Imagine stepping into a world where every interaction is not just seen, but heard. Monument Valley 3, the latest installment from ustwo games, transforms every move you make into a living soundscape, creating an immersive experience that goes beyond the visual. Available now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, this puzzle game is captivating players with its innovative use of sound design. Instead of scoring the game with one overarching musical theme, Audio Director Todd Baker and co-composer Lucie Treacher approached each level as a self-contained sound installation. This allowed them to tailor the sonic experience to the emotion, visual design, and narrative beats of each environment. The result is a rich, multicultural tapestry of sound that enhances the game's narrative, incorporating global musical influences like the Bansuri, Gamelan, and Kora. Because the game’s tactile nature was also key to the audio experience, collaboration with the level designers and narrative was key. Together, they wove sound into the narrative arcs, spatial design, and even the puzzles themselves. One example is a level inspired by paper and origami. Visually, it unfolds like a print coming to life, with the music feeling handmade as well. The team used crinkling paper textures, lo-fi tape hiss, and analogue synths to create an intimate, tactile feel that matched the level’s delicate visual aesthetic. Click here to learn more about how the team created the audio design for Monument Valley 3: https://xbx.lv/4m51k1T
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Kudos to Blizzard Entertainment on the launch of World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic! Fans can now return to Pandaria and explore new zones, dungeons, scenarios, and more. Join the adventure here: xbx.lv/3UoMBmI
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This is one of the smartest and useful ways to leverage the power of Minecraft. Educators at the Chandler Unified School District in Arizona are using Minecraft Education to prepare students to safely navigate the digital world. As digital learning becomes the norm, cybersecurity education is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a necessity. That’s why Minecraft Education launched a new case study spotlighting the Chandler Unified School District, where they’re taking bold steps to prepare students for a safer digital future. Minecraft Education’s Cyber & Digital Citizenship curriculum transforms complex topics like phishing, encryption, and digital ethics into hands-on, game-based learning experiences that resonate with students of all ages. Minecraft Education’s cybersecurity content empowers students to: • Understand how to protect their digital identities • Recognize and respond to cyber threats • Develop ethical decision-making in digital spaces Click here to see more of the case study, and learn how you can bring Minecraft Education to your classroom: xbx.lv/44RfjkY
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The best way to draw attention to your big ideas? Actually draw them. Go behind the scenes with the id Software team and see the creative concept art of the demons from DOOM: The Dark Ages. DOOM: The Dark Ages is an Xbox Play Anywhere game, and available now with Xbox Game Pass.
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It just became easier for players with disabilities to find their next great game. Xbox is proud to announce that Accessible Games Initiative tags are now available across all digital Xbox experiences including console, PC, mobile, and web storefronts. Accessible Games Initiative tags are designed to provide players with clear and consistent information about the accessibility features in video games. The tags are an industry-wide push to help players identify the accessibility features available in a specific game before they make a purchase. Learn more about them here: xbx.lv/451UbK7
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