MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
See images and screenshots of Microsoft's vision for the future of living room entertainment
Read More »Thief reboot heading to Xbox One
It was a no brainer, but it’s still nice to hear confirmation: Square Enix’s new Thief game will released for the next Xbox. The reinvention of the classic PC stealth franchise was announced earlier this year for PS4, PC and "other next generation consoles". Finally, we can stop pussy-footing around …
Read More »Xbox One: just the facts
Have you been left exhausted by the information overdrive regarding the new Xbox One last night? Us too. Thankfully we’ve distilled the whole thing down to a handy list that covers the basics of everything we – and in some instances don’t – know: THE MACHINE It’s called Xbox One. …
Read More »Xbox One DOES require a sort of permanent internet connection
Got your head around the pre-owned situation? Good. Now here’s the next confusion for you – does the Xbox One need a permanent internet connection? This is Microsoft’s official line: "Xbox One does not have to be always connected, but Xbox One does require a connection to the internet." Right. …
Read More »Xbox One used game policy clarified
Larry Hryb acknowledges 'confusion,' but offers small explanation of pre-owned restrictions
Read More »Daily internet connection required to play games on Xbox One
Users must access internet at least once in a 24-hour period to enable game content, says Phil Harrison
Read More »Xbox One ‘not targeting’ highest-end graphics
Microsoft focusing on broad entertainment push rather than graphical prowess
Read More »ANALYSIS: Xbox One – One console, two strategies, three unanswered questions
Xbox today unveiled a device pitched as ‘Instant, Simple, Complete’. Alas, the announcement was anything but. I and hundreds of other journalists will be hammering out their OpEds and perspectives on today’s Xbox One showing. Did Xbox manage to catch up with Sony’s PR head start? What do we make …
Read More »No backwards compatibility for Xbox One
Unique architecture means next-gen console is unable to play Xbox 360 games
Read More »Microsoft’s official Xbox One Q&A
Microsoft has supplied an official Xbox One Q&A that may help to clear up some of your questions. Or it may not. Answers regarding online connectivity requirements and, crucially, pre-owned remains somewhat mysterious. Here you go: Q: Does Xbox One require an always on” Internet connection? A: No, it does …
Read More »