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Microsoft’s impressive efforts to continue upgrading the Xbox One have taken a step forward with yet more features confirmed for the next update. Incoming functions include: Added 50Hz output to Blu-ray content where supported Firmware updates for both the controller and headsets to improve wireless connectivity and reduce audio static …
Read More »VIDEO: See The Simpsons’ Minecraft parody intro
That’s when you know you’ve made it, right? Last weekend’s episode of The Simpsons featured a Minecraft-style intro that has left even the game’s creator Markus Persson in awe. The Simpsons did a Minecraft couch gag,” he said. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I STILL feel a …
Read More »Retro City Rampage has made more money of 3DS than Xbox 360
Another indie game has reported a strong performance on Nintendo systems. The official Titter account for Retro City Rampage has revealed that the game has made more money on 3DS than it has Xbox 360, even if it hasn’t matched the unit sales seen on Microsoft’s machine. Retro City Rampage …
Read More »Spencer: Dropping Kinect is not the No.1 Xbox One request
Microsoft has insisted that the dropping of Kinect is not the most requested Xbox One amendment. We’re always trying to match what consumers are asking for,” Xbox boss Phil Spencer told Edge. I always want to make sure that we’re in tune with what current or potential customers are asking …
Read More »Mike Hayes joins virtual reality firm nDreams
The former boss of Sega’s Western arm Mike Hayes has joined the board of virtual reality and virtual world firm nDreams. Hayes left Sega in the summer of 2012 after an eight-year stint. His move to nDreams comes following recent investment from Mercia Fund Management to aid its development of …
Read More »Xbox One gameplay YouTube uploads coming today
The ability to upload gameplay clips to YouTube will be patched into the console today, Microsoft has confirmed. It comes as part of an update to the YouTube app. Users will need to adjust their system settings as detailed on the Xbox Wire to get everything up and running. The …
Read More »Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition reaches 12m units sold
The phenomenon that is Minecraft shows no sign of letting up. It has been confirmed that Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition – a more or less permanent fixture in the UK Top Ten – has now sold over 12m units, elevating it right to the top of the best-ever selling Xbox …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto V makes annual Japanese best seller list
Western made action romp Grand Theft Auto V has achieved the rare honour of featuring in an annual Japanese games chart. Kotaku reports that Famitsu’s Japanese Top Ten for the year between April 1st 2013 and April 3rd 2014 features the PS3 version of Rockstar’s game in seventh place. Pokemon …
Read More »VIDEO: The Elder Scrolls Online launch trailer is very dramatic
Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls Online is out on PC and Mac today and the launch trailer is well worth five minutes of your time. The lavishly produced and epic short may bear little resemblance to being one-hit killed by a 12 year old’s scantily clad avatar, but it certainly does …
Read More »No new Doom beta for Xbox 360 or PS3
There will not be an Xbox 360 or PS3 version of the as-of-yet undated Doom beta. It was revealed in February that Wolfenstein: The New Order on PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360 will include access to the Doom beta. However, as spotted by Videogamer, it has since been …
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