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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 12:16 BST

Xbox’s next generation was shown only as a concept in Seattle yesterday, as the truth of Microsoft’s multi-media intention. Wait for E3 to judge its games component, says Patrick Garratt.

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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 04:27 BST

Is Far Cry making a comeback?

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With the recent success of Ubisoft’s throwback to the 80′s with the Far Cry 3 DLC Blood Dragon, it looks like they may have decided to do another throwback, this time to the original Far Cry.

A Far Cry HD listing for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 has surfaced on the Brazil’s rating board site. No announcement had been made by Ubisoft, but with the success the franchise is having, it could be on the cards.

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 04:28 BST

Free respec offered for Dust 514 players

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While DUST 514, the console based MMO/FPS set in the Eve Online universe, is continuing to receive changes from CCP to its skill system based on feedback from players, some players are not happy with the effects the changes are having on their chosen skills. To help things run more smoothly CCP is offering players a chance to request one free respec.

Players are able to request a respec by emailing the CCP support teamwith any key information. This option is available from now through to May 31st, thanks to Ten Ton Hammer.

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 03:33 BST

Age of Conan’s 5th anniversary in-game event

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As part of the celebrations for Funcom’s Age of Conan 5 year anniversary, brutal boss monsters will be roaming and rampaging through the world of Hyboria for five days in a row.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 03:03 BST

DDO update kicks off Shadowfell Conspiracy prequel

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Update 18 for Dungeons and Dragons Online releases today in preparation for the Shadowfell Conspiracy expansion pack. The update serves as a prequel to the expansion pack set to release on 5 June and adds two new quests, available to all players, known as the Disciples of Shadow.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 02:22 BST

Major Nelson’s Xbox One Q&A chat transcribe

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Xbox LIVE programming director Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb answered questions about Xbox One in a live Yahoo! chat today. He shed some light on a few minor details and shrugged others off to be addressed at E3, which he points out is merely 18 days away.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 01:17 BST

Xbox Fitness and Kinect One domains registered by Microsoft

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Microsoft has registered domain names for the new Kinect hardware, which will come bundled with the console, called Kinect One as well as what is likely to be a new Kinect-based fitness game for the new console, called Xbox Fitness.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 00:51 BST

Xbox One reveal creates anticipation and dissapointment for indie devs

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With Sony and Nintendo both making visible efforts to promote and improve independent developer involvement and access to their consoles, the independent developer presence was clearly lacking in Microsoft’s Xbox One reveal. Several independent developers, as well as Ouya, offer their thoughts on the reveal.
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Thu, May 23, 2013 | 00:13 BST

Microsoft’s focus will remain away from PC games

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Microsoft has announced 15 exclusive games coming to the Xbox One in its first year but PC gamers aren’t likely to see all of that content. When asked about Microsoft’s Window’s 8 gaming strategy, Matt Booty, general manager of Redmond Game Studios and Platforms, said, “We have got everything from very, very casual games, like our very much improved and reimagined Solitaire, all the way to graphically complicated games like The Harvest.”
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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 23:01 BST

Scourge: Outbreak releasing on Xbox Live in July

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UFO Interactive Games in partnership with Tragnarion Studios has announced a July release for Scourge: Outbreak on Xbox Live.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 22:53 BST

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition is available now on PSN

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Konami has announced that Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Ultimate Edition is available now on PSN. The bundle features the full game and all downloadable content which includes Cyborg Ninja Armor Skin, MGS4 Raiden Skin, Commando Armor Skin, White Armor Skin, Inferno Armor Skin, VR Missions and side stories, “Jetstream” and “Blade Wolf”. The edition will run you $74.99.

Wed, May 22, 2013 | 22:39 BST

NFL’s Xbox One deal worth $400 million over five years – report

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A report from the Associated Press indicates that the deal between the NFL and Microsoft for Xbox One is worth $400 million over five years for the NFL.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 22:29 BST

Sony board discussing whether to split Entertainment and Electronics divisions

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Sony is discussing whether to split its entertainment business, which houses PlayStation, from its electronics division – a possibility which saw stock prices rise yesterday.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 21:55 BST

Elminage Original to be published by Ghostlight in Europe, out this summer

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Ghostlight has announced it will be publishing Elminage Original, Starfish-SD’s first-person PSP dungeon crawler, in Europe and it will come with all the improvements made with the patch released in the US. The PSP game may even get a collector’s edition, and if it does, it will be made available in limited quantities and not in a “standard” edition. Elminage Original will be made available this summer. Thanks, Siliconera.

Thu, May 23, 2013 | 01:55 BST

The Warriors lands on PSN next week

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As promised earlier this month, Rockstar has announced that The Warriors will arrive on PSN next week for PS3. The title will be available as part of the PS3 Classics collection, and arrives on the US end of the store May 28 for $9.99 and on the European end May 29.

Wed, May 22, 2013 | 21:32 BST

Microsoft may release a 1 vs 100 style game in some capacity with Xbox One

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Phil Spencer has said Microsoft may return to a 1 vs 100 game in some capacity with Xbox One, as the company learned a lot from the XBL quiz game.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 21:23 BST

Call of Duty: Ghosts next-gen engine shown in side by side comparison video

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Infinity Ward has released a video showing the tech differences between Call of Duty: Ghosts and Modern Warfare 3.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 20:34 BST

Remedy to “create something new for Alan Wake when the time is right”

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Remedy Entertainment boss Sam Lake has posted a video over on Humble Bundle, discussing why the team decided to create a new experience with Quantum Break instead of revisiting the Alan Wake IP for Xbox One.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 20:33 BST

Humble Weekly sale adds Alan Wake: Collector’s Edition, American Nightmare

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Nothing is more exciting than to open an email from Humble Bundle and see a “pay what you want” offer on Alan Wake. Don’t believe me? Click here then, and see for yourself. For the rest of the week, you can pay what you want for the Alan Wake: Collector’s Edition and Alan Wake’s American Nightmare for Windows and Steam, and it’s all for a good cause. Each includes the soundtrack and all sorts of bonus content. So far 31,139 people have purchased the bundle.

Wed, May 22, 2013 | 22:16 BST

FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be released on PS4 – EA rep

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FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be release on PS4 according to an EA representative’s comments to CVG.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 23:10 BST

Xbox One: “If you’re backwards compatible, you’re really backwards,” says Mattrick

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Xbox One won’t be backwards compatible, and it’s not like anyone was expecting it to be, really; however, according to Microsoft’s Don Mattrick, such thinking is “backwards” anyway.
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