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EXCLUSIVE: No disc drive for Next Xbox

MCV has learnt that Microsoft has been telling partners that the Next Xbox will NOT include a disc drive. The briefings have been issued under what MCV’s source describes as the strictest NDA” they have ever encountered. Although the console will not include a disc drive, it will offer compatibility …

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Confirmed: Forza Horizon hits retail this year

Fans may still playing last year’s title, but Microsoft has announced a new Forza game will come this year. Entitled Forza Horizon, the game will be a ‘new take’ on the franchise and is developed by UK studio Playground Games. Little else is known about the title, although MCV can …

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Microsoft: Halo 4 is our ‘big bet’

Developer 343 admits it is under pressure to get the return of Halo 4 right. The studio has taken over Halo development duties from series creators Bungie. It was responsible for last year’s remake of Halo: Anniversary Edition and the online service, Waypoint. Yet this year’s Halo 4 is the …

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Was there a secret next-gen Xbox event yesterday?

The existence of an Xbox 720 developer event appears to have been leaked through a harmless Tweet by a Crytek developer claiming to be on location. Sean Tracy, a technical designer for Crytek, earlier tweeted: Enjoying the Durango developers summit in London. So far, great swag and interesting talks”. He …

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Thatgamecompany thinking of life "beyond PlayStation"

Cult PlayStation network developer Thatgamecompany has suggested that its next project could be the first to spread beyond the realms of PlayStation. The confession comes ahead of the release of its latest title, co-op open world game Journey, which hits PS3 next month. Thatgamecompany had a three game contract with …

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Xbox 360 Syndicate players report freezing

A small percentage of Xbox 360 owners have reported running into freezing issues during co-op matches of Starbreeze’s just released Syndicate reboot. The EA Forums started receiving complaints soon after the title’s launch, with nearly all players reporting problems while active in co-op play. The troubles are apparently stemming from …

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