Stampede: Racing Royale on Xbox Insider Program – Test Drive the Wild 60-Player Online Kart Racer

Stampede: Racing Royale on Xbox Insider Program – Test Drive the Wild 60-Player Online Kart Racer

Ahem… ‘scuse me, is this thing on?

Hey there! Chris here from the Stampede: Racing Royale team. We’re super excited to bring our upcoming free-to-play racing game to Xbox Insider Program today! Like, right now! If you’re wondering what in the world this is all about, sit back, grab a snack, and let me give you the elevator pitch…

Developed by the racing veterans and all-round swell folks at Sumo Leamington, Stampede: Racing Royale combines the fun and thrill of kart racing, with the tension, competition, and social shenanigans of a battle royale. Imagine dropping into a go-kart and racing in 60-player online events (yes, sixty!), avoiding elimination across three rounds, and competing to become the ultimate champion. Throw in a variety of wild power-ups to deploy, incredible maps to master, and different modes like Battle and Zombies, and you’ve got yourself a tasty cocktail known as ‘Stampede: Racing Royale’.

Stampede: Racing Royale on Xbox Insider Program – Test Drive the Wild 60-Player Online Kart Racer

There’s no point in racing well if you don’t look good doing it, either. This early version of the game already includes over 450 different customisation items to discover, earn, and equip for both your kart and character. From cheese wheels, to pirate costumes, to wearing an octopus on your head (they’re called Ollie!), play and progress to stand out on the track with the rarest and wildest gear.

We may be early on in Stampede’s journey, but there’s still plenty to keep you coming back for one more match. Special Events will mix things up with different scenarios and limited-time rewards to earn. Account levels and kart progression will see you unlock Rare and Legendary gear to show off. Challenges are there to, err, challenge you to complete objectives and win more goodies.

Stampede: Racing Royale on Xbox Insider Program – Test Drive the Wild 60-Player Online Kart Racer

There’s so much more that Stampede will be serving up over time, but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. With Early Access kicking off later this year, joining Xbox Insider Program is an opportunity for our wonderful dev team to preview fresh features and additions, and a chance for you to test-drive what we’re building. Whether you’re on Xbox Series X|S or Windows PC, head to the Xbox Insider Hub now, find Stampede: Racing Royale, and jump into the action.

Whilst progress and unlocks unfortunately can’t be carried over once Early Access begins, we wanted to make sure your support for Stampede is rewarded. Play at any time via the Xbox Insider Program and, in a future version of Stampede, we’ll drop an exclusive gift into your account, available only to Xbox Insiders. Just make sure you’re playing on the same Xbox account you used for Xbox Insiders to redeem it.

Our first public playtests in 2023 allowed us to make improvements driven by community feedback, and we’ll be doing exactly the same with Xbox Insider Program. Keep an eye out for surveys and announcements in the Xbox Insider Hub to give your opinion, and share your thoughts on our official Discord server – or just hang out with us there. We’re cool, honest…

Stampede: Racing Royale on Xbox Insider Program – Test Drive the Wild 60-Player Online Kart Racer

Stampede: Racing Royale is all about conquering the chaos with friends and against the world, making memories with fast-paced automotive shenanigans. The 10,000-IQ plays, the epic fails, the sick drifts – all that stuff. So, grab some friends, play, stream, give us your hot takes, and be part of the wildest racing event in existence. Now, where did I leave that homing missile…?

Ready to hit the track?

Note: This playtest has limited capacity and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  1. Open the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox Series X|S or Windows PC.
  2. Navigate to Previews > Stampede: Racing Royale
  3. Select Join.
  4. Wait for registration to complete, and you should be directed to the correct Store Page to install the preview.

Need a pit stop?

If you experience any issues while playing Stampede: Racing Royale, please use “Report a problem” so we can investigate. (Note: This is only for Xbox consoles.)

  1. Hold down the home button on your Xbox controller.
  2. Select Report a problem.
  3. Select the Games category and Stampede: Racing Royale subcategory.
  4. Fill out the form, in detail, and select Submit.

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Free Play Days – Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and Black Desert 

Oh boy do we have a stacked weekend for you for Free Play Days! Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and Black Desert are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday March 28 at 12:01 a.m. PDT until Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.  

Additionally, Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Mirage are free to try for all Xbox members during the same time (Game Pass Core / Game Pass Ultimate not required) with Cyberpunk 2077 having a 5-hour timed trial and Assassin’s Creed Mirage having a 2-hour timed trial.  

Game Pass Core will give players access to our advanced multiplayer network, a select collection of over 25 games to play with friends around the world, and exclusive member deals! Read more about Game Pass Core at Xbox Wire.


How To Start Playing


Find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Core or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.


Keep The Fun Going


Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.


Free Play Days (Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate Required)


Xbox Live

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment


636


$19.99

$9.99
Free Trial

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker 
Answer the call of the shinobi! Create your own custom shinobi, or select your favorite character, and participate in 4v4 battles where you can unleash a multitude of ninja techniques on your opponents. Follow your ninja way and lead your team to victory! Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is on sale now at up to 75% off for a limited time during this Free Play Days weekend! 


Xbox Live

Black Desert: Traveler Edition

Pearl Abyss


94


$29.99

$5.99

Black Desert 
Black Desert’s newest class arrives! Brandishing her Hammers, the master of Alchemy: Scholar! Experience the world of Black Desert through the eyes of Scholar or find your playstyle with 27 classes to choose from! 


Free Play Days (Game Pass Not Required)


Xbox Live

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Xbox Series X|S)

CD PROJEKT RED


1412

$79.99

Cyberpunk 2077 
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the megalopolis of Night City, where you play as a cyberpunk mercenary wrapped up in a do-or-die fight for survival. Improved and featuring all-new free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades. Between March 28 and April 1st all Xbox players can hop into Night City and explore the first five hours of what it has to offer.  


Xbox Live

Assassin’s Creed® Mirage

Ubisoft


756


$49.99

$29.99

Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Try Assassin’s Creed Mirage for free during the Free Play Days! Play for 2 hours and discover the story of Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice. Parkour seamlessly through a vibrant and dense city and use stealth to take down targets with visceral assassinations. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is available at up to 40% off the Standard and Deluxe Edition for all Game Pass members, until April 4th. 

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news. 

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Galaxy S24 Series: A friendly guide to Galaxy AI | Samsung

Galaxy S24 Series: A friendly guide to Galaxy AI | Samsung

Galaxy S24 Series: A friendly guide to Galaxy AI | Samsung

Galaxy AI is here. In this friendly guide, see how Galaxy AI on the S24 series lets you create, connect, and get more done – just like that! Galaxy AI is now also available on the S23 Series, Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Z Flip5 and Z Fold5. Learn more: http://smsng.co/S24Series_GalaxyAI-Demo_yt

00:00 Introduction
00:27 Circle to Search
01:13 Interpreter
02:00 Live Translate
03:11 Chat Assist
04:19 Browsing Assist
04:52 Transcript Assist
05:27 Note Assist
05:48 Photo Assist
07:04 Galaxy AI on more Galaxy devices

#GalaxyAI #GalaxyS24 #GalaxyS23 #GalaxyTabS9 #GalaxyZFlip5 #GalaxyZFold5 #Samsung

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How'd you improve #OxygenOS Lock Screen Customization, AOD, UI and AI features? Link in description

How’d you improve #OxygenOS Lock Screen Customization, AOD, UI and AI features? Link in description

How'd you improve #OxygenOS Lock Screen Customization, AOD, UI and AI features? Link in description

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Ahmad Aburob - Passion for Play (PlayStation Playmakers)

Ahmad Aburob – Passion for Play (PlayStation Playmakers)

Ahmad Aburob - Passion for Play (PlayStation Playmakers)

Check out Jordanian PlayStation Playmaker and Day one PlayStation fan, Ahmad Aburob, as he shares his favorite game ending, his thoughts on which country has the best gamers, and the evolution of gaming

The PlayStation Playmakers are a group of passionate gaming fans who happen to also be some of the most exciting creators, athletes, actors, artists, gamers, and entertainers around the world. Passion for Play is a content series featuring untold stories shared by PlayStation Playmakers, highlighting their love for gaming and history with PlayStation..

#playstation #playstationplaymakers #GodofWarRagnarok

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Virgin Media gigabit broadband now available to 17,000 homes in Rotherham for first time

  • Full-fibre broadband with top speeds of 2Gbps now available to more than 17,000 additional homes and businesses in Rotherham
  • Rotherham residents can now sign up to broadband up to 30 times faster* than the local average
  • Services are now available in Rotherham following investment by nexfibre, which is investing £4.5bn in the UK to build a new full-fibre wholesale network to 5 million homes by 2026

More than 17,000 homes and businesses in Rotherham can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services.

Customers in Rotherham can now sign-up to services including Gig2 broadband which offers top speeds of 2Gbps – 30 times faster* than local average. These hyperfast connections are perfect for busy households working remotely, streaming UHD TV shows and films, video calling friends and family and playing games online.

Virgin Media’s services are now available locally after work to bring full fibre connections to the area has been completed. The network has been built on behalf of nexfibre, which is investing £4.5bn to deliver high speed fibre to the home (FTTH) connections to 5 million homes across the UK by 2026. Virgin Media O2 is using this next-generation network to deliver its broadband and TV Stream services to homes and businesses in the area.

Julie Agnew, Managing Director of Fixed Network Expansion at Virgin Media O2 said: “17,000 more homes in Rotherham can now feel the benefit of Virgin Media’s services – with packages that include everything from next generation multigigabit broadband to easy-to-use TV streaming and entertainment services.

“These ultrareliable full fibre to the home broadband connections come with speeds – up to 30 times faster than local average – providing total peace of mind that whatever you’re doing online, you’ll never be slowed down by your service.”

Rajiv Datta, CEO at nexfibre said: “We’re proud to be able to facilitate access to futureproof hyper-fast fibre to more than 17,000 premises in Rotherham, thanks to our multi-million pound in investment. We continue on our mission to build and expand our network in suburban and semi-rural areas, and play our part in helping to close the digital divide and boost the UK economy.”

Virgin Media O2 is leading Britain’s gigabit charge with speeds of 1,000Mbps+ available across its entire network. The company invests around £2bn a year in its networks and services and is also in the process of upgrading its entire fixed network to full fibre to the home (FTTH) technology over the coming years.

In addition to its ultrafast broadband network, Virgin Media O2’s mobile network covers 99% of the nation’s population with 4G, with the business also rolling out 5G services to bring the latest mobile connectivity to more parts of the country. O2 is the only mobile network operator not to have reintroduced roaming fees in Europe and customers can save week-in week-out through Priority – its reward scheme which gives exclusive access to offers, prize draws, competitions, and presale tickets.

Customers of both Virgin Media and O2 can supercharge their services and reap extra rewards through Volt. Alongside double mobile data, roaming in 75 countries, new and existing customers who take a Virgin Media broadband service and an eligible O2 Pay Monthly plan will receive a broadband speed boost to the next tier available – meaning customers on a 500Mbps Virgin Media package could be boosted to Gig1 at no extra charge.

nexfibre is a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica and is financed with £4.5 billion of equity and debt investment. It will initially roll out fibre to 5 million homes not currently served by Virgin Media O2’s network by 2026, with the opportunity to expand to an additional 2 million homes. Virgin Media O2 is the anchor tenant of this joint venture and provides build services to nexfibre. Taken together, nexfibre and Virgin Media O2 will cover up to 23 million premises or around 80% of the UK later this decade.

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Notes to Editors

*The average (median) broadband speed in Northumberland is 54.8 Mbps. Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations Report 2022, published 15 December 2023.

nexfibre is a next generation broadband company on a mission to deliver high-speed fibre to the home (FTTH) to millions across the UK. It is a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners and Virgin Media O2’s shareholders, Liberty Global and Telefónica

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