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A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet. Instead, the often-reliable VGleaks claims the ‘always-on’ rumour stems from a second Xbox console that will be launched at the same time as the Durango-based machine. The site says …
Read More »Report: Microsoft gives next Xbox TV media focus
Multiple sources say the Durango will be Microsoft's all-inclusive home entertainment platform
Read More »Asda opens PS4 pre-orders
UK supermarket Asda has become one of the first non-specialists in the country to begin accepting PS4 pre-orders. Customers are asked to pay 20 to reserve their machine – a first for the chain which has never before taken deposit payments on gaming hardware. We believe that the demand for …
Read More »"We are in a sick market for old-school gaming"
BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has expressed his concerns about the future of the console market. Ever since the traditional games market began its downturn in 2009, many have pegged their hopes of rejuvenation on the new breed of consoles. And despite Wii U’s comparative failure until this point, common consensus …
Read More »Report: Next Xbox to use AMD
Microsoft to ditch backwards-compatibility with next-gen console
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 »Report: Next Xbox set for May 21st reveal
Durango will use development tools and APIs similar to those for Windows 8
Read More »Schafer: Double Fine toying with PS4
Tim Schafer says Sony asked what his studio wants from its next-gen console
Read More »Microsoft exec: I don’t get the drama around always-on
'I don't get the drama around always-on. That's the world we live in. Deal with it'
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 …
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