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Achievements Are Changing for Xbox One. Here’s How.
Achievements are one of the defining elements of the Xbox experience. Naturally, Microsoft will include them in the Xbox One. But they’re not going to work like you remembered them, not exactly. There’s more to them, now. The way it worked before was, a developer set up some sort of challenge. If you met it,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 21, 2013 -
These Official Photos Make The Xbox One Look Like A Scary Robot
Go ahead and take a look: the new pieces of hardware that form the hub of Microsoft’s upcoming gaming experiences aren’t exactly cute and cuddly. They’re kinda foreboding, the way they float and squint at you, all one-eyed and unknowable. But these shots are the best visuals yet we have of the new Xbox One…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 21, 2013 -
Sony’s Stock Jumped Up Following Microsoft’s Xbox One Reveal [Update]
Well, this isn’t surprising: following a somewhat underwhelming presentation from Microsoft after unveiling the Xbox One (where are the games?), Sony’s stock jumped up. Here’s a comparison, with Sony’s graph up top. Mind that the conference started at 1pm eastern. …err. Just a few days ago, Business Insider reported that Microsoft’s stock was at a…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 21, 2013 -
Xbox One Requires Kinect To Function
Your Kinect will need to be connected in order for the Xbox One to function, Microsoft announced at an event today in London. “Kinect does require to be connected to Xbox One in all cases, yes,” Microsoft’s Harvey Eagle told press (as reported by IGN). This may sound familiar. That’s because Kotaku reported it back…
By Jason Schreier Published May 21, 2013 -
First Shots Of Forza Motorsport 5 For Xbox One Are Ridiculously Pretty
Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport 5, launching later this year with the Xbox One, looked pretty amazing in motion, but these first screens are just so beautiful it’s stupid. Look at that tire. It’s not just wet, it’s wet on the way to drying. And are those bits of rubber being kicked up? Insanity. I mean,…
By Mike Fahey Published May 21, 2013 -
Watch Major Nelson Chat Live About The New Xbox One, Right Here
Microsoft’s next generation console—named Xbox One, as we learned today—has finally been revealed. Major Nelson’s panel to further discuss the new gaming machine follows the conference today, and you can watch it live right here
By Tina Amini Published May 21, 2013 -
Take an Up-Close Look at the Xbox One Console and Controller [UPDATE]
Kotaku bossman Stephen Totilo is on the ground at the Xbox reveal event and sent along two videos that let you see the Xbox One controller and the console itself. It’s almost like you’re there! Update: Here’s another video that shows the back of the console, including the ports. Update 2: Here’s another video where…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 21, 2013 -
Xbox One is Not Backward Compatible
The Verge reports that Xbox One will not be backward compatible with Xbox 360 titles. That is according to Mark Whitten, Microsoft’s vice president for Xbox Live. When asked if Xbox One will be able to play 360 titles over Xbox Live, or by downloading them, or by some means other than a disc, Whitten…
By Owen Good Published May 21, 2013 -
Take A Look At The Improved Tech Behind Call of Duty: Ghosts
You can’t have an emotionally engaging game—which Call of Duty: Ghosts is supposed to be—without lots of polygons and tech improvements. So let’s take a look at the tech behind the game, shall we?
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 21, 2013 -
Call of Duty: Ghosts Gives You a Dog, Customizable Multiplayer Avatars
You’ll have a dog in the next Call of Duty. You’ll be able to lean. You’ll be able to slide. And in multiplayer, you’ll be able to customize your character’s avatar, switching bodies, heads and more. Call of Duty: Ghosts is making its public debut today as part of the reveal of the new Xbox,…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 21, 2013 -
Here’s Quantum Break, the New Game from the Creators of Alan Wake
Remedy Entertainment showed off a mind-warping glimpse into their next-game during today’s Xbox event and it looks utterly stunning. Quantum Break appears to move the TV-centric style that Remedy used for Alan Wake out of psychological horror and into the realm of sci-fi. I’m willing to bet money that it’s going to be released episodically,…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 21, 2013 -
Steven Spielberg is Making a Halo TV Series for Xbox One
Steven Spielberg will collaborate with 343 Industries on an exclusive Halo television series to be brought to Xbox One. Last year, Halo published an acclaimed TV series, “Forward Unto Dawn.” Bungie, the series’ original creators, have moved on to making another science-fiction game, Destiny, which is confirmed for Xbox One as well as PlayStation 4,…
By Owen Good Published May 21, 2013 -
Xbox One Is Not Always Online, But Seems To Restrict Used Games [UPDATE]
The next Xbox won’t require an Internet connection to function, but could very well block used games, unless you feel like paying Microsoft some extra cash. UPDATE: Microsoft says in an official Q&A: “We are designing Xbox One to enable customers to trade in and resell games. We’ll have more details to share later.” Original…
By Jason Schreier Published May 21, 2013 -
The New Xbox Live Is “More Powerful, More Personal”
The evolution of the Xbox online service got shown on stage today at Microsoft’s reveal event. Users will keep their current accounts but have access to a slew of upgraded functions like a game-recording DVR and dynamic game achievements. A 300,000-server network—compared to today’s 15,000—will serve as the spine of Xbox Live. You’ll be able…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 21, 2013 -
Here is What Forza Will Look Like on Xbox One
With all that next-gen processing power, you didn’t expect Xbox One to launch without a Forza title, did you? Here is Forza Motorsport 5, from Turn 10 Studios. It will be available at launch. To contact the author of this post, write to [email protected] or find him on Twitter @owengood
By Owen Good Published May 21, 2013 -
This Is The New Kinect For The Xbox One [UPDATE]
Today during the reveal of the Xbox One, Microsoft unveiled the new Kinect. This is what it looks like, and how it improves on the original, as well as how it registers your body. It can even track your heartbeat. These improvements are done with the purpose of putting the user at the center of…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 21, 2013