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Microsoft has unveiled a redesign of the Xbox 360 that is available now. The new console mirrors the design aesthetic of the Xbox One. By available now” Microsoft presumably means in the coming days. And in America, although UK gamers shouldn’t have to wait too long. Furthermore, existing Xbox Live …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Metal Gear Solid V demo opens E3 press conference
Solid Snake was the first Xbox One star to appear at today’s Microsoft press conference. The platform holder kicked off its event with a lengthy trailer demonstrating the open world gameplay of the upcoming stealth action game. Using the new Fox engine, Metal Gear Solid V offers realtime weather and …
Read More »E3 2013: Metal Gear Solid V opens Microsoft conference
Open world title Phantom Pain coming to Xbox One
Read More »State of Decay becomes second fastest selling XBLA title ever
Sales of 250,000 in its first two days have seen zombie romp State of Decay become the second fastest selling Xbox Live Arcade title ever. The only game to better its performance is Mojang’s Minecraft. "This was you,” a statement from developer Undead Labs said. We did not have an …
Read More »E3 2013: Watch Microsoft’s press conference here
Presentation kicks off at 5:30pm UK time, 9:30am PST
Read More »Blockbuster backs Xbox One – despite rental block
UK rental and retail chain Blockbuster has said it is happy to support Microsoft’s new console, even though it prevents the use of rented games. In the still-confusing clarifications released last week, Microsoft said that ‘loaning and renting games’ will not be possible at the launch of Xbox One. However, …
Read More »E3 2013 PRESS CONFERENCES: Watch Sony, Microsoft, EA and Ubisoft here
Today’s the day. Whether it’s the first look at PS4, Microsoft’s rumoured 20 new game announcements, new titles from EA and Ubisoft or god knows what from Nintendo, it’s all going down at E3 2013 in LA from later today. This year’s schedule is as follows (times are for the …
Read More »Hollywood vs Video Games
Cinema and video games have always had quite the on-again, off-again relationship, but one look at UK cinema box office and you’d wonder whether games developers or publishers take any notice of their big-screen cousins. Iron Man 3 is one of the biggest releases of the year so far, taking …
Read More »Can Ouya grab the E3 limelight?
The PS4 and Xbox One will be showcased at E3 after years and years of R&D. By contrast, in three weeks the Android-based Ouya console finally goes on sale to the public – a year ago it didn’t even exist. Propelled by record-breaking crowdfunding, it has promised to deliver an …
Read More »The 7 Deadly Games of E3’s Past
E3 always offers up the most important video games – but not all of them end up succeeding. Some of them even sink companies, destroy brands and kill dreams. Tonight will see E3 press conferences from Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft and Sony. We’re likely to see some of the biggest games …
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