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That Xbox One Reveal Sure Was A Disaster, Huh?

Well, I bet this isn’t how Microsoft thought its big day would end. What could/should have been a triumphant exclamation point, the day the next-gen console wars began in earnest, instead turned into a disaster I don’t think any of us saw coming. No matter where you turned today, whether it be Facebook, Twitter, forums…

What Did You Think Of The Xbox One Announcement?

The dust has settled, the air is cleared. The Xbox One has made its debut. Time to turn it over to you guys. What did you think of the Xbox One announcement? Two polls, coming up.

The Entire Xbox One Reveal In 1.5 Hilarious, Terrifying Minutes

The Xbox One reveal was actually pretty focused, when it comes down to it. TV. Sports. Call of Duty. And… that’s pretty much it. This (outstanding) video posted by Darkbeatdk captures the whole thing, really. (Via Chris Kohler)

Should’ve seen this one coming: A developer at Harmonix has recorded a special Call of Duty Dog-themed take on the tune “Dogs” from their iOS game VidRhythm. Heh. They even got that Maya 3D dog gif in there.

The Tiny, Cool Details of the New Xbox One Controller

The Xbox One controller looks a lot like the Xbox 360 controller, but the new pad actually sports some subtle but relevant differences. Let’s take a video tour, shall we? The video above shows you the goods and also includes an attempt at a joke by me. Very regrettable, sorry. But…details! For those of you…

Here’s The Zebra-Striped Xbox One Development Unit We Told You About

Remember this? The console we used to call Durango was covered in black-and-white stripes? We couldn’t show the pre-release machine to you then. But now you can see it, as featured on GameTrailers’ Xbox One behind-the-scenes special and spotted on Twitter by @Talaviir. Maybe it was for security, maybe it was just to look cool.…

Microsoft tells Polygon that the great dev studio Rare will be bringing back one of its old series for Xbox One and will show it at E3. For the love of god, let it be Blast Corps! (It most likely won’t be Blast Corps.)

The Triumphant, Mildly Expensive Return Of 2nd Edition AD&D

I could not quote scripture in my late teens, but I could tell you how many gold pieces a 25 foot length of rope cost. The 2nd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks were the religious texts of my teenage years, and today they’ve returned in truly epic form. Just in time for Father’s Day,…

The Xbox 360 Had 18 Games At Launch. Here’s What They Looked Like.

The Xbox 360 was released on November 22, 2005. It had 18 launch titles. Now that the Xbox One has been revealed along with a few of its launch games, let’s take a look back at the launch titles the 360 had, and see how they hold up. Amped 3 Call of Duty 2 Condemned:…

So The Xbox One Reveal Screwed With Some People’s Kinects

In preparing the big reveal for the next Xbox, it seems Microsoft forgot all about how the current one works, because reports from Twitter show that a lot of people ran into problems today when they tried to watch the show on their Xbox 360. It seems that for some folks, every time an executive…

PSP dungeon-crawler Class of Heroes II will be out for PSN on June 4 for $25, publisher MonkeyPaw said today. You’ll be able to get it on both PSP and Vita.

Over at Gamasutra, longtime Kotaku contributor Leigh Alexander has written a harsh, well-argued critique of the Xbox One, calling ita desperate prayer to stop time. “Not only am I unmoved by this ‘groundbreaking’ reveal,” she writes, “but I can’t imagine who reasonably would care—except for the most high-end, most traditional niche ‘adult gamer’ fan who…

These Are The Things That People Remember About Xbox Consoles

The new Xbox has been revealed: it’s Xbox One. Seems like a good time to reminisce on our memories about the Xbox (be it the 360 or the original), right? Appropriately, the #xboxmemories tag was trending on Twitter earlier, right before the reveal. Here’s some of what people remember about Xbox consoles. Some memories are…

How Big Is The Xbox One? Let’s Find Out

Since none of you has laid eyes on the thing yourself, getting an idea of the size of the new Xbox One might be a little tough, even with official measurements. To help you out, Stephen made this video at the console’s unveiling earlier today, comparing the size of the console to…some stuff he had…

The Xbox One Gives the First Look at the Future of Sports Video Games

EA Sports had an outsize presence at the Xbox One’s debut today in Washington, peeling the tape off something called the Ignite Engine and teasing a “very special relationship,” with the console, while offering few specifics of that beyond some exclusive DLC for the FIFA franchise. All four sports titles discussed today—FIFA, Madden, the newly…

Xbox One Does Require Internet Connection, Can’t Play Offline Forever

The Xbox One doesn’t have to be online all the time, but it does have to be online. Not just once in a while—once a day, according to Microsoft vice president Phil Harrison. In a Q&A on their press site for the new Xbox, Microsoft tackles the always-on question with a strangely-worded answer: “No, it…

How The Xbox One Harnesses The Mighty Power Of The Cloud

The cloud — that’s a powerful term these days. If you release a product that doesn’t do something with the cloud, then you probably shouldn’t even bother putting it out. Snack foods, floor cleaners, maid services and even consumer electronics like the newly-announced Xbox One use the cloud to do great and magical things. Like…

You Will Be Able To Trade Xbox One Games Online, Microsoft Says [UPDATE]

Xbox One games will require a one-time activation code to use, but you’ll still be able to trade and sell them online, Microsoft tells Kotaku—although we’re not 100% clear on the details. Speaking to us at the big event in Redmond today, Microsoft corporate vice president Phil Harrison clarified a couple of details about the…

Francis Weighs In On The Xbox One With Great, Horrifying Enthusiasm

We all knew we were going to find out what “Francis,” the famously furious internet rage-king, thinks of Microsoft’s Xbox One reveal. And lo, the big man has already weighed in. What did he think? He’s not angry about it! Well… not at first. (Via George Broussard)

Thanks, Call of Duty Dog, For Brightening Up A Mostly Dull Xbox Event

Ask anyone who watched today’s Microsoft press event to name the most memorable announcement and they’ll probably say, “There’s a new Xbox.” Ask them for the TWO most memorable announcements and they’ll probably say, “Well, there was this dog…” That’s because at the end of the hour-long presentation, the guys from Infinity Ward revealed a…