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26 of the games confirmed as coming first on console to Xbox One are named in a new video from Microsoft. Titles include Coffee Stain’s delightfully absurd Goat Simulator, Team 17’s The Escapists, crowdfunding hit Superhot, successive iOS puzzler Threes and new MOBA title Smite. Here’s the list (courtesy of …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Gamescom 2014 roundup
It’s almost 20 years since Lara Croft made her video games debut yet the star of Tomb Raider has today proved she’s more relevant than ever. Microsoft’s announcement that Rise of the Tomb Raider will be an Xbox One exclusive – or to put it another way, that it has …
Read More »MICROSOFT: The Halo Channel coming to Xbox One
Platform holder Microsoft may have scrapped the majority of its original programming plans, but there’s no stopping the Chief. The company has just announced what is calling The Halo Channel at Gamescom. It will provide access to an interactive range of programming and original content through their console. It will …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics explains Xbox One exclusivity for Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider won’t be available on either PS4 or PC, following Microsoft’s deal to sign the game exclusively for Xbox One. Amidst what is proving to be a hostile reaction of the Crystal Dynamics forums, head of studio Darrell Gallagher has explained what he presents as the …
Read More »MICROSOFT: See Quantum Break Xbox One gameplay
Remedy has for the first time shown off some gameplay footage for upcoming Xbox One exclusive Quantum Break. The game is clearly heavily focused on Gears of War (and The Order: 1886) cover and shoot style gameplay, although of course the twist here is the time freezing mechanic. It also …
Read More »MICROSOFT: 1TB Call of Duty Xbox One announced
A 1TB version of the Xbox One console is incoming. The super-sized SKU will feature as part of Microsoft’s Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare bundle, as pictured below. The console will also feature specific branding on both the machine and controller as well as a digital copy of the Day …
Read More »MICROSOFT: FIFA 15 Xbox One bundle up for pre-order
A 349.99 Xbox One bundle including a digital copy of FIFA 15 has just been announced by Microsoft. The marketing will make lots of noise about the exclusive FIFA Ultimate Team Legends mode that features in the Xbox One version, with Manchester United and Denmark legend Peter Schmeichel taking to …
Read More »GAMESCOM 2014: Watch the Sony press conference here
Sony’s Gamescom press briefing is just hours away, and you can watch the whole thing on MCV. The conference starts at 6pm UK time. With Microsoft’s briefing taking place earlier in the day, Sony will be under pressure to out-do whatever Microsoft has in store. What can we expect? Bloodborne …
Read More »GAMESCOM 2014: Watch the Microsoft press conference here
Quantum Break is expected to be the headline star of Microsoft’s Gamescom press briefing this afternoon, and you can watch it live here. It all kicks off from 1pm UK time. Will there be some surprises in store? We hope so. With Sony’s conference kicking off at 6pm there’s certainly …
Read More »Cult FMV title Night Trap seeking HD Kickstarter backing
The creators of ‘90s cult hit Night Trap have launched a Kickstarter to try and fund an HD remake of the game. Night Trap is remembered for its use of full motion video (FMV) and was one of a handful of titles that was supposed to usher in a new …
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