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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)
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 21, 2013 -
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.…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 21, 2013 -
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,…
By Mike Fahey Published May 21, 2013 -
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:…
By Gergo Vas Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Owen Good Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Jason Schreier Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Mike Fahey Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Jason Schreier Published May 21, 2013 -
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)
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 21, 2013 -
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…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 21, 2013 -
The Moneysaver: Wii U Lowest Price, Skyrim Legendary, $10 MS Credit
Overloaded by Xbox One news? Come in, relax, and save some money. Wow that reveal today was rough. But who needs the Xbox One? Next-gen is already here with Nintendo’s Wii U… sorry, can’t say that with a straight face. But seriously, Nintendo has an upcoming Direct focusing on Smash Bros. 4 and what is…
By Shane Roberts Published May 21, 2013
