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Microsoft’s strategic shift regarding Xbox One and Kinect will only stretch so far. The platform holder announced earlier this week that Xbox One will now be able to function without Kinect being connected. The firm had previously said that the console wouldn’t function unless the motion camera. But calls for …

A 1080p HD Tactical Camera is the star inclusion in this year’s Prestige Edition of Activision’s Call of Duty release, COD: Ghosts. It’s mountable, shock proof, water resistant, has a 170 wide angle lens, includes a 4GB memory card and is modelled on the equipment found in-game. Also in the …

Players and developers given insight into the metrics of victory

Zavvi has revealed what can best be described as a different” FIFA 14 price promotion to any that we have seen before. The online retailer is offering either the PS3 or Xbox 360 version of the game for just 19.99 on the condition that buyers also purchase… some pants. There …

Studio removes Galactic Reign from Windows Store four months after release

Profits up 28 percent, driven by growth in online games and advertising

Microsoft has introduced the Season Pass Guarantee program, allowing players to receive Xbox 360 DLC on Xbox One. The program lets Xbox Live users move any season pass content purchased on Xbox 360 over to Xbox One, provided they own the game on both consoles. The company confirmed in its …

Playable female soldiers have been unveiled for the multiplayer portion of Call of Duty: Ghosts. GameSpot reports on a special presentation for the game put on by Infinity Ward yesterday in Los Angeles that spilled several major details on the title – including the new option for in-game co-ed play. …

Valve’s ex-director of business Jason Holtman has joined Microsoft, Holtman himself has confirmed. Speaking with Games Industry, Holtman explained his focus will be on improving the company’s Windows platform. "Yes, I have joined Microsoft where I will be focusing on making Windows a great platform for gaming and interactive entertainment," …

Sony has permanently dropped prices on three first-party titles in India to Rs 999. The games – Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Gran Turismo 5, and Sports Champions 2 – drop down from their earlier prices of anywhere from Rs 1,599 to Rs 1,999. It’s unclear whether the three games are …