Category Archives: Microsoft

Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:08 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 | 21:10 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.

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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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:11 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.

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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 | 21:12 BST

Xbox One “an evolutionary step in the entertainment consumption experience,” says EEDAR

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 | 21:06 BST

Xbox One rumor busters: always-on not required, conflicting reports on used games

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

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 19:49 BST

Xbox One TV strategy: Halo live-action series confirmed, Steven Spielberg to direct

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Xbox One will be home to bespoke TV shows, digital shorts and much more.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 19:50 BST

Xbox One: Quantum Break revealed by Remedy

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Quantum Break is the debut Xbox One game from Alan Wake studio Remedy.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 18:50 BST

Xbox One & EA announce partnership

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Xbox One hand EA have unveiled a new partnership moving forward on Microsoft’s new console.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 18:37 BST

Xbox One: new Xbox Live service detailed, game capture confirmed

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Xbox One’s new Xbox Live service has been revealed at Microsoft’s reveal event in Redmond.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 19:15 BST

Xbox One revealed in Redmond: motion, voice and dash functions shown

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Xbox One has been officially revealed at Microsoft’s Redmond campus, putting to bed months of speculation.

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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 | 17:06 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 | 16:16 BST

Farewell Xbox 360, it’s been emotional

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Xbox 720 is getting unveiled tonight and the internet is in full hype-gasm mode as you read this. VG247′s Dave Cook recalls his fond memories of Microsoft’s rig, and why it turned him into a filthy traitor.

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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 | 14:15 BST

Coming soon to XBL Marketplace Batgirl for Injustice: Gods Among Us, Most Wanted Complete DLC Bundle

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The DLC schedule for the Xbox Live Marketplace has been announced a bit early this week, because apparently Microsoft is busy with other things today. Lord knows what that could be. Anyway, whatever it is they have planned, starting today, you can pick up Batgirl for Injustice: Gods Among Us, the Need for Speed: Most Wanted Complete DLC Bundle, ans get a discount on D3 Publisher titles until May 27. Full update is below.

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Tue, May 21, 2013 | 12:54 BST

Killer is Dead gets huge screen dump: shows bosses, combat & more

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Killer is Dead developer Grasshopper Manufacture has released a huge gallery of new shots for its twisted action game, showing off four bosses, plenty of sword-play some bloke riding a tiger, obviously. The game’s out on PS3 and Xbox 360 in August.

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