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Future Xbox One games will support pre-loading ahead of release, Microsoft has announced. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, closed out the firm’s Gamescom stage presentation by confirming that Forza Horizon 2 would be the first title to allow players to pre-order and download the game ahead of release. Spencer added …
Read More »MICROSOFT: The Halo Channel coming to Xbox One
Platform holder Microsoft may have scrapped the majority of its original programming plans, but there’s no stopping the Chief. The company has just announced what is calling The Halo Channel at Gamescom. It will provide access to an interactive range of programming and original content through their console. It will …
Read More »MICROSOFT: White Xbox One bundle announced for Sunset Overdrive
A white Xbox One will be available as part of a Sunset Overdrive bundle, Insomniac Games has revealed. Ted Price, president and CEO of the developer, announced the new colour for the console following a trailer for the upcoming Xbox exclusive title shown at Microsoft’s Gamescom presentation. The bundle will …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Xbox exclusive ScreamRide is like a twisted RollerCoaster Tycoon
Microsoft has announced a new Xbox franchise, ScreamRide. Created by Frontier Developments and Microsoft Studios, ScreamRide is a sci-fi themed theme park creator, somewhat like PC stalwart RollerCoaster Tycoon. In ScreamRide, players will aim to terrify visitors by flinging coaster trains and other rides across the sky and into obstacles …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics explains Xbox One exclusivity for Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider won’t be available on either PS4 or PC, following Microsoft’s deal to sign the game exclusively for Xbox One. Amidst what is proving to be a hostile reaction of the Crystal Dynamics forums, head of studio Darrell Gallagher has explained what he presents as the …
Read More »MICROSOFT: See Quantum Break Xbox One gameplay
Remedy has for the first time shown off some gameplay footage for upcoming Xbox One exclusive Quantum Break. The game is clearly heavily focused on Gears of War (and The Order: 1886) cover and shoot style gameplay, although of course the twist here is the time freezing mechanic. It also …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Rise of the Tomb Raider is an Xbox exclusive
Microsoft has revealed that the next Tomb Raider game will be an Xbox exclusive. Darrel Gallagher, head of studios at developer Crystal Dynamics, came on-stage during Microsoft’s Gamescom presentation to reveal that the next Lara Croft-starring adventure would be released during the Holiday 2015 period, only on Xbox platforms. The …
Read More »MICROSOFT: 1TB Call of Duty Xbox One announced
A 1TB version of the Xbox One console is incoming. The super-sized SKU will feature as part of Microsoft’s Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare bundle, as pictured below. The console will also feature specific branding on both the machine and controller as well as a digital copy of the Day …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Goat Simulator among indie games coming first on console to Xbox One
Microsoft has announced a slew of indie games coming first on console to Xbox platforms, including bizarre PC parody Goat Simulator. Chris Charla, director of Microsoft’s ID@Xbox division, introduced the games on-stage at Microsoft’s Gamescom presentation. Several of the games had trailers shown, including time-bending puzzle shooter game Superhot and …
Read More »MICROSOFT: FIFA 15 Xbox One bundle up for pre-order
A 349.99 Xbox One bundle including a digital copy of FIFA 15 has just been announced by Microsoft. The marketing will make lots of noise about the exclusive FIFA Ultimate Team Legends mode that features in the Xbox One version, with Manchester United and Denmark legend Peter Schmeichel taking to …
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