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Activision and developer Infinity Ward has finally shown the world what it can expect from the next generation of Call of Duty. The upcoming new game in the series, Call of Duty: Ghosts, will use a number of new graphical techniques to make the game ‘more immersive than ever before.’ …
Read More »UPDATED: Microsoft reveals the Xbox One, out this year
Don Mattrick has taken to the stage in America to reveal the brand new Xbox. Called the ‘Xbox One’, the tagline is: "For the first time you and your TV are going to have a relationship." Furthermore, the machine will be launched worldwide later this year. Cloud is to be …
Read More »Spielberg to make Halo live-action TV series
Microsoft has teamed up with one of Hollywood’s biggest filmmakers to bring Master Chief’s adventures to TV. The platform holder announced a live-actio Halo TV series is currently being made between 343 Industries and Steven Spielberg. "I’ve been playing games for decades," the award-winning director said in a pre-recorded video. …
Read More »Microsoft gambles on new franchises with Xbox One
15 exclusive games to be released on in the first 12 months, eight are original franchises
Read More »Forza 5, Quantum Break and a tonne of new IP confirmed
Microsoft has named some of the games heading to Xbox One. Forza 5 has been confirmed as a launch title for the machine and looks to up the visual ante over anything we’ve previously seen in the series before. Also shown was new Remedy title Quantum Break. It started with …
Read More »New Xbox Live system detailed
Microsoft is revamping its online gaming service for the launch of its next console, Xbox One. During today’s Xbox reveal, the platform holder confirmed the new Xbox Live service will be powered by a whopping 300,000 servers. According to Microsoft, that’s more than the entire world’s computing power in 1999. …
Read More »EA Sports announces four games for Xbox One
Electronic Arts’ sports division currently has four games in the works for Microsoft’s new console, including FIFA 14. EA Sports’ Andrew Wilson took to the stage during today’s Xbox One reveal, announcing the new titles would be the start of a new "broad strategic partnership" between Microsoft and EA, a …
Read More »The three operating systems and improved controllers that power Xbox One
Microsoft has detailed the key tech innovations that will power the Xbox One. Three operating systems will run inside the system – the Xbox dashboard, a kernel version of Windows and a third that allows for seamless switching between the two. MS proudly claims to have eliminated wait times, with …
Read More »Microsoft reveals new Kinect
New Kinect can read heartbeat, emotions, change screen and detect slightest wrist rotations
Read More »Kinect, Snap Mode and voice commands central to Xbox One
Microsoft has shown off Xbox One’s capabilities as an entertainment platform with the new interface. Controlled by Kinect, the Xbox One allows owners to use voice commands to navigate menus and activate different apps. The console is activated by calling "Xbox On", with Kinect recognising the user and taking them …
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