Call of Duty: Ghosts Will Feature Kinect Voice Commands
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
But Microsoft needs to find its gaming voice.
Having a Kinect packed with every Xbox One is a sure-fire way to make sure that every developer takes advantage of the motion-sensing features of the console. Activision has confirmed that it will be doing just that with Call of Duty: Ghosts, with voice commands implemented into the game.» Read More
The Witness Developer Video Highlights Indie Benefits
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
Jonathan Blow talks open-world puzzles.
Call him pretentious if you want, but we think indie developer Jonathan Blow is a really fascinating guy, with loads of interesting stuff to say. And, you know, his games are quite inspiring too. Here's a video of him talking about the benefits of indie development in regards to his new PS4 project, The Witness.» Read More
Report: Microsoft's Kinect DRM Patent to be Implemented in Xbox One
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
Sources claim it's more than just a harmless patent.
Remember that Kinect patent that locked users out of various content depending on what it sees? According to a new report, there is an intention to put that patent into action with the Xbox One. » Read MoreGRID 2 Special Edition is £125,000 - Comes With Real Car
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
This week couldn't get any more insane. Surely.
How would you like to own the most expensive current-generation game in the world? Codemasters will be selling a special edition of GRID 2 for a cool £125,000. Why? Because it comes with an actual, real-life racing car.» Read More
Microsoft's Pre-Owned-Killing Scheme Unveiled in Report
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
Publishers and platform holder will make cut of second hand sales.
Microsoft looks set to kill off the pre-owned games market, by introducing a system that requires retailers to pay the platform holder and publishers a significant fee for reselling Xbox One discs.» Read More
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Michael Fox's Tabletop Games Column
Feature Posted 24|May by Michael Fox
Xbox vs Cardboard Box
Good day, good day! Michael here again with Another Column About Boardgames, this time with a twist! This time it's got a bit about video games too. Get a drink and sit ye down.» Read More
Wii U Sales Skyrocket Following Xbox One Reveal
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
Coincidence?
Nintendo's Wii U has apparently been flying off of Amazon UK's virtual store shelves. Coincidentally, this sales boom began after Microsoft's curious debut of the Xbox One device.According to reports, the Wii U Premium console had shot up the online retailer's 'Movers and Shakers' list last night, from 243rd to 50th. Although no hard sales figures were revealed, it's estimated that this represents a sales boost of 386 per cent.
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UK Newspaper Ad Confirms PS4 2013 Launch
News Posted 24|May by Svend Joscelyne
Sony: What, you thought we'd leave Europe behind?
Cripes, Sony's actually going ahead with it! The electronics giant has committed to a 2013 UK launch for the PlayStation 4, after taking out a full-page advert in today's Metro newspaper.» Read More
Xbox One: Microsoft and the Cable Guy
Opinion Posted 23|May by Svend Joscelyne
Why Microsoft's TV focus is a misstep.
TV, as weve known it for decades, has become an antiquated medium. Anyone whos knowledgeable in tech will agree that consumers are changing their viewing habits - away from live cable and satellite television, towards mobile devices and online services.» Read More
FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Coming to PS4
News Posted 23|May by Svend Joscelyne
Mode won't be Xbox One exclusive.
Looks like FIFA 14's Ultimate Team mode won't be exclusive to Xbox One after all. Electronic Arts has revealed that the popular mode is also being developed for the PlayStation 4.» Read More
Microsoft Registers 'Kinect One', 'Kinect Fitness' Domains
News Posted 23|May by Svend Joscelyne
Motion games likely to feature prominently at E3.
We know that Kinect will form a big part of Microsoft's gaming plans for Xbox One, with Crytek's Ryse expected to be showcased at E3. The platform holder has registered domain names hinting at a 'Kinect One' name for the pack-in peripheral, as well as an exercise game that is likely to debut with it.» Read More
Curve Studios Unhappy With Xbox One Indie Approach
News Posted 23|May by Svend Joscelyne
MD says Microsoft is handing all the creativity to Sony.
Curve Studios, the developer responsible for bringing Mike Bithell's indie hit Thomas Was Alone to PlayStation 3 and PS Vita, has released a statement in response to Microsoft's decision to not allow self-publishing on Xbox One. And it's not very happy.» Read More
Microsoft: Games "Absolutely Critical" to Xbox One
News Posted 23|May by Svend Joscelyne
Insists that TV is just one part of the equation.
Microsoft has insisted that Xbox One is very much a game-centric device, assuring disillusioned press and public that it will spend its E3 conference on nothing but video games.» Read More
Capcom Cancels Blood Swimming Pool Event
News Posted 23|May by Svend Joscelyne
Following Woolwich attack
Capcom's blood swimming pool event, set up to promote Resident Evil Revelations, has been cancelled. The publisher has said the move was in response to the unfortunate and tragic events that took place in Woolwich yesterday.» Read More
What Does Xbox One Mean For Sony?
Opinion Posted 23|May by Gavin Dodds
Or how to take advantage of Microsoft's lack of clarity.
We've all seen the Xbox One reveal or heard or read about it from our trusted news sources. How it went depends on your view of converging entertainment media. It's the aftermath that I'm concerned with here.» Read More

