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The grand digital vision for Xbox One has not been forgotten. That’s the message from Xbox boss Phil Spencer who told GameSpot at GDC that the future for the company’s console remains very much digital-focused. "We believe in a digital future on our box," Spencer said. "I know when I …
Read More »Battlefield 4 Naval Strike DLC now delayed on Xbox One
DICE has followed news of a delay to Battlefield 4’s Naval Strike DLC on PC by announcing that it will also be late to Xbox One. The studio says that issues in the animation system that hinder players from engaging targets in set circumstances using popular weapon configurations” is the …
Read More »Bohemia reveals failed Arma II 360 port, next game ‘likely’ multiplatform
Bohemia Interactive attempted an Arma 2 port for Xbox 360 that ultimately didn’t pan out, the developer has revealed. In an interview with Eurogamer, Arma 2 project lead Joris-Jan van t’ Land discussed the attempt to port the popular PC shooter to Microsoft’s 360 console, but ultimately determined the team …
Read More »Digital prices for Thief and Tomb Raider halved on Xbox One
Microsoft’s new policy of competing with the High Street is continuing with some new Xbox One deals on Xbox Live. Both Thief and Tomb Raider are to have their prices cut by 50 per cent on the service, meaning they will be available for 25 a piece. In addition, 33 …
Read More »Microsoft cuts Xbox One price in US – official price cut incoming?
$50 has been cut off the price of the Xbox One Titanfall bundle in the US on the Microsoft store. The console can currently be had for $449.99 directly from the platform holder. It also follows similar discounts from a handful of the nation’s biggest retailers. Don’t forget that Microsoft …
Read More »MLG Xbox 360 app hits today
The Xbox 360 version of Major League Gaming’s app is out today in a handful of territories, including the UK and US. Xbox Live Gold subscribers in the UK, US, Canada and Australia should have access to the app at some point in the day, according to the eSports organization. …
Read More »Microsoft’s Spencer teases Xbox One exclusive from Japanese studio
A new Xbox One exclusive from a notable Japanese developer will soon be unveiled, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has revealed. IGN translates Spencer’s interview with Famitsu during GDC 2014, which provided some insight into Microsoft’s plans for Xbox One in Japan. Spencer states that the company is putting together special announcements …
Read More »Titanfall vs InFamous – two next-gen exclusives compared
This month has seen both next-gen consoles finally get their hands on a big exclusive, but what do the arrivals of Titanfall and InFamous: Second Son reveal? Well, we know that InFamous helped PS4 hardware sales jump by 106 per cent week-on-week. Titanfall, meanwhile, helped Xbox One to a 96 …
Read More »Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition in development for Xbox One but release not guaranteed
Blizzard is currently developing Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition for both PS4 AND Xbox One. However, a release for the game on Microsoft’s console has not yet been agreed upon. "I don’t know where we are with Microsoft right now so I can’t really comment on what that contract looks …
Read More »VIDEO: Assassin’s Creed Unity officially confirmed
Ubisoft has confirmed the next game in the Assassin’s Creed series. It’s called Assassin’s Creed Unity and it’s due out on next-gen machines at some point in the future, presumably this year. This time there will be no current-gen version. Instead, it is understood PS3 and Xbox 360 will get …
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