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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 01:25 BST

Microsoft has confirmed “certain polices” pertaining to its DRM control with Xbox One have been changed, such as 24-hour check-ins, “no limitations” to using and sharing disc-based games, and more. Full report below.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 06:10 BST

Mad Catz PS3 accessories incompatible with PS4, no new products confirmed

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Mad Catz has confirmed that it’s PlayStation 3 peripherals won’t work with PlayStation 4, but hasn’t announced any new products in support of the new console.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 06:24 BST

Respawn doing anything but shooters is not “the smart thing to do”

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Although it’s determined to offer something fresh and new with Titanfall, Respawn stuck to its strengths when it elected to make a shooter for is first project.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 05:39 BST

Bleszinski predicts publisher closures, more DLC thanks to Xbox One policy changes

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Fire from the sky and demons in your closet; Microsoft’s reversal of its Xbox One DRM policies is the first sign of gaming’s imminent apocalypse, according to Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 03:32 BST

EA won’t resurrect Online Pass system following Xbox One policy change

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EA won’t bring back the Online Pass system it cancelled before Sony and Microsoft both adopted used game-friendly policies for next-gen consoles.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 03:20 BST

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition pulled, sequel and Android port on hold

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A mysterious issues between Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition developer Beamdog and its publisher has stalled both projects.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 02:59 BST

Final Fantasy 15 E3 gameplay shows a high level Noctis

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Describing Final Fantasy 15′s combat, director Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that players won’t have access to all the skills and abilities Noctis uses in gameplay footage released at E3.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 02:27 BST

The War Z is now Infestation: Survivor Stories

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Following a copyright claim, Hammerpoint Interactive has changed the title of controversial zombie survival MMO The War Z to Infestation: Survivor Stories.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 02:19 BST

Titanfall offers a “new skill to master”

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Respawn Entertainment’s new game is, of course, a shooter – but a shooter with a twist, and on the TItanfall team hopes will challenge even expert players.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 01:24 BST

Xbox One day one update, installs and Kinect requirement confirmed

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You’ll still need to install your games, have a Kinect plugged in, and download a day one update, Xbox corporate vice-president Marc Whitten has said, despite today’s Xbox One policy changes.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 01:05 BST

Xbox One reversal a “win/win” for consumers and businesses, says GameFly

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Games rental service GameFly is also pretty chuffed that Microsoft has changed its DRM policies.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 00:53 BST

MLG drops North American StarCraft 2 World Championship Series

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Major League Gaming has backed out of an agreement to host Blizzard’s North American StarCraft 2 World Championship Series, amid talk of a lack of support from the developer.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 00:32 BST

Witcher 3 dev: too many features make for an “average, crappy game”

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CD Projekt RED is prepared to cross a few things off its wishlist if it makes The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt a better game.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 00:03 BST

Xbox One DRM policy reversals “great news for gamers”, says GameStop

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GameStop is very, very pleased about Microsoft’s decision to open the Xbox One to used games – and so are its shareholders.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 23:54 BST

Battlefield 4 spectator mode gets video preview

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DICE producer Daniel Matros presents almost 15 minutes of alpha footage of Battlefield 4′s Spectator mode, which brings an eSports (and machinima) friendly viewing mode to the shooter series.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 23:39 BST

Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers looks to be Namco Bandai’s PS3 reveal

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Bas news, Solatorobo fans – Namco Bandai’s teaser is probably for Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers rather than a new CyberConnect2 game.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 23:27 BST

Mass Effect’s original writer discusses alternate ending plans

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Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 writer Drew Karpyshyn has detailed the vague plans he had for the ending of Mass Effect 3 before exiting the project. Some Mass Effect trilogy spoilers follow.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 23:14 BST

Xbox One DRM policy changes waited on gamers knowing “complete story”

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Microsoft’s eyebrow-raising reversal of its Xbox One DRM policies has been in the works for some time, corporate vice president of Xbox Marc Whitten has said, but Microsoft wanted to tell the “complete story” before it made such a dramatic public reversal.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 22:53 BST

Princess of Arcadias gets first images

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Nippon Ichi has released some devastatingly colourful artwork as well as the first screenshots for its new side-scrolling RPG, Princess of Arcadias. We don’t know very much about the PlayStation 3 exclusive just yet except that it stars a crowned girl – presumably the titular princess – kicking all kinds of arse with a variety of enormous weapons. Visit AllGamesBeta to check out the gallery.

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 22:41 BST

War of the Roses Guns of Burgundy update adds handgonnes

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The latest free content update for War of the Roses adds the world’s first portable firearm to the mix – handgonnes.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 01:25 BST

Xbox One 24 hour check-in, used policies, more dropped

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Microsoft has confirmed “certain polices” pertaining to its DRM control with Xbox One have been changed, such as 24-hour check-ins, “no limitations” to using and sharing disc-based games, and more. Full report below.

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