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Microsoft says its adapting Kinect for smaller living rooms on the continent

Microsoft and Sony have had their turn – now it’s Nintendo’s chance to woo the world at E3. Well, we say at E3. Nintendo has skipped on the chance to run its own E3 press conference this year and will instead stick with its newer preferred format of broadcasting directly …

Transactions will now take place using real, localised currency

The long-lamented Microsoft Points system will be retired as part of Xbox 360’s autumn update. When you use your existing Microsoft Points to initiate a purchase or redeem a Points card with your Microsoft account later this year, we’ll deposit into your account an amount of money equal to or …

Smartphone interface and remote downloads exposed

The mystery surrounding Bungie’s new shooter Destiny has finally been lifted with the release of its first gameplay video. Fans of the studio will be pleased to see the definite hints of Halo, what with the sweeping alien vistas and structures. Destiny featured as part of Sony’s big PS4 news …

Everything you need to know from this year's conferences at E3

Worldwide Studio boss confirms that Sonyâ??s next console without be region locked

What a difference a day makes. Having yesterday been told by Amazon that Xbox One was tracking narrowly ahead of PS4 in the Amazon pre-order charts, this morning has brought with it a change of fortunes. Keen observers of the situation on Twitter this morning have pointed out to MCV …

New studio Respawn has released the first gameplay video for its Xbox One and Xbox 360 exclusive debut title Titanfall. Respawn was created by former Infinity Ward bosses Jason West and Vincent Zampella after their acrimonious split from former owners Activision. Titanfall will be published by EA. The game is …