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Initial Thoughts And Impressions On Microsoft’s Reveal Of The Xbox One – I’m Disappointed.
UPDATE/EDIT: this article was originally just going to be my initial reactions from the livestream of the Xbox One reveal event, with my deeper, more thought through views coming in a day or two. However, with major revelations and chunks of news emerging after the event was over I couldn’t wait to comment on them, […]
The Xbox One Does Actually Require An Internet Connection, And Needs To Connect At Least Once A Day
After their major reveal of the next-generation Xbox One Microsoft seemed keen to point out to media outlets that their new console did not have a requirement to be connected to the Internet all of the time, leaving many gamers feeling relieved, particularly those living on military bases where Internet connections are not available. However, […]
Xbox One Will Not Be Backwards Compatible With Xbox 360 Games
Microsoft have revealed to The Verge that the newly announced Xbox One will not be able to play Xbox 360 games, rendering your entire collection useless unless you decide to keep your Xbox 360 rather than sell it on to help fund the upgrade to next-gen hardware. “The system is based on a different core […]
The Next Xbox Will Not Require An Always On Internet Connection, According To Report
Rumours that Microsoft’s next Xbox console will require a constant Internet connection to operate have been circulating for ages now, leading many people to declare themselves completely against the console despite us not actually knowing the facts, yet which is a real shame. However, a new report from Ars Technica suggests that the next Xbox […]
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Boxed Retail Version Release Date Announced
Microsoft have just announced that you can get your hands on a boxed version of Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition from your nearest retailer on June 28th. Every copy include a 48–Trial code for Xbox Live Gold so that you can try out the online side of things and, according to the press release, “get the […]
Microsoft Announce The New Xbox 720 Will Be Revealed On May 21st.
With the Playstation 4 reveal well and truly out of the way we’re all now just waiting around to see what Microsoft are going to bring to the table. As it turns out we won’t be waiting much longer as invites to a special Microsoft media event have been sent out to the gaming press, […]
Microsoft To Revive Heroes TV Show For Xbox?
Well, here’s some surprising news: a recent report from TVLine suggests that Microsoft are planning on reviving the sci-fi TV show Heroes, which ran for a total of 4-seasons on NBC, finally coming to an end in February of 2010. According to the report Microsoft are currently in preliminary talks with NBC, with the plan […]
Major Nelson Unveils The Ultimate Xbox 360 Sale For 2013
Major Nelson has armed himself with keyboard and mouse to reveal the details of the 2013 Xbox Ultimate Sale. There’s going to over 60 Games on Demand titles on sale. According to the man himself we can expect up to 75% off most titles, with up to 85% on some others. Of course take special […]
The Last Ever Issue Of Xbox World Isn’t Impressed By Crystal Dynamic’s Tomb Raider Reboot
This months issue of Xbox World is their last ever before the magazine shuts down for good, yet another victim at the hands of the merciless internet. It’s not the internets fault – I’m not implying that it sits there in a massive chair stroking its moustache and plotting the downfall of print media, but it’s still […]
Latest Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Tiitle Update Released Along With Patch Notes
4J Studios have just announced via Twitter that their latest update for the Xbox 360 version of Minecraft has started to roll out today! ““We’re getting reports that TU7 is available for some people now! Should be available for everyone within a couple of hours.” they happily Tweeted. This brings the Xbox version of the game up […]
