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In the third of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry’s future, James Batchelor details the true potential behind Nintendo’s next console. Wii U: Will it work?YES Wii U certainly has its sceptics. Its reveal at E3 last year got a mixed reception. It was certainly …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Blockbuster year of games for Xbox 360
Disappointed that there was no word of Xbox 720? Microsoft says there’s no need, thanks to its "biggest year for blockbuster games in Xbox history". The platform holder confidently claims that the next twelve months is going to be better than any previous year for Xbox 360 users, thanks to …
Read More »E3 2012: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive dated
The long-awaited follow-up to Valve’s popular multiplayer shooter will be released on August 21st. The game is currently in development for PSN, Xbox Live Arcade and Steam. It will cost approximately $15 on all platforms. Global Offensive will feature new maps and weapons, as well as updated version of classic …
Read More »MICROSOFT: South Park creators mock SmartGlass
Animators Trey Parker and Matt Stone took a cheeky poke at Xbox’s new SmartGlass technology while promoting South Park: The Stick of Truth. "How many times have you been watching an episode of south park, and thinking I want to be playing a game, on my tablet, while connected to …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Tomb Raider DLC exclusive to 360
Xbox has won another DLC exclusivity deal, this time with Square Enix’s Tomb Raider. New footage from the reboot of Lara Croft’s adventures was shown on stage during the format holder’s E3 press conference. Following the demo, the game’s the developers confirmed that the game would be supported with several …
Read More »MICROSOFT: SmartGlass brings Xbox devices together
Microsoft has announced innovative new software that connects Xbox 360 with tablets, smartphones and other devices. Xbox SmartGlass will be made available for a wide range of products, including Windows smartphones, iPad, Android devices and so on. It will then track users’ activity across all of these platforms. For example, …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Xbox to double entertainment range
Microsoft revealed further expansions to its entertainment offering, including sports coverage and a new music service. During its E3 press conference, the company pledged to double the number of entertainment providers with content on Xbox Live. 35 new partnerships will be announced this week, including Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and Machinima. …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Kinect controls confirmed for FIFA, Madden
EA Sports’ biggest franchises will gain Kinect compatibility this year, with new controls for FIFA 13 and Madden 13. The new features were demonstrated during Microsoft’s E3 press conference. A demo of FIFA 13 showed how players will be able to change their player formations and tactics on the fly …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Halo 4 opens E3 conference
Master Chief has kicked off Microsoft’s E3 press conference in Los Angeles. The platform holder started the show with a live action trailer for the upcoming Halo 4, followed by new gameplay footage from the single-player game. The demo showed the Spartan super soldier fighting new enemies with new weapons …
Read More »HOT TOPICS: Should we give up on boxed games?
In the second of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry’s future, James Batchelor investigates how much life is left in physical products. Should we give up on boxed games?NO. The duo of divisive D-words will be abundant at E3 this week – we expect to …
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