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The Xbox One’s social functionality will be the core focus of the Microsoft’s next software update for the console. The feedback we’ve gotten is pretty valid,” Xbox chief product officer Marc Whitten told Engadget. Some of the social stuff is hidden or harder to use than it was on the …
Read More »First Xbox One system update arrives
Xbox One’s first required system update is out now, according to Microsoft’s Larry Hryb. Hryb revealed on his Major Nelson blog that the update was set to arrive tonight at 8 PM Eastern US time—several hours ago, at time of writing. The patch includes the following fixes and improvements: Addresses …
Read More »Dovetail Games on future-proofing simulators
The Train Simulator firm, formerly known as RailSimulator.com, discusses how and why it is continuously upgrading the technology behind its games
Read More »Windows ‘Threshold’ update to strengthen ties to Xbox OS
Microsoft is planning to bring its Windows, Phone and Xbox operating systems closer together, a new report has claimed. The company has typically preferred to keep its Xbox OS totally separate from Windows for fears of its console being branded an under the TV PC”. But ZDnet has word of …
Read More »Xbox One does ‘nothing’ without day one update
Microsoft's Albert Penello says launch update isn't optional
Read More »300MB day one patch needed to activate key PS4 features
A host of functionality for Sony’s PS4 will only be available to users once they have downloaded a 300MB patch. Amongst the features that will be locked until the patch is installed are Remote Play, gameplay sharing and broadcasting, multiple user login, voice commands, online multiplayer and even DVD and …
Read More »Launch-day patch, internet connection needed for PS4 disc drive
Update 1.50 needed for most features, but suspend/resume mode delayed past launch
Read More »DC Universe Online getting visual upgrade for PS4
Sony Online Entertainment is planning a significant upgrade to DC Universe Online in preparation for the launch of PS4 next month. ‘Game Update 31′ will offer a sweeping, game-wide graphical upgrade, a massive design effort to polish and re-master the core levelling game, and a host of technical work that …
Read More »Latest Grand Theft Auto Online patch pledges to fix disappearing characters
Rockstar reckons its latest Grand Theft Auto V patch will finally resolve the issue causing lost characters, items and progress in Grand Theft Auto Online. Available now on both Xbox 360 and PS3, the patch also addresses a host of other niggles with the Online game, although Rockstar says that …
Read More »Xbox One requires 15-20 minute day one update download
New Xbox One owners next month will be required to download and install a sizable patch on day one. We are optimising Xbox One so that the day one update is as fast as possible,” Xbox One chief platform architect Marc Whitten told IGN. While we’re still finalising the details, …
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