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OPINION: Time to invest in the next generation

OPINION: Time to invest in the next generation

My son, only 17 months old, knows how to turn on my iPhone, he’s seen me use it so much.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 2nd 2011 at 2:38PM in News
Next Xbox skips optical drive, goes digital only?

Next Xbox skips optical drive, goes digital only?

The latest rumours concerning Microsoft’s next Xbox console suggest that the company may launch an entry-level machine that is not compatible with disc-based games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 25th 2011 at 9:43AM in News
Next Xbox due 2013... No, wait, 2012

Next Xbox due 2013... No, wait, 2012

Yes. More rumours. More rumours about the successor to the Xbox 360. And this time, 2012 is being pegged as the likely release date.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2011 at 8:33AM in News
Next Xbox tipped for January reveal

Next Xbox tipped for January reveal

As sure as the sun rises, another day has arrived and with it another rumour regarding the successor to Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 15th 2011 at 10:17AM in News

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Cloud tech hinted for next Xbox

Cloud tech hinted for next Xbox

Cloud technologies could have an important role to play in the future of Xbox, an executive at Microsoft has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 12:35PM in News
New Xbox seemingly ruled out for 2012

New Xbox seemingly ruled out for 2012

It very much looks as if a successor to the Xbox 360 will now not be launched in 2012.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 9:08AM in News
And here is today's Xbox 720 rumour

And here is today's Xbox 720 rumour

Yesterday we were told that the next Xbox would be out in 2013 and integrate Windows 9. Today it’s an entirely different story.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2011 at 2:55PM in News
More Xbox 360 successor rumours emerge

More Xbox 360 successor rumours emerge

It’ll be revealed at E3 2012. It’ll be revealed at E3 2013. It’ll have an in-built tea-maker and be powered by fairy dust.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2011 at 9:48AM in News

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Next Xbox could miss 2012, debut at E3 2013

Next Xbox could miss 2012, debut at E3 2013

Flying in the face of the current widespread industry belief, a new report has claimed that the successor to Xbox 360 might not see the light of day until 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 20th 2011 at 3:15PM in News
CVs oust ongoing next-gen Xbox development

CVs oust ongoing next-gen Xbox development

Don’t expect any official word on the subject until next summer, but details posted on a number of CVs online has reignited talk about the next-generation Xbox console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 10th 2011 at 3:34PM in News
Cliffy B talks Gears of War 4

Cliffy B talks Gears of War 4

The trilogy may have concluded, but Gears of War is far from finished according to new comments from Epic’s design guru Cliff Bleszinski.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 4th 2011 at 10:56AM in News
Life in fast lane beckons for Ubisoft

Life in fast lane beckons for Ubisoft

A new Driver finally makes it to store shelves today – five years after Ubisoft spent $24m buying the brand and its studio. But it’s just the first step in Ubisoft’s ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 2nd 2011 at 8:29AM in News

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Date set for next MCV Quiz

Date set for next MCV Quiz

The first MCV/Xbox 360 Quiz of 2011 will take place on Thursday, June 23rd.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2011 at 3:44PM in News
Xbox successor in 2015?

Xbox successor in 2015?

A somewhat ambiguous posting on a web portfolio of a designer currently working for Microsoft has got tongues wagging about a potential 2015 launch date for the next Xbox console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 21st 2011 at 1:39PM in News
It starts here: Next Xbox talk begins

It starts here: Next Xbox talk begins

Though we won't know anything concrete for a long, long time to come, the very first roll of the dice on what will eventually become the next generation of console ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2011 at 8:35AM in News
Blizzard talks next WoW expansion

Blizzard talks next WoW expansion

While the recently released World of Warcraft: Cataclysm saw game world Azeroth get a major rebuild in a number of areas, the next release for the game is likely to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2010 at 8:25AM in News

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Activision teases 2011’s Call of Duty

Activision teases 2011’s Call of Duty

Speaking to investors last night, publisher Activision tuned its attentions to the 2011 iteration of its Call of Duty franchise – which by the sounds of it promises to be ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 5th 2010 at 9:42AM in News
THQ: New consoles ‘last thing we need’

THQ: New consoles ‘last thing we need’

The cost and turbulence caused by the transition to a new generation of hardware is not what the games industry currently needs, according to THQ president and CEO Brian Farrell.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2010 at 11:02AM in News
Gamesfives returns for World Cup special

Gamesfives returns for World Cup special

The hugely popular Xbox 360 Gamesfives tournament will take place on Wednesday, June 23rd at the Barnet Powerleague.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2010 at 2:55PM in News
Tony Hawk names next game

Tony Hawk names next game

In a move that he obviously knew would send Activision’s PR team into somewhat of a frenzy, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk last night revealed via Twitter the name of the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 20th 2010 at 1:08PM in News
Is this the iPhone 4?

Is this the iPhone 4?

There’s no way of knowing if these snaps caught by US tech blog Engadget are the real deal, but they’re certainly a lot more plausible than some recent ‘leaked ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 19th 2010 at 12:28PM in News
Pokemon Black and White announced

Pokemon Black and White announced

Though the latest Pokemon titles have only just hit UK shores, a Japanese teaser site has offered the first glimpse of the next instalment in Nintendo’s series – Pokemon Black ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2010 at 10:44AM in News
DEB – what next for games industry?

DEB – what next for games industry?

The Digital Economy Bill is making its way into British law books, but with a General Election just weeks away the final chapter in the DEB’s story is still ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2010 at 7:00PM in News
Bungie on PS3: All options are open

Bungie on PS3: All options are open

Bungie has yet again refused to rule out future projects appearing on the PS3, stating that its options “are open” and reiterating that it will develop for whatever platforms it ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2010 at 10:29AM in News
Cage wants to take Heavy Rain online

Cage wants to take Heavy Rain online

Those of you yearning for a sequel to Sony’s successful Heavy Rain are in for some good and bad news.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2010 at 3:21PM in News