Author Archives: Stephany Nunneley

Wed, May 22, 2013 | 14:17 BST

Ryse confirmed as Xbox One title per Crytek website

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Ryse is an Xbox One exclusive, according to an update on Crytek’s website.

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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 14:07 BST

Xbox One proves “Microsoft has a capable platform in the living room battle” – analyst

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With the reveal of Xbox One yesterday, analysts have been weighing in on Microsoft’s all-in-one machine, with Colin Sebastian calling it a “possible contender” in the living room battle.

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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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Wed, May 22, 2013 | 11:14 BST

Battlefield 4 hits current-gen Oct 29, Xbox One & PS4 date pending

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Battlefield 4 was announced for an October 29 release date last night for all formats, but EA has since clarified that the shooter will only hit current-gen formats from this date, and will hit PS4 and Xbox One at a later date.

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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 | 21:31 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

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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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 | 17:21 BST

Metro: Last Light Season Pass and single-player DLC details coming tomorrow

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The official Twitter account for Metro: Last Light has revealed that information on the Season Pass and future DLC will hit tomorrow. The DLC is single-player content expanding the world of in the game, and the Season Pass will contain all the content being created since Last Light’s completion. It will also be offered at a discount for those who want to grab it. So, in other words, look out for more information tomorrow.

Tue, May 21, 2013 | 17:14 BST

EA teases possibility of new Star Wars: Battlefront game

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EA CFO Blake Jorgensen has teased the firm may possibly revisit the Star Wars: Battlefront IP now that the firm has the rights to develop the games from Disney.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 17:06 BST

NBA Live 14 announced for next-gen consoles

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NBA Live 14 has been announced for next-generation consoles by Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen. The news was revealed as part of his talk during the Stifel Nicolaus 2013 Internet, Media and Communications Conference today. The game is set for release later this year, and may be part of the new Xbox console reveal today, if NBA Live tweets are any indication. NBA Live 13 was set to be the latest game in the series, slated for last fall, but was ultimately cancelled by EA with the promise the franchise would return in 2013. Thanks, Polygon.

Tue, May 21, 2013 | 16:37 BST

Dungeonland updated with Infinite Dungeon mode, now available for Mac

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Critical Studio has released an update for Dunegonland, which comes with Infinite Dungeon Mode and a new achievement-style Star System. The game is also now available for Mac.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 16:26 BST

Men’s Room Mayhem video shows how messy a bathroom can get

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Men’s Room Mayhem is out this week on Vita and mobile devices, and you can get a glimpse at some of the messes you will have to clean up below. These fella’s aren’t real good at aiming are they? Maybe they should sit down. It’s out today through the US PS Store and on May 22 in Europe. It will be made available worldwide on the App Store, Google Play Store and the Amazon App store May 23. On Vita, it will run you £1.99/€2.49/$1.99 and on mobile devices for £0.69/€0.89/$0.99.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 16:06 BST

Neverwinter devs issue rollback after Auction House and Astral Diamond Exchange exploit found

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Neverwinter players who are playing the beta may have noticed a rollback, after Crytpic was informed by players of an exploit which some players used to their economic advantage. Recall the recent exploit in Diablo 3 which resulted in the Auction Houses being brought down and you get the idea.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 15:25 BST

Assassin’s Creed 4 on PS3 is stellar despite PS4′s “visual innovations,” says Ubisoft

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Jean Guesdon, creative director at Ubisoft Montreal, has told VG247 that while the PS4 is definitely a hug leap forward compared to PS3, those who plan on purchasing Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag for PS3 won’t be disappointed, as it will still be a stellar experience.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 15:04 BST

Injustice: Gods Among Us video delves into Batgirl’s history

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To coincide with e availability of Batgirl for Injustice: Gods Among Us, Warner has released a history trailer for the lovely lady. Hit up the break for a watch. The character will be made available as DLC later on the PS Store in the US once it updates, is out today on Xbox Live as well, and will hit PSN in Europe tomorrow.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 15:06 BST

Guild Wars 2 has been given a permanent price drop

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Guild Wars 2 has been given a permanent price drop, NCsoft has announced. The standard edition will now run you £34.99/$49.99 and the Deluxe version £49.99/$69.99. The new price point, which is $10 off the launch price, is effective starting today. The new price coincides with the conclusion of the Southsun Cove event next week, called Last Stand at Southsun. All sorts of things will be happening during the next week, and you can find out more information through a previous post on the matter, and look over ArenaNet’s update page here.