Academy to develop and polish your skills. From there, play pickup in Quick Match (solo or competitive multiplayer) or start your sure-to-be-illustrious journey in career mode. Are you a fan of customization? With CPL 16, create your own characters, build your own teams and forge your LAX dynasty from the ground up.

Mega Man 10
Mega Man 10, the last and final installment in the legendary platforming saga, allows you to assume the role of either Mega Man or Proto Man and take on classic boss battles with Blade Man, Chill Man, Sheep Man, and more! Mega Man may seem fun and simple, but it can be a very challenging test of your skills. Struggling with your stealth? Play through the main story or jump into Challenge Mode, where you can polish your abilities in 88 different mini-games. There’s never been a better time to join the action and defeat the evil Dr. Wiley!

Mass Effect
One of the greatest single-player action RPGs of all-time, Mass Effect is a true classic that has aged extremely well. In Mass Effect, we follow the story of Commander Shepard, a 22nd-century soldier assuming the tiny little mission of… saving the entire universe from a super race of ill-intentioned, mighty mechs. Choose from six different classes and level-up your character as you seek out and complete combat missions, resource gathering expeditions, and other side quests. Winner of multiple awards, Mass Effect is an incredible experience that we highly recommend you make time to check out in your journeys through the Xbox Game Pass catalog!

FREEBIES: Xbox Live Games With Gold For December 2017

For the month of December, Xbox Live Gold members will receive four new free games – two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360 – as part of the Games with Gold program. You can play both Xbox 360 titles on your Xbox One with Backward Compatibility.

*Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide ($39.99 ERP) for free during the month of December. Back to the Future: The Game – 30th Anniversary Edition ($19.99 ERP) will be available as a free download from December 16th to January 15th.

On Xbox 360, starting December 1st, Child of Eden ($29.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through December 15th. Then on December 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death ($14.99 ERP) for free through December 31st.

WINNER: Forza 7 Add-On Giveaway Winner Announcement

As you may know, about a month ago I had a giveaway contest for 3 Forza 7 D L C digital codes.  The time has come to choose the winner. There was a total of 241 entries, and in this video I will use gleam.io to randomly choose one winner. I have recorded the drawing process to show there are no Shenanigans.  Please watch to the end of the video for info about my next give away. Good luck to all who entered.

Winner Chosen At Random by Gleam.io: Forza 7 Add-On Givaway

NEW RELEASE: STAR WARS Battlefront II Xbox One

STAR WARS Battlefront II

Become the hero and play as a fearless trooper, pilot a legendary starfighter, fight as your favorite iconic STAR WARS character, or forge a new path as an elite special forces soldier through an emotionally gripping new STAR WARS story. You can become the master of your own STAR WARS hero’s journey.

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BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: Four Classic Games Coming to Xbox One Today

It looks like we will be getting four more classic Xbox 360 games playable on all versions of the Xbox One via Backwards Compatibility.

Persona 4 Arena, Cars: Mater-National, Jewel Quest and Tecmo Bowl Throwback are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today.

*As always, those that own these games digitally will be able to download them again for free from the "Ready to Download" section of the Xbox One

Two months after the ending of the hit RPG Persona 4, a new threat has emerged in Persona 4 Arena! During Golden Week, a new rumor begins spreading through town about a mysterious TV program, the P-1 Grand Prix. Visible if you look into a turned-off TV on a rainy night, this fighting tournament broadcasts high school friends fighting one another to the bitter end. When Yu Narukami and the others test this rumor, they see their friend Teddie announcing the beginning of the show: “May the manliest of all men come on down!” With that, the participants are shown, one by one... The Investigation Team is horrified to see their own faces introduced with twisted nicknames. The members of the Investigation Team decide to dive into the TV once again to solve the case! What is behind the mysterious TV show?

All eyes are on Radiator Springs as Lightning McQueen’s best friend, Mater, hosts the first annual Mater-National Race Festival, an international celebration of high-octane events to celebrate the construction of Lightning’s new racing Headquarters and to crown the next World Champion racer!

Single Player, HD (High Definition) Further mysteries await you in this archaeological puzzle adventure! Delve deeper when you purchase the FULL version of Jewel Quest.

Tecmo Bowl® Throwback is a remake of the classic Tecmo Super Bowl, with the same rules and fast-paced gameplay as the original, but with the option to play it in brand new high definition 3D graphics. Switch it back to old school in real time with the same graphics and music from back in the day! Tecmo Bowl® Throwback brings back the gameplay you loved, and stays true to the Tecmo Super Bowl legacy!

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NEW RELEASE: The Sims 4 Deluxe Party Edition

The Sims 4 Deluxe Party Edition

Enjoy the power to create and control people in a virtual world where there are no rules. Express your creativity as you customize your Sims’ distinct appearances and unique personalities. Choose their fashions, select their hairstyles, and give them life aspirations. Effortlessly build your Sims the perfect homes with the all-new room-based Build Mode, choosing your favorite designs and décor. Develop your Sims’ relationships, pursue new careers, and shape the rich and entertaining moments of their lives.

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NEW RELEASE: L.A. Noire Is Now Available For Xbox One

L.A. Noire

Utilizing revolutionary facial animation technology that captures every nuance of an actor’s facial performance in astonishing detail, L.A. Noire blends the breathtaking action with true detective work for an unprecedented interactive experience. Solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies inspired by real crimes from 1947 Los Angeles, one of the most corrupt and violent times in L.A. history. Search for clues, chase down suspects and interrogate witnesses as you struggle to find the truth in a city where everyone has something to hide.

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NEW RELEASE: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Xbox One

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

Join your favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from different eras and realities as they go head-to-head with the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror in the all-new, original adventure, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2! Play as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Carnage, Green Goblin and dozens of other Marvel Super Heroes and Villains in this cosmic battle across the time-tossed city of Chronopolis!

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