Category Archives: Xbox

Thu, May 09, 2013 | 17:14 BST

PS4 allowed Assassin’s Creed 4 team to “deliver more graphical detail, harness advancements”

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Ubisoft has posted a video for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag on the PS Blog, in which creative director Jean Guesdon and associate producer Sylvain Trottier discuss some of the advancements the team’s been able to “harness” on PS4.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 22:35 BST

EA’s “major titles” for FY14 using Frostbite 3 won’t be for Wii U

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During its call to investors last night, EA mentioned more than once it was working on 11 “major titles” slated for release during its fiscal year 2014 which use its Frostbite 3 engine, including Battlefield 4. However, the firm isn’t planning on shipping any Star Wars title in FY14 and none of the releases using the new engine will be for Wii U.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 19:22 BST

Consoles don’t need a five year turn-around unless there’s a “big enough leap,” – Epic VP

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Epic Games vice president Mark Rein doesn’t believe console manufacturers have dropped the ball by not releasing a new console every five years.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 17:03 BST

Wolfenstein: The New Order – Warren Spector apologizes over comments

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Bethesda has released the debut video for Wolfenstein: The New Order to the masses, now that the exclusivity period has ended on it. Get it below. Meanwhile, Warren Spector has apologized to fans over comments he made regarding the game yesterday.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 15:24 BST

Microsoft to reveal “next chapter of Xbox gaming experiences,” at Gamescom

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Microsoft plans to reveal the “next chapter of Xbox gaming experiences,” at Gamescom in August, according to Xbox EMEA’s Graeme Boyd. This marks the return of MS at the Cologne event after skipping out in 2012. According to Boyd, “Xbox will be back at gamescom this August,” which means between the next-Xbox reveal on May 21, and E3 in June, there’s lots of Xbox news heading your way. Gamescom 2013 takes place August 21- 25. Via Polygon.

Wed, May 08, 2013 | 05:37 BST

Wolfenstein: The New Order announced, out in Q4

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Bethesda has announced Wolfenstein: The New Order for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and next-gen systems during Q4 2013.

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Sat, May 04, 2013 | 19:30 BST

Lucid Games teases project, PGR5 hopes reignited

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Lucid Games has teased that “mid-May” will be an interesting month for the studio.

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Fri, May 03, 2013 | 21:03 BST

Watch Dogs developer diary discusses PS4 development

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A developer diary for Watch Dogs has been posted on the PS Blog titled: Conversations With Creators.

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Sat, May 04, 2013 | 19:46 BST

Next Xbox out in November for $499, $299 with sub – report

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A report from Paul Thurrott claims the next Xbox will launch in early November for $499. Alternatively, you will be able to purchase one for $299 providing you’re wiling to pay a monthly $15 subscription fee for Xbox Live.

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Fri, May 03, 2013 | 12:37 BST

Fable MMO: Molyneux sheds light on Lionhead’s brainstorming

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Fable as an MMO could do “reasonably well,” according to former Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux. The 22 Cans founder has shed light on the team’s brainstorming around the project while he was involved.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 11:46 BST

Xbox 720: Molyneux “knew a lot” about Microsoft’s plans, is currently “fascinated” by reveal

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Microsoft is gearing up to announce its Xbox 360 successor at an event on May 21, and former creative director at Microsoft Game Studios Peter Molyneux has suggested that while he “knew a lot” about the company’s next-gen plans, he’s fascinated to see which way the reveal will go.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 17:46 BST

Obsidian working on “unique next-gen game”, hiring talent

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Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian Entertainment is currently working on what it calls a “Unique next generation game,” and is currently hiring for staff with a passion for RPG and action games. Could it be Fallout 4, or something new? You be the judge.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 11:06 BST

Microsoft will stream its pre-E3 presentation June 10

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Microsoft will stream its pre-E3 press conference, which takes place at the Galen Center on the University of Southern California campus Monday, June 10. Press invites started rolling out this afternoon, and while it’s not open to the public, Major Nelson will be giving away passes starting next week. Details on how to watch the proceedings will be announced next month. E3 takes place June 11-13.

Thu, May 02, 2013 | 10:51 BST

Call of Duty: Ghosts announced for current and “next-gen”

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Call of Duty: Ghosts has been made official by Activision after rumors of the game’s contents first surfaced in March, and the recent teasing by the firm itself.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 16:36 BST

Molyneux considering presence at Xbox unveiling, Curiosity cube contents may be revealed May 21

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Peter Molyneux has said he will likely be present during the Next Xbox reveal on May 21, due to an “opportunity that’s come up” for him to be involved.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 12:46 BST

Xbox Fusion domains registered at Microsoft, suggests name – rumour

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Xbox Fusion could be the name of Microsoft’s next-gen console, according to a slew of domain registrations that have popped up in the wild. The name has been rumoured before apparently, but the domains have only been unearthed recently.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 06:19 BST

Microsoft to host its pre-E3 press conference June 10

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Microsoft will once again host its pre-E3 press conference at the Galen Center on the University of Southern California campus on Monday, June 10.

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Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 10:48 BST

Next-Xbox reveal set for May 21 in Redmond, Washington

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Microsoft is ready to send out invites for its next Xbox console, according and image which appears to be an RSVP. Furthermore, Major Nelson has confirmed the matter.

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Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 08:13 BST

Lionhead Studios appoints John Needham as new boss

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Lionhead Studios has been angling for a new steward since Peter Molyneux left for the world of cubes and curiosity. John Needham has been selected as his successor as studio head.

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Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 08:22 BST

Lords of the Fallen: Witcher producer making new RPG for next-gen formats

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Lords of the Fallen is the new RPG from Tomasz Gop, executive producer of the first two Witcher games while he was at CD Projekt RED. It’s heading to PS4, PC and Xbox 720 next year and German outfit Deck 13 is developing. It’s also meant to be hard, like Dark Souls.

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