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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 03:09 BST

Microsoft announced Xbox One today, and despite many rumors to the contrary, the console require an always-on Internet connection. Get a breakdown of everything that happened during the reveal below.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 02:59 BST

Xbox One designers discuss the console’s architecture

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In the wake of Microsoft’s Xbox One announcement, a group of technical specialists, hosted by Larry “Major Nelson” Hyrb, dissected the hardware and software capabilities of the upcoming console.
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 02:10 BST

Are Microsoft committing to more than they can handle with Xbox One?

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With Microsoft’s Xbox One now unveiled, many are thinking they have taken on more than they can handle and are heading in a direction that could estrange the gamers. Several leading games analysts are now commenting, with varied opinions.
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 01:24 BST

Sony stocks rise following today’s announcements

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Although perhaps somewhat overshadowed by the Xbox One announcement, Sony’s PS4 presentation combined with the response to the Xbox One has sent Sony’s share price up.
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 00:47 BST

EA celebrates 30th anniversary of first games shipped

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20 May 2013 marked the 30th anniversary of the first games EA ever shipped. In a San Francisco warehouse back in 1983, all of the then EA employees, including programmers and the marketing department, all came together to pack the first five EA games to be released and ship them off to stores selling Commodore 64 games.
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 00:26 BST

Former EA boss confident in next gen-consoles

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John Riccitiello, former EA boss believes that PS4 and Xbox One will both be successful, saying, “I believe that console gaming is going to explode on the scene of consumer electronics with this next generation of consoles.”
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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 23:29 BST

Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon announced for Q1 2014

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Slitherine has announced Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, which it partially revealed back in March through a partnership with Games Workshop.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 00:05 BST

Xbox One available for pre-order through GAME, ShopTo

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Xbox One doesn’t even have a release date yet and already GAME and ShopTp are taking pre-orders.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:18 BST

Xbox One: Greenberg reiterates “main focus,” to be on games at E3 2013

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Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg has reiterated to expect more on not only Xbox One at E3, but a major focus on the games.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:10 BST

Xbox One: live TV available in US only at launch, requires separate device

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Xbox One’s live TV fucntionality will only be available in the US at launch, a press release from Microsoft has confirmed.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 22:32 BST

Battlefield 4 will release on October 29, confirmed for Xbox One

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Battlefield 4 will release on October 29 and will be made available on Xbox One, EA has announced. The release date covers current-gen and PC, and those who pre-order will nab the China Rising Expansion Pack. Players will “fight for dominance across the vast and majestic Chinese mainland in four massive maps, using all-new vehicles and high-tech military equipment.” Sounds lovely. Hit up the link for more and full artwork for the expansion is below.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:11 BST

Xbox One architecture panel live streaming on Twitch

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Major Nelson will be hosting a live stream at any minute discussing the architecture of Xbox One.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 02:08 BST

EA Sports trailers show off new Ignite Engine

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EA Sports has released some videos showing off its new Ingnite Engine. Feast your eyes below. EA Sports announced a partnership today with Xbox One, but didn’t go into details on what it was – likely it has to do with exclusive content for its UFC, NBA Live, and Madden licenses. The firm announced today that FIFA 14 Ultimate Team would launch on Xbox One exclusively, so the partnerships is likely more incentives such as this; however, the games will also be released on PS4, but whether versions for Sony’s console will also contain exclusive content remains to be seen.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:12 BST

Xbox One: Black Tusk’s first game will announce at E3 2013

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Xbox One just got announced, and shortly after the show wrapped Microsoft confirmed that the first game from its new internal studio Black Tusk will be shown at E3 2013.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:31 BST

Analyst: “it’s too early to predict” whether Xbox One or PS4 will have the biggest market share

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Jesse Divnich, industry analyst for EEDAR has weighed in on Xbox One’s reveal by providing his thought on the new console in an industry letter.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:13 BST

Xbox One: Destiny release confirmed by Bungie

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Xbox One will get its own version of Destiny, developer Bungie has confirmed.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:13 BST

Crytek’s CryEngine 3 “an officially licensed provider of middleware and tools” for Xbox One

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Crytek has announced that its CryEngine 3 technology is “already primed for Xbox One,” and the firm is “equipped to start creating software for the system now.”

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:13 BST

Xbox One: Thief will launch on Microsoft’s console, Square confirms

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Xbox One will see the launch of Eidos Montreal’s Thief reboot, publisher Square-Enix has confirmed.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 02:53 BST

Xbox One: always-on, used game questions remain unclear

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Xbox One was announced today, and despite rumors to the contrary, VG247 was told in Londo today it will not require an always-on connection. However, we have heard conflicting reports regarding the need for an online connection, and whether the console will allow for used games to be played – another heavy rumor for eons.

Get the skinny on what is clear and what isn’t below.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:14 BST

Xbox One: Ubisoft confirms Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed 4, more

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Xbox One will receive top Ubisoft titles, including Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. The publisher will launch at least six next-gen titles Microsoft’s format in the next 12 months.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 22:45 BST

Call of Duty: Ghosts Xbox One gameplay shown, all DLC is timed exclusive

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Call of Duty: Ghosts has been shown for Xbox One at Microsoft’s reveal event. See both the official behind-the-scenes trailer, and the new reveal trailer here.

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