The Power of Storytelling in Gaming
Gaming is centered on stories. Stories are what bring games to life, what makes them so compelling and irresistible to play. While many games emphasize gameplay mechanics or impressive graphics or visual displays, the storytelling of a game is what binds each of these elements together into a cohesive whole. A story is what transforms […]
What Can Indie Games Teach Us About Kindness?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind if I say, “kindness in gaming”? Most probably it’ll be being fair, inclusive, and yes, kind to the people you play with, whether you know them or not. That is pretty much where good gaming lies, right? Nevertheless, unlike other forms of entertainment, gaming requires an active […]
Next 30 Days of Season 26
Moving Into May April has come and gone and we’re now already close to the halfway point of the new season. As we move into the month of May, we’d like to highlight some exciting events that are coming up as well as express our sincere gratitude to all our Xbox Ambassadors. We’d like to […]
Combating Toxic Behavior in Gaming
Gaming is one of the globe’s fastest growing activities, and has brought enrichment and recreation to billions across the world. Gaming provides an outlet for engagement, community, and friendship that is safe, accessible, and affordable. However, at the same time, there are pockets of the gaming world filled with harmful and toxic groups and cultures. […]
Gaming Positively with the Xbox Ambassadors
In the interest of keeping this as brief as possible (we’ve all got games to get back to), let me begin with the end; making the Xbox community an overall more positive and kinder place can only be good for us in the long run, both in gaming circles and out. Now, why do I […]
How a More Diverse Audience is Changing the Gaming Industry
There are few activities growing faster in popularity than gaming. Globally, it’s estimated that as many as 2.7 billion people played video games in 2020. For billions across the world, gaming is a fun, engaging, and affordable hobby that keeps them connected with friends and family. The recent astronomical growth in gaming has not only […]
The Benefits of Gaming for Older Gamers
I am 44 years old and have been gaming for most of my life. I’ve played on most consoles and of course my PC as well. I remember getting the first Xbox and the excitement I felt when opening the box and setting it up for the first time. I got that feeling again last […]
X-Men and the Xbox
Now that Xbox is acquiring Activision, can we discuss the games that we’d like to see join Game Pass or get a remaster? For me personally, I would love to see the X-Men games join the Game Pass library. Three games in particular stand out to me from my childhood, and all three were released […]
LunaLight7 is the Ambassador of the Month for April 2022!
Our newest Xbox Ambassador of the Month is LunaLight7! She’s been an Xbox Ambassador since 2017 and is an active, helpful, and valuable member of the Xbox community. Below we have an extended question and answer session with LunaLight7, and be sure to say hello the next time you see her around. How did gaming […]
First 30 Days of Season 26
Looking Ahead to Season 26 – The Storyteller The theme of Season 26 is the Storyteller. The storyteller has always played a prominent role in gaming. After all, gaming is simply another medium in which to present new thoughts, ideas, or stories. Being the season of the Storyteller is also especially fitting because Asian and […]
March Radness 2022 Wrap Up
After nearly a month of voting, the moment has finally come to celebrate the winners of this year’s Xbox Ambassadors March Radness. We started with four brackets with sixteen games but as the weeks progressed and the voting finished, we’re left with the winners of our four categories. We want to thank all the voters […]
Sharing New Experiences and Seeking New Horizons
There are few activities that offer the versatility, scale, or depth of immersion available in gaming. Gaming platforms allow you to dive into new worlds or ages from your desk or living room, or even from your seat on the city bus. Because of gaming’s incredible ability to create new worlds and environments, you can […]