Category Archives: Xbox

Mon, May 20, 2013 | 16:55 BST

Xbox 720 reveal teased by car-maker McLaren

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Microsoft is revealing ‘something special’ at its Xbox 720 unveiling, according to car maker McLaren Automotive. The company’s cars have featured in previous Forza Motorsport and Project Gotham Racing games, suggesting a new instalment in either franchise could be announced tomorrow.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 15:45 BST

Xbox 720 reveal event will showcase IllumiRoom tech – rumour

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Microsoft will unveil its IllumiRoom projection technology as part of tomorrow night’s Xbox 720 reveal event in Redmond, according to tech blogger Paul Thurrott.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 12:41 BST

Forza Vista trademark appears ahead of Xbox 720 reveal

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ForzaVista has been trademarked by Microsoft, ahead of the company’s Xbox 720 reveal tomorrow. Cool your jets however, as this doesn’t appear to be a game itself, but a feature within a game.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 09:39 BST

Xbox 720 reveal: watch it live here

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Microsoft will unveil Xbox 720 in Redmond tomorrow night, May 21 at 10am local time, or 6pm in the UK. You can watch the next-generation of Xbox unfold right here on VG247.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 16:08 BST

Xbox 720 reveal: all the rumours in one place

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UPDATED: The new Xbox will be revealed on May 21st. VG247′s Dave Cook recaps all the big rumours surrounding Microsoft’s next-gen rig in one handy feed.

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Mon, May 20, 2013 | 04:48 BST

Infinite possibilities for an Xbox Christmas

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Whilst not confirmed, the not-so-subtle hints coming from Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg do indicate a very interesting Christmas for us all. Will both Sony and Microsoft be trying to muscle in on your holiday list?

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 18:37 BST

Microsoft to announce “tons of exclusives” at E3 next month

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Microsoft is set to unveil its new Xbox console next week, but it is apparently saving some of its big software announcements for E3 as the console reveal is serving as foundation laying so to speak.

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Sat, May 18, 2013 | 17:10 BST

Ascend: Hand of Kul video discusses the importance of deity alliance

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In Ascend: Hand of Kul, formerly known as Ascend: New Gods, the deity you align yourself with will provide your character with specific abilities in which to dispatch of your enemies.The chaotic Goddess of Darkness, the “zealous” God of Light, or the “manipulative” Lord of the Void will each bestow upon the faithful various spells as well as abilities which can enhance your melee damage or reinforce your armor. All is explained in the video below. Developed by Signal Studios, the F2P game is still accepting beta applications.

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Fri, May 17, 2013 | 20:43 BST

New Xbox dashboard to hit public beta in June or July to prep for next console – report

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Microsoft will reveal its next Xbox console on Tuesday, May 21 – that’s next week – and still rumors and reports are coming out of the woodwork with no signs of stopping. Today’s rumor pertains to dashboard UI and tile changes and the size of the console.

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 20:42 BST

Watch Dogs players may not notice others in a multiplayer session right away

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Watch Dogs’ Jonathan Morin has explained how the multiplayer will work in the game, without giving too much away on it. Essentially, players will always be in their “own session,” but it can be merged with others to where players will “intertwine.”

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 17:00 BST

Lords of the Fallen will be playable at E3

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City Interactive has announced Lords of the Fallen, for next-gen and PC releasing in 2014, will be shown at E3.

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Fri, May 17, 2013 | 03:48 BST

Fable 4 watch: job ads posted for “re-imagining” existing IP

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Fable 4 could actually be a thing, following a series of new job adverts from Lionhead Studios. One particular post calls on Unreal Engine experts with experience in “re-imagining existing franchises”.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 19:07 BST

Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag trailer is full of pirate shenanigans

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Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, showing off some high seas battle, pirate mayhem, and leaping assassins. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is out on October on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 and next-gen systems.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 13:41 BST

Microsoft Points to be culled with release of new Xbox console – rumor

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Microsoft will announce Microsoft Points will be culled with the release of its next Xbox console, according to a report.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 19:09 BST

Xbox 720 job ads point to X86 processing, PC architecture

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Microsoft has posted another round of job adverts calling on applicants to apply for a range of roles that may or may not be linked to features of the Xbox 720. Take your salt pinches and venture onward.

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Wed, May 15, 2013 | 06:31 BST

Wolfenstein: The New Order concept art, screens released

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Wolfenstein: The New Order assets featuring concept art, screenshots, and temporary box art have been released by Bethesda.

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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 11:20 BST

Pixeljunk boss talks ‘core’ next-gen innovation, Microsoft’s poor performance in Japan

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Pixeljunk developer Q-Games has expressed its hope for a resurgence in core games going into the next generation. Studio president Dylan Cuthbert isn’t just talking about Call of Duty though, but proper, innovative ‘gamer’s games’ that can sell for more than a low digital asking price.

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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 10:04 BST

Xbox 720 reveal: Microsoft staff tweet pictures of venue’s creation

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Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its Xbox successor on May 21, and is currently building a venue for the big day. Chief of staff for interactive entertainment business Aaron Greenberg and Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hyrb have been tweeting photos of the venue’s creation.

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Sat, May 11, 2013 | 20:55 BST

Bleszinski: next-gen console winner will embrace “connectivity, sharing, user content”

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When in comes to next-gen systems, Cliff Bleszinski feels Sony’s really embraced the indie and sharing scenes, and he’s really interested in what Microsoft has to show on May 21.

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Sat, May 11, 2013 | 19:24 BST

Wii U needs a “super IP,” Microsoft needs to “reinvent” itself in Japan, says Cuthbert

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Q-Games’ president, Dylan Cuthbert, believes Nintendo is need of “super IP, a special IP” in order to get more consumers interested in Wii U, and in order for Microsoft to carve out a slot in the Japanese market, it needs to reinvent itself.

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