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Sony has relased a new video teasing the design of the PS4, featuring blurred images and lots of close-ups that don’t give away much. Sony announced the PlayStation 4 back in February, and while we’ve seen the Dualshock 4 controller, the look of the consoleitself remains a mystery. The video …
Read More »Next Xbox reveal confirmed for 21st May
Microsoft will finally unveil its next-gen Xbox plans next month with an event in the US on 21st May,confirming earlier reports. Invites have been sent out to select press and the event has also been confirmed by Xbox community head Larry Major Nelson” Hryb. On Tuesday May 21st, we’ll mark …
Read More »Crytek’s Ryse, new Forza game to be new Xbox launch titles – report
Crytek’s Kinect action game, Ryse, is now a launch title for the new Xbox, as is a new Forza game with super life-like” visuals, a new report has suggested. Rumours of Ryse being moved to next-gen have been doing the rounds for a while, although Crytek has remained tight-lipped on …
Read More »"EA gives you enough rope to hang yourself"
BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has spoken up for his studio’s owner and publisher EA. In the same Games Industryinterview where he discussed the console market’s poor health, Zeschuk shed light on working under the company crowned worst in America. The best analogy I use, in a positive way, is EA …
Read More »New Xbox reveal on 21st May, to be called simply ‘Xbox’: report
The new Xbox will be simply called ‘Xbox’, will require an always-on internet connection, and will be revealed on 21st May, claims established tech bloggerPaul Thurrott. Thurrott made several claims about the new Xbox console on thetheWhat The Techpodcast, reportsAll Games Beta. One of the most important ofThurrott’s claims about …
Read More »Atari founder backs Microsoft in next-gen console race
Calling Sony’s software development tools lame”, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell has said that he believes that Microsoft will come out on top in the next-gen console race. I personally believe that Microsoft is in a superior position,” Bushnell said in his Gametrailers feature, adding, Sony, whenever they changes consoles, the …
Read More »Microsoft Studios creative director tells always-on opposers to deal with it
Microsoft has yet to even confirm the existence of a new Xbox console, but the one rumour about it that keeps popping up is that it will require users to be connected to the internet at all times. This time, it’s a Microsoft executive bringing it up. In February, Eidos …
Read More »UK retailers discuss next-gen consoles in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV – which isnow available to view online– talks about E3 and the much anticipated launch of new games consoles. We also analyse the January sales data in what proved to be a cold month for games stores. Plus, more on Disney Infinity, Skylanders and an interview with …
Read More »Harmonix hiring for next-gen title
A handful of job listings for Rock Band dev Harmonix reveal the company is working on a motion-controlled title for next-gen consoles. According to the listings, the brand new IP aims to be a motion-based music game with combat and ‘emotionally compelling storylines.’ Currently the developer is seeking a Software …
Read More »Epic wants Apple-beating next gen consoles
Unreal Engine developer Epic Games says it is pushing the Big Three to create the most advanced consoles possible – if only to fend off Apple. In an interview with CVG, the company’s vice president Mark Rein said that tech demos such as last year’s Samaritan trailer are created to …
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