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  The Xbox One: Our Thoughts

  Now that we’ve had time to process everything from Microsoft’s Xbox One event, we give our thoughts on the good and bad.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 23, 201336 Comments

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  Remedy’s Sam Lake Says ‘Alan Wake’ Will Return When the Time is Right

  Although Remedy Entertainment recently announced a new IP, ‘Quantum Break,’ for the Xbox One, they haven’t forgot about Alan Wake, who Sam Lake says will return when the time is right.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 23, 20131 Comment

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  Microsoft Considering ’1 vs. 100′ Type Game for Xbox One

  It may not be proper ’1 vs. 100,’ but Microsoft is considering an online, interactive experience that will draw inspiration from their massively, multiplayer quiz game.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 23, 20131 Comment

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  Xbox One Won’t Allow Indie Devs to Self-Publish; Microsoft Dropping Xbox Live Indie Games

  More worrying news for potential Xbox One owners: Microsoft states that they have no plans to allow independent game studios to self-publish on the console.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 22, 201321 Comments

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  5 Games Rare Could Be Developing For Xbox One

  Rare is resurrecting a ‘historic’ franchise for the Xbox One. We look at 5 possible franchises that could be coming to the next-gen console.

  by Riley Little | May 22, 20135 Comments

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  Microsoft Confirms Xbox One Won’t Accept 360 Controllers

  Microsoft confirms that Xbox 360 Controllers won’t be able to connect with the new Xbox One console due to differences in their technological architecture.

  by John Jacques | May 22, 201325 Comments

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  Xbox One’s Kinect Detailed: Wider View, More Accurate, Unique Player Recognition

  The Xbox One’s Kinect peripheral will be a much more improved version of its predecessor with a wider field of view, better motion registry, and some nifty new features.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 22, 20138 Comments

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  Rare Bringing ‘Historic’ Franchise to Xbox One; Reveal at E3 2013

  Microsoft’s Phil Spencer confirmed a historic franchise from developer Rare will be announced at E3 2013 for release on the Xbox One.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 21, 201314 Comments

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  Remedy’s ‘Quantum Break’ Revealed for Xbox One

  The developer responsible for ‘Alan Wake’, Remedy Entertainment, has officially revealed its first ever Xbox One project. Get ready for a brand new gaming experience called ‘Quantum Break’.

  by Riley Little | May 21, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Forza Motorsport 5′ Trailer; Will Be Xbox One Launch Title

  The announcement trailer for ‘Forza Motorsport 5′ is here, as one of many Xbox One exclusives launching with the new console.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 21, 20135 Comments

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  What You May Not Know About The ‘Xbox One’ [Updated]

  What you may not know about the Xbox One: mandatory installs, no backwards compatibility, fees to borrow/trade games, and more.

  by Rob Keyes | May 21, 2013105 Comments

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  Live-Action ‘Halo’ TV Series Headed By Spielberg

  Microsoft has announced that it’ll be creating a live-action ‘Halo’ television series, and none other than Steven Spielberg will be heading the show.

  by Riley Little | May 21, 20136 Comments

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  Xbox One Announced, First Details Released [Updated]

  The Xbox One has finally been announced, and we’ve got the first look and details on the hardware itself, with more information expected soon.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 21, 201376 Comments

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  Xbox One: Watch The Next-Gen Xbox Presentation Here!

  Watch Microsoft unveil the next-gen Xbox (called ‘Xbox One’) live right here and share your thoughts!

  by Rob Keyes | May 21, 201337 Comments

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  Next-Gen Xbox: ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ & ‘Battlefield 4′ Reveals Imminent

  Microsoft prepares to unveil the next-gen Xbox – will ‘Battlefield 4′ and Respawn’s new game join ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ as part of the presentation?

  by Rob Keyes | May 21, 20131 Comment

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  EA Sports Teases Next-Gen ‘FIFA’ and ‘UFC’ Reveals for Tomorrow’s Microsoft Event

  EA Sports is bringing ‘FIFA’ and ‘UFC’ to Microsoft’s Xbox event to tease what the next-gen holds for these popular sports franchises.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 20, 20132 Comments

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  Microsoft Revealing ‘Tonnes of Exclusive’ Next-Gen Xbox Titles at E3

  Between its May 21 conference and E3 2013, Microsoft is promising major reveals regarding the next-generation Xbox. First and foremost: exclusive games.

  by Brian Sipple | May 19, 20137 Comments

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  Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Coming Soon, Prepares Console for Next-Gen

  In preparation of the next-gen Xbox, Microsoft is planning to release a new Dashboard update this June which will better integrate services (achievements, messages, beacons) across all devices.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 17, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft’ Meets Psy in Mashup Video; Gets Xbox 360 Retail Release Dates

  An on-disk version of ‘Minecraft’ is coming to the Xbox 360 in June. Meanwhile Psy has been sucked into the world of Minecraft and is kicking chickens.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 17, 20131 Comment

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  Lionhead Job Listings Hint at ‘Fable 4′ ‘Reimagining’ the Franchise

  A pair of new Lionhead Studios job listings appear highly suggestive of work on ‘Fable 4.’ Interestingly, they also solicit applicants with experience in ‘reimagining’ existing franchises.

  by Brian Sipple | May 16, 201310 Comments

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  PlayStation 4 Slogan Revealed; Next-Gen Xbox Name Possibly Confirmed

  An ad campaign for the PlayStation 4 – and its official slogan – leak online, as more questionable evidence points towards Microsoft’s next-generation being called the ‘Xbox Infinity’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 16, 20136 Comments

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  Microsoft Officially Eliminating MS Points in the Next-Gen

  It’s been a long time coming, and now Microsoft has made it official – MS Points will soon be replaced by a cash-based currency system.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 15, 20138 Comments

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  Pachter Predicts Xbox 720 and PS4 Date and Price Announcements at E3

  Michael Pachter thinks Sony and Microsoft will announce a release date, show off the box, and reveal a price for their respective consoles, the PS4 and Xbox 720, at E3.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 15, 201326 Comments

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  Microsoft’s Xbox TV May Never Get Past Prototype Phase

  A new report reveals Microsoft’s long-rumored Xbox TV is in the prototype phase, but the publisher may not have plans to ever release it.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 11, 2013No Comments

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  Next-Gen Xbox Subscription Fees & Not-Always-Online Connection

  The latest next-gen Xbox reports seemingly confirm that the console will work offline and that subscription fees may be as high as $15.

  by Rob Keyes | May 6, 201317 Comments

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  ‘Infinity’ Versus ‘Fusion’: The Battle of Rumored Next-Generation Xbox Names

  A recent report suggests Microsoft may have the word ‘fusion’ in its list of buzzwords for its next-generation Xbox console, but what about ‘infinite’?

  by Kyle Matthews | May 3, 201312 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Sonic’ Game Accidentally Leaks Next-Gen Xbox Name

  According to a source, another 3D ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ could be heading to systems soon, but this leak might have also just revealed the name for the next-gen Xbox console.

  by Curt Hutson | May 2, 201339 Comments

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  Microsoft Will Livestream E3 2013 Press Conference June 10th

  All of the attention might be focused on Microsoft’s May 21st next-gen event, but the publisher apparently has big plans for their E3 2013 press conference.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 1, 2013No Comments

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  Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Demo Shines New Light on Next-Gen Potential

  Though still in its prototype phase, Microsoft has released a new 5-minute tech demo showcasing the intriguing abilities of its ‘IllumiRoom’ projection technology.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 30, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Motocross Madness’ Review

  Read our ‘Motocross Madness’ review to find out if the over-the-top racing action that the series is known for has made a successful transition to the Xbox Live Arcade.

  by Riley Little | Apr 29, 2013No Comments

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  Microsoft Revamping Achievements for Next-Gen; Xbox 720 Video Capture Detailed

  More Xbox 720 rumors are in: this time focused on the console’s video capture features, and how Microsoft plans to change achievements in the next-gen.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 27, 201331 Comments

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  More Reports on Next Xbox: Price, OS, and a New Xbox 360

  A source claims to have information on Microsoft’s next Xbox console; could new pricing models and even a cheaper Xbox 360 be announced next month?

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 25, 201319 Comments

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  Microsoft Announces Next-Gen Xbox Event in May

  Microsoft’s next Xbox is official, with the company announcing their grand reveal event for May 21, 2013.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 24, 201343 Comments

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  2013 Canadian Videogame Awards: Winners & Thoughts

  ‘Far Cry 3′ takes home the most wins at the 2013 Canadian Video Game Awards. See the full winners lists and some thoughts here.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 22, 20134 Comments

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  343 Details the Tweaks of ‘Halo 4′s’ Upcoming Weapon Update

  In the latest Halo Bulletin, 343 Industries sheds light on the tweaks and balances being worked in to the upcoming ‘Halo 4′ weapon update.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 19, 20137 Comments

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  Xbox 720 Rumors: Internet Connection NOT Required, Backwards Compatible, Xbox TV is ‘Happening’

  The Xbox 720 rumors continue. This newest one claims the console will not require an always-online connection, it will be backwards compatible, and says the controller won’t be much different.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 17, 201342 Comments

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  ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ and ‘God of War: Ascension’ Sales Weak in March

  Sales for ‘God of War: Ascension’ and Gears of War: Judgment’ were decidedly low when compared to the main entries in the popular console-exclusive franchises.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 17, 201316 Comments

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  Ubisoft Believes Gamers ‘Are Ready’ For Always-Online Consoles

  While talking about the interactive possibilities in Ubisoft’s forthcoming ‘Watch_Dogs,’ Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat claims gamers are ‘ready’ for always-online consoles.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 15, 201344 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition’ Retail Version Delayed Until June

  Microsoft has delayed the retail version of ‘Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition’ until June in order to include the latest updates for Mojang’s hit.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 12, 20132 Comments

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  Microsoft Creative Director Resigns After Always-On and ‘#dealwithit’ Tweets

  After igniting an uproar on Twitter over always-online Internet functionality, Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth has departed the company by what’s believed to be resignation.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 11, 201314 Comments

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  ‘Forza 5,’ ‘Ryse’ Rumored As Xbox 720 Launch Titles

  Rumors of the games launching with Microsoft’s next console are growing, with a new ‘Forza’ racing title and Crytek’s motion-controlled ‘Ryse’ among the most promising.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 11, 20134 Comments

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  More Next-Gen Xbox Rumors: Always-Online Not Required, Backwards Compatibility

  The always-online rumors continue as a new one suggests Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox will not require an Internet connection for gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 10, 201321 Comments

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  ‘Elysium’ Director Neill Blomkamp Still Interested in ‘Halo’ Movie

  Despite his planned ‘Halo’ movie falling through in the past, ‘District 9′ and ‘Elysium’ director Neill Blomkamp says he would still jump at the chance to direct a big screen adaptation.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 10, 201315 Comments

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  Report: Next-Gen Xbox to Use AMD Chipsets, Preventing Backwards Compatibility

  A new report claims the next-gen Xbox will implement AMD’s Jaguar-based chipsets — giving as it much power as the PS4, but also excluding backwards compatibility.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 9, 201327 Comments

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  GR Giveaway – Win A Copy of ‘Halo 4′ & A Castle Map Pack Token! [Canada]

  To celebrate the release of Halo 4′s ‘Castle Map Pack’, Game Rant is giving away two copies of the game and DLC for Canadian gamers. Enter today!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 9, 20132 Comments

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  Next-Gen Xbox To Be Unveiled Next Month; TV-Focused?

  Multiple reports indicate a May 21, 2013 unveiling of the next-gen Xbox, potential pricing, and an increased focus on TV services.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 8, 201319 Comments

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  Microsoft Responds to Always-On Next-Gen Xbox Comments

  Microsoft has issued an official response after Creative Director Adam Orth causes a stir with his comments about always-on requirements.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 5, 201344 Comments

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  Next-Gen? Microsoft Creative Director Causes Always-Online Internet Kerfuffle

  Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth unintentionally generates overwhelming negative buzz concerning the next-gen Xbox’s always-online rumors.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 5, 201332 Comments

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  GameStop CEO Hypes Up Next-Gen Xbox

  The unconfirmed and inevitable next-gen Xbox console is slim on official details, but GameStop CEO, J. Paul Raines, says it’ll be “a very hot, compelling device.”

  by Riley Little | Apr 3, 201340 Comments

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  The Xbox 720 & Controller Sport a Zebra Paint Scheme?

  Rumors of the Xbox 720 featuring a smaller controller are interesting, but it’s the paint scheme on development kits that is most interesting.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 2, 20135 Comments

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  MAXIM Tears Open Execution Mode & New Map in ‘Gears of War: Judgment’

  Gamers currently enjoying their time spent with ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ can now download a new multiplayer map and game mode, courtesy of a partnership between Epic Games and MAXIM.

  by Riley Little | Apr 1, 20134 Comments

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  Leaked Durango Dev-Kit Files Reveal Always-on Internet, Mandatory Disc Installation

  New screens of the Xbox 720′s dev-kit setup files have reportedly leaked. They include a hardware overview describing always-on Internet and mandatory installation of discs to the hard drive.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 21, 201339 Comments

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  ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ Review

  Is ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ the best or worst game in the series? Read our review to find out.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 19, 20139 Comments

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  2013 Canadian Videogame Awards: Finalists Revealed

  ‘Mark of the Ninja’ leads the 2013 Canadian Videogame Awards finalists along with Assassin’s Creed 3, Far Cry 3, Mass Effect 3, MechWarrior Online, Sleeping Dogs and more!

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 18, 20134 Comments

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  Better, But Not Good: Wii U’s February 2013 Sales

  February was another bad month at retail for Nintendo’s Wii U. Microsoft’s Xbox 360, on the other hand, enjoyed its 26th straight month as the best selling console in North America.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 15, 201317 Comments

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  Next-Gen Roundup: PS4 and Xbox 720 Release Date, Suda 51 and Arkane Excited

  Suda 51 and Arkane Studios both share enthusiasm for the PS4, while ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′s Creative Director might have accidentally revealed a next-gen release date.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 14, 20135 Comments

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  Minecraft: Subscription-based ‘Realms’ Incoming, 360 Game Gets New Skins & Retail Release

  Mojang is launching a subscription-based service for PC & mobile ‘Minecraft’ players, dubbed ‘Minecraft Realms.’ Plus, the ‘Xbox 360 Edition’ scores a new Skin Pack and a retail release!

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 13, 20136 Comments

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  Michael Pachter Predicts PS4 and Xbox 720 Games Will Cost $70

  Michael Pachter has made several predictions for the next generation of consoles, including an expected price of $70 for PS4 and Xbox 720 games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 11, 201344 Comments

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  Get Medieval With ‘Halo 4′s Castle Map Pack

  The final piece of ‘Halo 4′ downloadable content is getting ready to land on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Get ready for the Castle Map Pack, scheduled to release this April.

  by Riley Little | Mar 11, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Gears of War: Judgment’s’ Launch Trailer & Tripwire Crossbow Trailer Expound on Explosion

  Attacking on both the single- and multiplayer fronts, Epic Games has released ‘Gears of War: Judgment’s’ launch trailer and a video showcasing its brand new infrared tripwire crossbow.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 7, 20131 Comment