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Read More »Download whilst you play with Xbox One, confirms Microsoft
Xbox One users will be able to simultaneously download content whilst playing games. A Microsoft representative confirmed the news to Polygon. It means Xbox One users will be able to download content from Xbox Live without interrupting their gameplay. When unveiling the Xbox One back in May, Microsoft stated that …
Read More »THQ bankruptcy case closed, liquidation approved
The bankruptcy of defunct publisher THQ has come to an end now that a liquidation plan has been approach. US bankruptcy judge Mary F. Walrath approved of the plan, which will pay creditors using the proceeds from sales of THQ’s IP, games and assets, according to Bloomberg. THQ’s properties, such …
Read More »Report: Apple in talks to buy Kinect sensor manufacturer Primesense
The technology company that provided Microsoft with the original Kinect sensor is reportedly being courted by a pair of rival companies. VentureBeat translates a report from Israeli outlet Cacalist, which states Apple, Sony and Samsung have met with manufacturer PrimeSense regarding the acquisition of tech similar to that of the …
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Next generation consoles met with lukewarm reception from game creators
Read More »Bethesda’s New Order: Pete Hines on Elder Scrolls, The Evil Within, Wolfenstein and the next generation
When Xbox 360 and PS3 launched Bethesda had a single development studio. Now it has seven, all working on next-generation video games. Christopher Dring speaks to Bethesda marketing VP Pete Hines on the publisher’s three next-gen blockbusters – Wolfenstein: The New Order, The Elder Scrolls Online and The Evil Within Why …
Read More »Rabbids TV show premieres next month in the US
Ubisoft’s Rabbids Invasion cartoon series will debut in the US on Saturday, August 3rd. The first episode will premiere on Nickelodeon at 11.30am ET/PT, according to the Ubisoft blog. The series will run for 26 half-hour episodes, each of which will feature three short stories based around the Rabbids. The …
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Read More »GameStop no longer taking Xbox One Day One Edition pre-orders
GameStop is no longer accepting pre-orders for the Xbox One Day One Edition. A spokesperson for the retailer told Joystiq that due to high demand,” the Day One Edition of the console is no longer up for reservation. PS4 pre-orders at GameStop were recently halted for the same reason. The …
Read More »F1 2013 to feature classic F1 cars, tracks and drivers in new mode
Codemasters announced F1 2013 today and revealed the new F1 Classics mode that will see iconic cars and racing legends from the 80s and 90s grace this year’s game. As the official Formula 1 game, F1 2013 will feature all the new cars, drivers and regulations from the current season, …
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