New features coming to Xbox Live

At E3 2016, Microsoft has announced a slew of new features that are coming to Xbox Live service.

Clubs are a new way to connect with gamers and create private communities with people who have similar play styles, personal interests and values. Like a “want ad” for multiplayer, Looking for Group on Xbox Live will be the easiest way to seek out players who are available — and qualified — to jump into your multiplayer match right now.

A new online tournaments platform, for novices to aspiring pros, Arena on Xbox Live brings competitive gaming to Xbox One and Windows 10 devices. Players can sign up for tournaments directly through the Xbox UI or the Xbox app and play for prizes and bragging rights. Cortana is also coming to Xbox One, featuring familiar voice commands available on Windows 10 devices and new gaming-specific scenarios.

Gamers on Xbox One and Windows 10 can now play select multiplayer games together. Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, Sea of Thieves and Scalebound all support cross-play between Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, and now Minecraft players on iOS, Android, Windows 10 phone and Windows 10 devices can all join together.

Lastly, Microsoft is enabling Language Region Independence to give gamers more control over their Xbox experience and how they engage with their Xbox One. Language Region Independence gives gamers the freedom to choose any supported language on Xbox One, regardless of their location.

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