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In other news: Far Cry HD rated in Brazil for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

by Shane Willoughby - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Had enough of all this Xbox One talk? Well, here’s a nugget of interesting information for all you Far Cry fans – a HD re-release of the original Far Cry appears to have been rated by the Brazilian Classification Board for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The original Crytek developed title was published by Ubisoft and released...

Microsoft: “Huge” Xbox 360 announcement at E3. Will keep console “vibrant” for years to come

by Shane Willoughby - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Speaking to Gamespot post Xbox One reveal, Microsoft Game Studio exec Phil Spencer has claimed that MS has a “huge” Xbox 360 announcement on the cards for E3 next month. “I think the [Xbox 360] is going to be very vibrant for many years. In fact, we have a huge [Xbox 360] announcement for E3 that I keep wanting to talk...

Microsoft won’t let indies self-publish on Xbox One. They will “court” developers as usual

by Shane Willoughby - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Microsoft has confirmed that it will not let independent developers self-publish on their next-generation Xbox One. Any developer seeking to publish a game on Xbox One must seek a publishing deal either with Microsoft itself or a third-party publisher. There will be no change with how Xbox One does business with indies and the same rules...

Microsoft: Xbox One game locking is “no different to how discs operate today”

by Shane Willoughby - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Confused about the game locking and pre-owned fee talk that emerged in the wake of last night’s Xbox One reveal? Us too. Thankfully, Microsoft’s Phil Harrison spoke to Eurogamer where he attempted to clarify a few pointers about how game locking works, what it is and how and why the fee will apply. For Harrison, what Microsoft...

Crytek’s Ryse jumps ship from 360 to Xbox One exclusive

by Shane Willoughby - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Crytek’s “Ryse” is no longer exclusive to Xbox 360 and has instead jumped ship to the Xbox One. Crytek has updated their official website to confirm Xbox One exclusivity. The site also provides a brief overview of the game and explains that the game is controller based with Kinect enhancements. “Fight as a soldier....

Thief confirmed for Xbox One release, new screen shows power of machine

by Joseph Murphy - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Eidos has confirmed Thief will hit the Xbox One. The news isn’t a surprise really with the title already confirmed for a PC, PS4 and “next-gen” release next year. But with the news comes a brand new in-game screen, and we’re told, the screen offers “a glimpse of the next generation.”: Expect more at E3...

Xbox One requires internet connection “once every day”, confirms Microsoft’s Phil Harrison

by Joseph Murphy - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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According to Microsoft, the Xbox One will require an internet connection “once every day.” Microsoft’s vice president Phil Harrison has confirmed to Kotaku that the Xbox One will require an internet connection “once every day”. Speaking after the reveal, the site asked questions about the exact requirement...

Official Xbox One Q&A confirms console requires plugged-in Kinect to function

by Joseph Murphy - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Microsoft has released an official Q&A about their introduction into next-gen which confirms the Xbox One requires Kinect 2.0 to function. All new Xbox One console packages will ship with the latest Kinect technology, but according to the official press release, having it isn’t enough. The Q&A confirms that you’ll...

EA releases new Need for Speed screen, suggests PS4, Xbox One reveal

by Joseph Murphy - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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EA has published a single screenshot from a Need for Speed title, suggesting the publisher is about to reveal a next-gen itteration for the franchise. The screen appeared on an official Need for Speed facebook page, and shows a police cruiser with the caption “Have no rules, show no mercy.” A recent linkedin entry for Criterion...

First official Forza 5 screens are go

by Joseph Murphy - on May 22nd 2013 - No Comments
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Turn 10 Studios has released the first official screens for Forza 5. Announced yesterday, along with the Xbox One, Turn 10′s introduction into the next-gen space is a gorgeous one to say the least. Have a goo and tell us what you think. ...

Remedy developed Quantum Break announced for Xbox One. Debut trailer inside

by Shane Willoughby - on May 21st 2013 - No Comments
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One of the highlights of Microsoft’s Xbox One reveal was the announcement of a new exclusive IP from Alan Wake developers Remedy Games. Not much was actually mentioned about the game, apart form the following official PR pitch: Master time to survive the present… and save the future. From the creators of Alan Wake and Max Payne...

Forza 5 announced at Xbox One reveal. Trailer inside

by Shane Willoughby - on May 21st 2013 - No Comments
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Turn 10 are developing a new Forza title for Microsoft’s Xbox One. Forza 5 was the very first game to be announced for the new console. The game will be a launch title with more details to be revealed at E3 next month. Catch the debut trailer below. ...

Battlefield 4 is coming to Xbox One and PS4 too. Releasing October 29th

by Shane Willoughby - on May 21st 2013 - No Comments
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EA and DICE will release Battlefield 4 on Microsoft’s Xbox One console. It is also a PS4 game. The announcement was made moments after Microsoft announced their new console tonight over on the official Battlefield 4 Facebook page. The game will release October 29th on PS3, PC and Xbox 360. We’re still not exactly sure if...

Destiny, Assassin’s Creed 4, Watch Dogs and Thief all confirmed for Xbox One

by Shane Willoughby - on May 21st 2013 - No Comments
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Now that Microsoft’s Xbox One is officially a “thing“, publishers and studios who have already announced their next-gen wares on PlayStation 4 and PC are starting to confirm that they too will release on Microsoft’s new console. Ubisoft were first out of the gate, confirming that Watch Dogs and Assassin’s...

Call of Duty: Ghosts Debuts at Xbox One reveal. DLC will be exclusively timed

by Shane Willoughby - on May 21st 2013 - No Comments
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Infinity Ward has revealed Call of Duty: Ghosts at this evening’s next-gen Xbox One announcement. The very first trailer for the game can be seen below. In keeping with tradition, all DLC will be timed exclusively to Xbox. Ghosts is due this November. Check out the debut trailer and a behind the scenes look at the game’s...