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A bullish Phil Harrison has said that he thinks the Xbox One will launch with the best line-up of games in the history of consoles”. Microsoft’s corporate VP also says that, in light of his company’s many Xbox One policy changes, he wants his company to be seen as one …
Read More »Microsoft to discontinue Games for Windows Live
PC games space will close next year
Read More »Sony’s Andrew House takes swipe at Microsoft
'While others have shifted their message and changed their story, we were consistent'
Read More »OPINION: Xbox’s Gamescom fight back. Is the console war back on?
If there’s one thing Sony can feel pleased about after Xbox’s pre-Gamescom announcements, is that it got it right in the first place. Microsoft – the UK market leader remember – has spent the last two months reacting to PlayStation. Rather than going on the attack in the build-up to …
Read More »Xbox One launch line-up confirmed
Microsoft has confirmed over 20 games for the launch line-up for the Xbox One. Titles leading the charge on day one incude blockbusters FIFA 14, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Assasin’s Creed VI, Battlefield 4 and Watch Dogs. Xbox One exclusives will round up the console’s launch day roster, including Ryse: …
Read More »Microsoft confirms Xbox One launch day line-up
Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Dead Rising 3, Watch Dogs and Forza lead release slate
Read More »Xbox One gets Call of Duty: Ghosts bundle
Activision’s best-selling shooter will be available bundled with Xbox One, Microsoft has announced. During its pre-Gamescom press event, the platform holder confirmed Call of Duty: Ghosts would feature in a premium console bundle, which will include the Xbox One, Kinect, a copy of the game and bonus DLC, according to …
Read More »Confirmed: FIFA 14 comes free with Xbox One
As we announced yesterday, European consumers who pre-order Xbox One will receive a copy of FIFA 14 for free. Microsoft announced it today at its pre-Gamescom press conference. The move is designed to appease customers who feel Xbox One’s 430 is not good value for money. EA has a partnership …
Read More »Microsoft outlines vision for self-publishing on Xbox One
Free devkits and no game update fees puts MS back into indie fold
Read More »Two free Xbox One dev kits for indies as Microsoft tries to woo small studios
Microsoft has announced its new indie games developer programme in a bid to win over small studios. Independent Developers @ Xbox (or ID@Xbox as the press release likes us to call it) is a programme build following consultation between Microsoft and 50 developers, the platform holder claims. The self-publishing programme …
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