Microsoft has announced that games on the Xbox One can now use the trail system that was common on the Xbox 360. Previously the console only allowed for demos. However, these are separate titles from the actual games themselves and force developers to spend time putting them together. They also mean gamers have to make two separate downloads if they ...
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Dishonored 2 leaked details suggest new protagonist
Arkane Studios’ Dishonored is hands down one of the best stealth action titles in recent memory. Released back in October 2012 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, Dishonored was considered by many to be the year’s best action-adventure game and one of the overall best games of 2012. Needless to say, hordes of gamers have been asking for a sequel ...
Read More »Retail Xbox One won’t be able to be used as dev kits
Microsoft has revealed to Digital Spy at the Develop conference in Brighton that they are no longer working on the ability for people to use their retail Xbox One units as development kits. The plan, which was announced in August of 2013, was part of the ID@Xbox program. The policy was made in response to criticism after Microsoft’s E3 conference ...
Read More »Epic Games’ Fortnite might make it to PS4 and Xbox One
Fortnite, Epic Games’ upcoming action/building title was initially scheduled for a PC only release, but a recent interview reveals that the game might also make it to the PS4 and Xbox One at some point. Eurogamer caught up with lead designer Darren Saag and asked him whether or not we’ll end up seeing next-gen versions of the title. While he ...
Read More »Xbox 360 owners receive $75 promotional code when purchasing an Xbox One
If you’re an Xbox 360 owner and are thinking about buying an Xbox One, Microsoft is now giving you an additional reason to do so. A number of last gen users have reported that Microsoft currently has a promotion going it. The company is apparently offering $75 Xbox promotional codes with the purchase of a new standard Xbox One console, Kinect bundle ...
Read More »Cole Train might return in the next Gears of War title
It’s been more that a year since Gears of War: Judgement was released and news about a possible sequel has been scarce since then. The situation hasn’t changed much lately and all we really know about the next installation is that Black Tusk Studios will presumably develop it for the Xbox One. This isn’t much to go on, but luckily ...
Read More »Standalone PC Kinect sensor coming July 15th for $200
Today Microsoft began taking pre-orders for the Kinect v2 Sensor, which will become available starting with July 15th. The standalone sensor only works on Windows and can be purchased for the hefty sum of $200. By comparison, the $400 Kinect-free Xbox One doesn’t seem all that expensive now. So what’s with the high price tag? Well, according to the product ...
Read More »FIFA 14 and EA Sports UFC Xbox One demos no longer free
Users on NeoGAF have discovered earlier that the Xbox One demos for FIFA 14 and EA Sports UFC now cost $4.99 although they were initially free. The point of a demo is to let you try out a game before deciding to purchase it. Unsurprisingly, many people were outraged that now they have to pay just to try out these ...
Read More »Sony already sold 9 million PS4 units according to a new report
A new report suggests that Sony might be doing even better than anticipated when it comes to PS4 sales. Microsoft VP Phil Harrison recently had an interview with Edge magazine(via IBTimes) in which several aspects were discussed, including the “classic by now” Xbox One vs PS4 console wars. Harrison didn’t reveal anything new in regards to Microsoft’s sales, but reminded us of the “north of 5 ...
Read More »EA expects a great Xbox One vs PS4 fight during the Holiday
Console owners are not the only ones interested in how the Xbox One vs PS4 battle evolves, many companies also have their reasons for keeping a close eye on the situation. In a recent interview with GamesIndustry International, Electronic Arts COO Peter Moore talks about the importance of the second Holiday season for next-gen systems. Xbox One and PS4 launched during ...
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