GameStop: 60 percent of gamers would not buy console that blocks used games

By: Eddie Makuch Executive Rob Lloyd says it majority of consumers would not be interested in a future console that prohibits second-hand titles. If Microsoft or Sony–or both–decide to block used games with their next-generation platforms, the majority of consumers would not buy them. That’s according to GameStop Chief Financial Officer Rob Lloyd, who defended used games today during a presentation at the Goldman Sachs Technology … Continue reading GameStop: 60 percent of gamers would not buy console that blocks used games

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Xbox 720 requires Kinect?

By: Eddie Makuch The Xbox 720 rumor floodgates are pouring over. A source speaking toKotaku and going by the name of SuperDaE has reportedly obtained two Xbox 720 development kits as well as system overview documents, which detail the specifications of Microsoft’s still-unannounced next-generation platform. The first bit of information from the source claims the Xbox 720 will require Kinect to function. According to the source, … Continue reading Xbox 720 requires Kinect?

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Tomb Raider Trailer Details Artefact Hunting And More

By: Melissa Evans (@Fataleflare) A new trailer has been released by Square Enix for Tomb Raider that shows off a newly discussed feature for the game that lets you back-track by Fast Traveling. Using Fast Travel Lara can return to places she has already been to explore them further to locate artifacts and other treasures that will be collectibles. These collectibles will also help solve the mysteries of the … Continue reading Tomb Raider Trailer Details Artefact Hunting And More

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OUYA To Be Available At Retail in June

By: Jared Scott (@JaredScott5) According to a recent interview by The Wall Street Journal, the famous OUYA will be available at retail one month after shipping begins in March for Kickstarter backers. While much of the interview covered details already listed on OUYA’s Kickstarter page and official website, some new details have emerged. One of which includes that the OUYA has roughly 200 games total that are … Continue reading OUYA To Be Available At Retail in June

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Xbox 720 has Siri-like voice recognition?

By: Eddie Makuch Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will feature improved voice recognition technology across the board, sources have told The Verge. People reportedly familiar with the next Xbox say it will support “wake on” voice, natural-language controls, and speech-to-text. Gamers will be able to walk into a room and say “Xbox on” to boot up the console, these people said. In addition, a Kinect sensor–perhaps the rumored Kinect V2–will … Continue reading Xbox 720 has Siri-like voice recognition?

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Xbox 720 to require Internet connection?

By: Eddie Makuch Additional alleged Xbox 720 details have come to light today. Sources speaking to Edge said that the platform will require an Internet connection to function and that a new version of Xbox Live will be an “integral” component of Microsoft’s new platform. Though Microsoft is reportedly “absolutely committed” to online functionality for its new machine, games will still be offered in physical form, the sources … Continue reading Xbox 720 to require Internet connection?

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GameStop shares tumble over Xbox rumors

By: Eddie Makuch GameStop shares tumbled today more than 6 percent after sources toldEdge the next Xbox could block used games. According to the report, titles for the rumored platform will ship with activation codes and “have no value beyond the initial user.” This would be potentially problematic for GameStop, which generates a significant portion of its revenue from the sale of second-hand games and goods. The analyst … Continue reading GameStop shares tumble over Xbox rumors

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PS4 can share videos, screens – Report

By: Eddie Makuch The PlayStation 4 rumor floodgates are spilling over. A new report at Edge states the PS4 controller’s rumored “Share” button will allow gamers to publish screenshots and video across the Internet. According to sources, the PS4 hardware will constantly record the most recent 15 minutes of gameplay (at no processing cost), which gamers can then edit and share. As was previously rumored, the sources also suggest … Continue reading PS4 can share videos, screens – Report

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What Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 Will Take From PCs

By: Mark Walton If the many rumours and supposed leaks surrounding the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 are to be believed–and according to GameSpot’s sources there’s every reason to–both will represent a dramatic change in console architecture. With the exception of the original Xbox–which was based on an Intel Pentium III–consoles have traditionally relied on custom processors and graphics hardware to power them. The Xbox 360, for instance, uses a … Continue reading What Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4 Will Take From PCs

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Sony CEO Suggests That PlayStation 4 Will Release After Next Xbox

By: Matthew Bennett, Associate Editor Kaz Hirai, global chief executive of Sony, has hinted that the PlayStation 4 will not go on sale before Microsoft’s next Xbox console has released. When asked about console release windows in a recent interview with The Times he replied, “Why go first when your competitors can look at your specifications and come up with something better?” Of course this doesn’t … Continue reading Sony CEO Suggests That PlayStation 4 Will Release After Next Xbox

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