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Xbox World to reveal next-gen details in new issue – Report

By:  Laura Parker The penultimate issue of Xbox World magazine will reportedly reveal new details about Microsoft’s new Xbox console, according to CVG. The magazine’s editor reportedly told the site that the next-generation Xbox will most likely be called “Xbox” instead of “Xbox 720”, and will ship with 8GB of RAM and a quad-core processor. Other details about the new console that will reportedly be revealed by Xbox Worldinclude Kinect … Continue reading Xbox World to reveal next-gen details in new issue – Report

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Microsoft ‘retiring’ Xbox Facebook, Twitter apps

By: Eddie Makuch Microsoft’s removal of the Facebook and Twitter applications on Xbox Live recently was no mistake. The company confirmed to IGN that the apps will be “retired” with the mandatory Xbox 360 dashboard update that is currently rolling out. It was rumored that Microsoft removed the apps to encourage gamers to use Internet Explorer through their consoles. The company did not deny this, … Continue reading Microsoft ‘retiring’ Xbox Facebook, Twitter apps

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Microsoft confirms new Xbox

By: Eddie Makuch After significant speculation spread over the span of years, Microsoft has finally spoken on-record about its next Xbox. During an interview with The Verge focused on Microsoft’s new Outlook email service (embedded below), general manager Brian Hall name-dropped a "new Xbox." “We’ve had Hotmail and operated Hotmail for about 16 years, we obviously have Exchange, and Outlook, that people use at work. … Continue reading Microsoft confirms new Xbox

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Tekken boss interested in one-console future

By: Eddie Makuch Outspoken Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada has sounded off on what the industry could look like if Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo were to join forces. Speaking to Australian news outlet News.com.au, Harada said he believes the potential for industry innovation would be "endless" if the Big Three were to someday build hardware together. “I think it would be interesting if Sony, Microsoft, and … Continue reading Tekken boss interested in one-console future

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Retail still important for PS4, says Sony

By: Eddie Makuch Just this week, Sony announced that it had purchased cloud-gaming giant Gaikai for $380 million. That, however, does not mean the PlayStation house is giving up on retail with future hardware. Speaking toMCV, Sony Computer Entertainment UK boss Fergal Gara acknowledged the retail business has declined of late, but said this is a “readjustment” period, rather than a total disintegration. “We’d love … Continue reading Retail still important for PS4, says Sony

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Xbox Music to offer subscription-based streaming – Report

By: Eddie Makuch Bloomberg sources say Microsoft’s Xbox Music service will launch later this year with a subscription model similar to that of streaming giant Spotify. The service was formally announced with little detail last month at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. Microsoft is reportedly in talks with the “Big Four” major record firms to secure licensing rights–namely, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony … Continue reading Xbox Music to offer subscription-based streaming – Report

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Rumor: Next Xbox Will Not Include Disc Drive

by Beyhan Moustafa According to an article published by MCV, Microsoft has notifying partners that the upcoming Xbox console will not include a disc drive. The source for MCV has described the announcement having “the strictest NDA” they have ever witnessed – but it clearly wasn’t that strict. It has been said that the replacement for the disc drive will be a solid state card. … Continue reading Rumor: Next Xbox Will Not Include Disc Drive

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Kingdom Hearts Sucks (But it Doesn’t Have To) Wonderland, pouty boys, and other crap that needs to go.

After a decade, two main games, and four spinoffs, Kingdom Hearts has solidified itself as an RPG juggernaut. A cross-platform, cross-universe, East meets West monster of a game. And after learning about Keyblades, princesses, and this Ansem guy, one thing has become abundantly clear: Kingdom Hearts, as a story, totally sucks. Not saying the games as a whole suck. In fact when it comes to … Continue reading Kingdom Hearts Sucks (But it Doesn’t Have To) Wonderland, pouty boys, and other crap that needs to go.

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Are JRPGs dead? Final Fantasy XIII creates a rift in fan opinion. JRPGs suffer an identity crisis

By PSM3 UK Over ten million people own a copy of FFVII. Released in 1997, Square’s iconic RPG is still regarded with reverence by RPG die hards and casual players alike. FFVII sold 2.3 million copies in its first three days on sale in Japan alone. To put this in perspective, Metal Gear Solid 4 sold 77,000 copies in its first week, growing to 5 … Continue reading Are JRPGs dead? Final Fantasy XIII creates a rift in fan opinion. JRPGs suffer an identity crisis

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The Witcher 2 gets an Enhanced Edition and a confrontational new trailer Hero and villain face off in new Xbox preview

By Tom Goulter CD Projekt unveiled the Xbox 360’s Enhanced Edition of The Witcher 2 last month with a standouttrailer and barrage of new features. That first clip took the unusual but engaging tactic of focusing on the game’s antagonist, Letho. But now that you’ve got your head around all the console adaptation’s enhancements, it’s time to be (re)introduced to The Witcher 2’s hero, Geralt … Continue reading The Witcher 2 gets an Enhanced Edition and a confrontational new trailer Hero and villain face off in new Xbox preview

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