Entries in 'Next-gen' (88)
GameSpot's next-gen Twitter battle is grim reading for Microsoft
99 per cent of statistics are meaningless, obviously, but the results of an interesting consumer poll paint a grim picture for Microsoft’s new console.
Infinity Ward shows off stunning new Call of Duty engine
Activision and developer Infinity Ward has finally shown the world what it can expect from the next generation of Call of Duty.
Riccitiello confident that next-gen consoles will prosper
Former EA boss John Riccitiello believes that PS4 and the new Xbox will both be commercial successes.
OPINION: Old world pricing problem is another next-gen symptom
I know what you’re thinking – ‘What is this old fashioned nonsense on the frontpage MCV?’
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Xbox Infinity once again tipped as new console name
A non-games industry site is reporting that Xbox Infinity will indeed be the name of Microsoft’s next console.
Kotick: Beware the ides of the upcoming console transition
Activision has again beaten financial expectations, but that hasn’t stopped boss Bobby Kotick issuing a number of blunt warnings about the challenges ahead.
Capcom thinks next-gen development costs "will soar"
Developing titles for PS4 and the new Xbox will be significantly more expensive than current-gen programming, according to Capcom.
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Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles
Yannis Mallat, the CEO of developer Ubisoft Montreal, has claimed that the market IS ready for an always-on next-generation of consoles.
Fresh rumours refute new Xbox 'always-on' claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again
A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet.
Asda opens PS4 pre-orders
UK supermarket Asda has become one of the first non-specialists in the country to begin accepting PS4 pre-orders.
"We are in a sick market for old-school gaming"
BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has expressed his concerns about the future of the console market.
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Bushnell tips Xbox 720 to beat PS4 in next-gen race
Atari founder and video games veteran Nolan Bushnell has said he believes Microsoft will emerge victorious in the next-gen console war.
New Thief based on Unreal engine 3; Next-gen console SKUs will look "almost" identical to PC
Square Enix’s Thief is not being built using the much-touted Unreal Engine 4.
Just Cause 3 dev says there will be fewer triple-A games on next-gen consoles
The creative director of Just Cause 3 developer Avalanche has predicted fewer triple-A game releases in the future.
Oculus Rift: WE'RE the next generation of gaming
PS4? Xbox Durango? Nope – VR headset Oculus Rift is the real next-generation of gaming, the company has claimed.
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Carmageddon: Reincarnation is next-gen bound after Stainless secures more funds
Stainless Games has confirmed intentions to bring Carmageddon: Reincarnation to next-gen consoles.
NPD: Only 29 per cent of core gamers plan on buying a next-gen console
The traditional games industry needs PS4 and Xbox 720 to be a big hit, so these new stats from NPD make for grim reading.
Activision wary of console software price drops, is also looking to microtransactions
Publisher Activision has warned shareholders that the shift in console generations and an increased focus on free-to-play could endanger returns.
Deus Ex: Human Defiance trademarked by Square Enix
A new Deux Ex game as a next-gen launch title? That’ll do nicely, thanks.
Watch Dog's next-gen advantage over Grand Theft Auto V
They’ve both epic, open-world titles, but Ubisoft has touted a key difference between its title Watch Dogs and Rockstar’s rival Grand Theft Auto V.
Next-gen graphics upgrade "won't be as obvious"
Obviously games will look impressive on the PS4 and the upcoming new Xbox, but don’t expect the same sort of graphical leap we’ve seen in the past.
EA's next-gen software "is nothing short of astonishing"
Remember those times when developers would lash out at console transitions? It seems like a lifetime ago now.
"Impossible" for next-gen to match gaming PCs; Crysis 3 will push PC tech
The still unannounced next generation of consoles won’t be able to compete with today’s modern gaming PCs when it comes to raw power.
EA on the fence about pre-owned; Next-gen not backwards compatible; Market will never be 100% digital
Publisher EA has admitted that it would in some ways like to see an end to pre-owned games, but has also admitted that the market could suffer were they to ...
