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Xbox One users will be able to simultaneously download content whilst playing games. A Microsoft representative confirmed the news to Polygon. It means Xbox One users will be able to download content from Xbox Live without interrupting their gameplay. When unveiling the Xbox One back in May, Microsoft stated that …
Read More »The Playroom PS4 tech demo may see commercial release
Strong response to motion control interface game suite leaves Sony hopeful for an expanded version
Read More »PS4 Playroom may get bundled with console
Playroom – the E3 PS4 tech demo that showed off the console’s camera and controller functionality – could be released as a full game. Playroom featured a number of quirky video game that showed off the new controller, its touch pad, the rumble features and the new PlayStation camera. It …
Read More »Snapdeal begins PS4 preorders with Rs 1,999 advance payment
Snapdeal has begun accepting preorders for the PlayStation 4, and like Game4u before it, it’s asking customers to pay a small amount upfront. Sony is yet to announce the price or release date for the PS4 in India, and while Snapdeal doesn’t list a tentative price, it requires preorder customers …
Read More »Xbox One, PS4 sell out at Amazon
Online retail giant Amazon has sold its entire launch day allocation for both next-generation consoles. The firm is still taking pre-orders for both Xbox One and PS4 but can no longer guarantee customers will receive their chosen console at launch. Amazon is hoping to receive more launch day stock. "After …
Read More »A Tale of Two E3s – Xbox vs Sony vs Sega
E3 2013 harked back to the glory days of the trade show. We step back in time and discover striking similarities between E3 this year and the very first expo in 1995 Two of the biggest names in entertainment went head-to-head at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Both unveiled new …
Read More »Dixons predicts Xbox One over PS4 to take Christmas No. 1
High Street retail group Dixons has today published its Christmas best-sellers list and predicts the Xbox One to top the PlayStation 4. The list reveals which console the retailer expects consumers to opt for as the next-gen battle heats up this Christmas. Both consoles take poll position in the Top …
Read More »PS4 downloads can be accessed from multiple consoles
PlayStation 4 owners will be able to access their digital downloads by logging into any console, Sony says. Speaking at Develop in Brighton, Sony’s R&D senior team leader Neil Brown also spoke up the company’s ‘play as you download’ feature, which allows gamers to play their newly-acquired digital game and …
Read More »Cerny hammers home PS4’s support for indies
Develop Conference: Lead system architect of Sony's next console reiterates commitment to independent developers
Read More »Academics can apply for a PS4 devkit starting tomorrow
Latest SCEE academia scheme offers educators swift access to next-gen hardware
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