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If you’re following the brouhaha over the guy who got an Xbox One early and was then banned by Xbox Live, Major Nelson has since reached out via Twitter, and has said “his console will not be permabanned.” See the link for the latest update.

Lucky Gamer Gets Xbox One Way Early, Starts Spilling Details [UPDATE]

Like lots of other people, YouTube dude Moonlight Swami pre-ordered an Xbox One. Unlike lots of other people, he just got his. And he’s sharing loads of info about the console right now. Like eBay user priceless228, Moonlight Swami claims to have gotten his Target pre-order of Microsoft’s next-gen console two weeks before it’s supposed…

eBay Seller Claims Target Shipped Them an Xbox One, Yours For $9,995.00 [UPDATE: Auction pulled]

Somehow, someone seems to not only already have an Xbox One, but they’re also selling it for nearly $10,000 dollars. Console launches typically mean immediate eBay listings, many of which are absurdly priced, sure…but the Xbox One isn’t out for weeks. Well then! priceless228, an eBay user,claims that a Target shipping errorlanded them an Xbox…

Battlefield 4 Multiplayer Glitches Make Great Animated GIFs

We did it for the beta, so there’s no reason to skip the funniest and glitchiest moments of Battlefield 4 proper. Especially when players have been capturing some awesome moments like these. Let’s take a look. With outdated or beta drivers, the maps can easily be turned into a giant rave. Battlefield meets Antichamber… Or…

Guess which classic RTS looks fantastic in Lego form: Age of Empires II! Artizan, the creator, intends to recreate as much of the game as possible. You can see his progress here and even support him if you want to. An ambitious project, but it’d be nice to see those larger buildings (and catapults) next…

Yes, The Xbox One Has Silly Achievements For Watching Movies And TV

As we’ve discussedpreviously, the Xbox One will have two types of achievement. There are gaming achievements, like you’ve always had, but now there are also media achievements, designed to reward you for spending time using your Xbox One for other stuff (and, ultimately, spending more money). This image is our first look at how they’re…

Here’s What You Can Watch on the Xbox One In Between Games

Yesterday we showed you what you can entertain yourself with in between play sessions on the PS4. Now, it’s the Xbox One’s turn. Microsoft is calling this the “first wave” of their Xbox One applications, with more following for both their new console and the Xbox 360: Amazon Instant Video Crackle CWTV ESPN FOX NOW…

See How Fast The New Xbox One Dashboard Is

In this demo, Microsoft takes you through the Xbox One Dashboard step-by-step. As mentioned above, the clip is 12 minutes long, so pour yourself a hot drink and settle in. Cold drinks are fine, too! Xbox One All-in-One Demo with Yusuf Mehdi and Marc Whitten [Xbox@YouTube] To contact the author of this post, write to…

Microsoft Trumps Sony’s PS4 Apartment With An Xbox One Hotel

Sure, you could stay at a normal hotel while you’re in France. Or…you could stay at the Xbox One hotel—because that’s a thing now. Open in Paris for the month of November, the Xbox One hotel is a response of sorts to the “Apartment 4” launched by Sony last month to showcase the PlayStation 4…

The Internet Reacts To Internet Explorer’s New Anime Mascot Girl

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer officially has an anime heroine called Inori Aizawa and people are already coming up with tons of fan art of her. This is the Internet. There’s no such thing as turnaround time here. So far we’ve found a lot of artistic interpretations and GIFs—usually the first wave after a shocking reveal like…

A Convincing Pitch For The Xbox One Kinect In Just Five Seconds

I’ve never been a Kinect guy; if I had the option, I’d rather buy a $400 Kinect-free Xbox One than one saddled with an accessory I probably won’t use all that much. But hey, Microsoft’s motion-sensing device might actually be a serious convenience, if it works properly. Via Microsoft’s Major Nelson, check out this quick…

Crytek Dev Calls Dinner Tweet ‘Boneheaded,’ Praises Work Conditions

After a couple of weeks of silence, we’re finally hearing from people who worked at Crytek, the game development studio where more than 11,500 dinners were proudly served to “crunching” developers. Two people on the game are saying that Crytek is a pretty good place to work, despite a recent controversial Tweet about those dinners…

​The Xbox One Launch, Minus The Hype

Microsoft has had a noisy year. The response to the Xbox One’s unpopular always-online DRM was deafening. The response to the eventual reversal of those policies was even louder. In the midst of all the noise, beyond the cancelled policies and muddled messaging, lies a video game console. What’s that thing all about, eh? Last…

Let’s Be Cool, Guys. The Xbox One And PS4 Aren’t Even Out Yet.

The Xbox One and PS4 are nearly upon us. People are excited. Some people are also, as people are prone to be, getting a little weird. “Fans” of both systems are eager to prove that one console is somehow “better” than the other, and will use any piece of information they get their hands on…

Aaand nailed it. That’s one unorthodox GTA V stunt move, but it works! XR33P3E11X has more of these in his excellent montage video. Now do a perfect drop from similar heights into a half pipe while riding a bike. That would look neat. Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of…

You Could Own A Very Pretty White Xbox One

I’m coming around to the look of the black Xbox One, but like the original Xbox, I think the console looks betterin white. Sadly, the only white consoles in existence have been destined for the homesof Microsoft employees. All except for one. It’s being auctioned on eBay, with proceeds going to the children’s charity GamesAid.…

Castle Pyke, the seat of House Greyjoy from Game of Thrones looks stunning in Minecraft. This recent recreation is part of Westeroscraft, one of the most popular Game of Thrones servers in Minecraft. The custom texture pack adds a lot of depth and detail; it almost looks like something made out of LEGO blocks. Dayshot…

One of the World’s Best Tekken Players Is a 13 Year-Old Kid

At the recent Tekkeg Tag Tournament Global Championship in South Korea, 13 year-old Alexander “AK” Laverez sure has remarkable skills when it comes to fighting games. The young Filipino was able to beat Japan’s favorite Nobi as well as one of the top Korean player Help-Me!! Although he finished third (that means $1000 and a…

Another Good Look At The Xbox One’s Dashboard

Videos of the Xbox One’s dashboard and user interface in action have been getting progressively better, the latest being this handy clip put together by The Verge Shot with a half-decent camera/phone, and by a man who can keep his hand steady while filming, this video also benefits from uploader Tom Warren narrating the action…

Peggle 2 will be out “a few weeks later in December” and not on the day Xbox One launches (Nov. 22), PopCap said. An earlier listing by Microsoft called it a launch-day title. The game is a timed exclusive to Xbox One.