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Microsoft has shown the first footage from new historical action franchise Ryse for Xbox One. The game was first announced back in 2011, but nothing has been seen of it since – until today’s E3 press conference by Microsoft. Now known as Ryse: Son of Rome, it is developed by …
Read More »E3 2013: World of Tanks coming to 360
Wargaming's hugely popular MMO heading to current-gen console
Read More »E3 2013: New Xbox 360 design revealed
100s of new 360 games due in the coming years, including PC hit World of Tanks
Read More »MICROSOFT: Redesigned Xbox 360 available NOW; World of Tanks announced
Microsoft has unveiled a redesign of the Xbox 360 that is available now. The new console mirrors the design aesthetic of the Xbox One. By available now” Microsoft presumably means in the coming days. And in America, although UK gamers shouldn’t have to wait too long. Furthermore, existing Xbox Live …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Metal Gear Solid V demo opens E3 press conference
Solid Snake was the first Xbox One star to appear at today’s Microsoft press conference. The platform holder kicked off its event with a lengthy trailer demonstrating the open world gameplay of the upcoming stealth action game. Using the new Fox engine, Metal Gear Solid V offers realtime weather and …
Read More »E3 2013: Metal Gear Solid V opens Microsoft conference
Open world title Phantom Pain coming to Xbox One
Read More »E3 2013: Watch Microsoft’s press conference here
Presentation kicks off at 5:30pm UK time, 9:30am PST
Read More »Blockbuster backs Xbox One – despite rental block
UK rental and retail chain Blockbuster has said it is happy to support Microsoft’s new console, even though it prevents the use of rented games. In the still-confusing clarifications released last week, Microsoft said that ‘loaning and renting games’ will not be possible at the launch of Xbox One. However, …
Read More »E3 2013 PRESS CONFERENCES: Watch Sony, Microsoft, EA and Ubisoft here
Today’s the day. Whether it’s the first look at PS4, Microsoft’s rumoured 20 new game announcements, new titles from EA and Ubisoft or god knows what from Nintendo, it’s all going down at E3 2013 in LA from later today. This year’s schedule is as follows (times are for the …
Read More »Publishers quiet over Xbox One pre-owned intentions
We’ve asked. They’ve not answered. Microsoft last night finally announced its pre-owned plans. It’s not blocking pre-owned. It’s not even charging for pre-owned. But, due to the system’s new licence-based business model, publishers could block pre-owned or could charge for pre-owned. Or insists on a pre-owned time delay. Or do …
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