Category Archives: Microsoft

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 23:21 GMT

Remember Me developer diary discusses music, contains new footage

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Remember Me’s latest developer diary is focused on its score, which was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, but if audio isn’t your thing there’s plenty to feast your eyes on.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 23:08 GMT

Earth Defence Force 2025 trailer shows off Wing Diver unit

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In Earth Defence Force 2025 you’re likely to get crushed and stomped on, but not as the elusive Wing Diver unit, which takes the fight to the skies.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 22:45 GMT

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will have DLC

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will offer downloadable missions, Dengeki PlayStation reports. According to Siliconera‘s translation, DLC will include VR missions – a franchise staple – as well as side-stories about other characters. It’s not clear if this means you’ll be able to play as someone besides Raiden. No date or pricing details were given, and western release has not been confirmed. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance arrives on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US on February 19, in Australia on February 21 and in Europe on February 22.

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 21:59 GMT

Microsoft XNA, Xbox Live Indie future under question – rumour

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Emails allegedly sent to XNA developers suggest Microsoft may be phasing out the development environment behind Xbox Live Indie Games.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 21:28 GMT

Lionhead staffer was reprimanded for spilling details

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Gratuitous Space Battles developer Cliff Harris got in trouble with Lionhead when he shared information about upcoming games with fans.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 21:18 GMT

Netflix app unlocked this weekend for Xbox Live members

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Microsoft has announced it will unlock the Netflix app, so all Live users with a Netflix subscription can watch, and watch some more this weekend. The the unlocking is to celebrate the debut of the Netflix original series House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey. Also this weekend, Live members can access Hulu without a subscription to Hulu Plus. More through Major Nelson.

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 21:07 GMT

NASCAR The Game: Inside Line getting Gen 6 vehicle DLC

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Eutechnyx and Activision have announced new DLC for NASCAR The Game: Inside Line. The DLC contains Gen 6 cars from the NASCAR circuit, including the Chevrolet SS, Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry models for first time. Players will be able to use these new cars online and in selected single-player modes, as well as with the upcoming Inside Line Highlights series of in-game DLC packs to be sold separately. These packs “utilize telemetry data from actual NASCAR races to let players relive and rewrite race events just as they unfold for real,” said a joint statement. The NASCAR Gen 6 cars will be available for PS3 and Xbox 360 later in February.

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 18:15 GMT

Madden 14 out in August, could be titled Madden 25 as a nod to franchise’s anniversary

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As sure as the sun rises and sets, so too will a Madden game be released in August.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 18:03 GMT

Resident Evil may undergo a reboot once Revelations feedback is received, says producer

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Resident Evil: Revelations producer Masachika Kawata has said there’s a possibility for a reboot of the franchise, as long as it preserves “what Resident Evil is and what makes it appealing to fans.”

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 17:15 GMT

Aliens: Colonial Marines season pass shows up in GameStop listing

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GameStop has listed a season pass is to be made available for Aliens: Colonial Marines.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 16:41 GMT

Inside ‘The Art of Dead Space’ book: preview shots here

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Dead Space 3 is out February 8th across Europe. To tie in with the launch, Titan Books is publishing ‘The Art of Dead Space’, a new book crammed full of detailed art from across the series. The publisher has sent us some art samples for you to check out before the book releases on February 5th.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 15:55 GMT

GTA 5 delay causes stock in Take Two to fumble

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In the wake of news that GTA 5 has been delayed from spring into September, the market freaked out a bit, causing stock in Take-Two to fall 7.96%. The market fluctuates, however, and now stock in the firm is only down by 6.47% – so expect it to change again soon. When NASDAQ opened, stock in the firm was trading at $12.99, and now its down to $12.23. Market Watch also reports that shares in GameStop took a tumble with the news as well, falling by 1.7%.

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 18:47 GMT

GTA 5 pushed into September, analyst suspects next-gen release

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Rockstar has confirmed a September release date for Grand Theft Auto 5, which is a few months away from the initial spring launch window. One analyst thinks the delay points to a next-gen release.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 16:05 GMT

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 video provides a “Game Changing Play Walkthrough”

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EA’s trailer bonanza continues with a new video for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. The video, titled “Game Changing Play Walkthrough” shows off some of the changes made to the series as well as enhancements. Watch below. Tiger Woods 14 is out March 26 in North America and on March 28 in Europe for PS3 and Xbox 360. New screens are below.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 22:38 GMT

Injustice: Gods Among Us Special Edition announced for UK, AU

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A Special Edition for Injustice: Gods Among Us has been announced by Warner and DC Comics.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 15:03 GMT

Dead Space 3 trailer is all about the story

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A Dead Space 3 trailer has been released by EA detailing the game’s story. It’s below. Dead Space 3 releases on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in February 5.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 15:10 GMT

Battlefield 3 trailer shows off End Game content

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A video for the End Game pack for Battlefield 3 has been released. The expansion contains dirt bikes and other new lightweight AA vehicles, and the classic Capture The Flag game mode is also back for the attack. A new dropship will allow for rapid deployment air drops of troop transports, and four maps round out the areas in which you can shoot things. The pack was detailed a bit more in a previous post yesterday. End Game is expected in March, and is the last pack of DLC for the shooter before DICE starts focusing on a new game in the series.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 16:45 GMT

GRID 2 Special Edition and release date announced

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Codemasters has announced GRID 2, will release in May on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, and also dropped the news that a Special Edition is now available for pre-order.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 21:10 GMT

Killer Is Dead – Deep Silver to publish in Europe, XSEED in North America

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Deep Silver will publish Grasshopper Manufacture’s Killer Is Dead in Europe, according to an announcement from the firm. The Suda 51 title, now owned by Japanese publisher GungHo and XSEED will be published the title in North America it has been confirmed. Killer is Dead launches this summer on PS3 and Xbox 360. New screenshots are below.

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Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | 14:30 GMT

New Bioshock Infinite trailer reveals the ‘city in the sky’

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Bioshock Infinite just got a new trailer, flushing out more details about the ‘city in the sky’.

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