Gaming News- Cliffy B on Xbox One Losing Used Game DRM: Studios Will Close, Microtransactions Will Skyrocket June 19, 2013"During E3, we let you know about Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinskis thoughts on the Xbox One blocking/charging for used games, with the developer saying that it was positive and was the only way to make AAA games financially viable. But with Microsoft backtracking faster than a family-focused politician after a sex tape, what are his thoughts now? […]
- The Xbox One Just Got Way Worse, And It's Our Fault June 19, 2013Microsoft just announced that its much-maligned DRM policies won't look at all like they originally had originally been described. They're going to more relaxed, sort of like the PS3's. Good news, you say? No. Bad news. The Xbox One just got worse. […]
- Xbox 180: Why the Xbox One is Still a Definite "No" June 19, 2013SuperPhillip Central writes, "Today, Microsoft announced one of the biggest corporate 180s in gaming history. No longer will the upcoming Xbox One suffer from DRM issues, no longer will it need a forced internet connection, and no longer will it block used games in any form. That's all great and all (we're happy for and proud of the collective […]
- Xbox One DRM Reversal Cuts Features, Requires One-Time Connection June 19, 2013You win some, you lose some. In changing its drastic Xbox One DRM policies today, Microsoft will actually be cutting some of the cooler features announced from the console. Everything's got a price, folks. "Theres a few things we wont be able to deliver as a result of this change," Marc Whitten, v.p. of Xbox Live told Kotaku, "One of the […]
- What Does Microsoft's Massive Xbox One-Eighty Mean for PS4? June 19, 2013Push expected Microsoft to stick with its digital rights management policies after the mauling that it faced from consumers and the media at E3 2013 last week, but even were a little stunned by the swiftness and scale of its turnaround. […]
- Your Feedback Matters Update on Xbox One June 19, 2013Don Mattrick: You told us how much you loved the flexibility you have today with games delivered on disc. The ability to lend, share, and resell these games at your discretion is of incredible importance to you. Also important to you is the freedom to play offline, for any length of time, anywhere in the world. So, today I am announcing the following changes […]
- PS4 Online Blocked for Countries Without a Store June 19, 2013PlayStation Plus isn't available everywhere, and neither is the PlayStation Store, and although Sony has made every effort to roll features out to every country interested, it's not always possible. Up until recently, this has been a minor inconvenience, a barrier that blocks some people from taking advantage of free games, digital purchases and cl […]
- Deep Down develoment in progress, may be PS4 exclusive and may have coop/multiplayer mode June 19, 2013Yoshinori Ono, the director of Deep Down has recently tweeted that the game development is making a steady progress on PS4. In his last senetence in japanese he mentions "a solo mode" (google translate: Deep down and steadily (provisional), ongoing development! PS4 version of solo play has been able to. The ~ I wonder if I can soon show off in fron […]
- Sony Confirming the Number of PS3 Owners Affected by 4.45 FW Update, Conducting Investigations June 19, 2013Its been a bit of a rocky road for the PS3 since firmware update 4.45 launched last night, causing numerous problems with PS3s, including bricking, before ultimately being pulled. - PSLS […]
- PS4 appearance on Jimmy Fallon highlights Microsoft's struggle to explain Xbox One policies June 19, 2013TheVerge: As part of Late Night's "Video Game Week," Jimmy Fallon has had the opportunity to play with both the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. But while Monday night's Xbox One demo ran through the console's multimedia features and showed off Killer Instinct and Forza, Sony Tuesday night took the opportunity to highlight its competi […]
- Cliffy B on Xbox One Losing Used Game DRM: Studios Will Close, Microtransactions Will Skyrocket June 19, 2013
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Nintendo Flashback: Gradius III
A port of Gradius III was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan in December 1990 and in North America in 1991, with the option of reduced difficulty and additional armaments for the Vic Viper. It replicates the … Continue reading
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Halo 4 Prelude Trailer
Halo 4 marks the return of John-117 —the Master Chief, as a playable protagonist for the first time since 2007′s Halo 3. Get a behind the scenes look at the most anticipated game of 2012.
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New Super Mario Bros 2: Adventure Trailer
Feel the rush of discovering tons of coins in brand new coin-rich worlds with the new Gold Mario, gold pipes, gold Fire Flowers, new block head Mario that transforms enemies into coins, … Continue reading
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Dead Space 3 Preview: 20 Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Take a look at the first gameplay shown for Dead Space 3. Dead Space 3 Preview: 20 Minutes of Gameplay Footage: Narrated by Executive Producer Steve Papoutsis, you’ll get an … Continue reading
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Nintendo Flashback: Jordan vs. Bird: One on One
Jordan vs. Bird: One on One was a 1988 basketball video game developed by Electronic Arts and was fairly popular for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Mega Drive/Genesis. It was … Continue reading
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Video Game Reviews | Max Payne 3: Visual Effects and Cinematics Video
Max Payne 3 brings powerful storytelling back to the action-shooter genre. Rockstar Studios plan on delivering a game that’s both incredibly cinematic and very intense to play. Based on incredibly precise and fluid gunplay and maintaining the series’ famed dark … Continue reading
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