Microsoft remains committed to introducing functionality to Xbox One that lets you take screenshots, but the company now says getting this up and running is proving tricky. As a result, Microsoft isn’t going to roll this feature out until sometime in 2015, Xbox boss Phil Spencer says. “As we come back into the new year, […]
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The Gist – Does Destiny’s Lack of Compelling Plot Matter?
October 22nd, 2014 
Mark Destiny’s story is lackluster. That’s no secret. But why hasn’t this affected its popularity, and do gamers even care about story?
Microsoft’s New $50 Adapter Makes Xbox One’s Kinect Work on PC
October 22nd, 2014 Mark Microsoft today announced a $50 adapter that will allow you to connect your Xbox One Kinect to your PC, providing you with a potential use for the device even if you don’t have it connected to your console. The adapter is now available through the Microsoft Store. Combined with the $150 price of a standalone […]
Former EA CEO John Riccitiello Named Top Exec at Game Engine Company Unity
October 22nd, 2014 Mark Cross-platform game engine company Unity Technologies today announced that its CEO and founder, David Helgason, has stepped down from his role as chief executive. Taking over for him is former Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello, who left the Battlefield publisher in May 2013. Riccitiello “This is an amazing win for Unity and the community,” Helgason […]
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October 22nd, 2014 Mark Update: Respawn has shared the full list of patch notes, further detailing some of the changes in store for players in this update. CTF mode has introduced sudden death (so games no longer end in a tie); you can earn stars on each map in each primary game mode by posting a certain score; new […]
Mortal Kombat X Live-Action Series Announced
October 22nd, 2014 Mark Warner Bros. is working on a live-action digital series inspired by upcoming fighting game, Mortal Kombat X, the publisher has announced. Unfortunately, Warner Bros. isn’t sharing much in the way of specifics about the series, only saying that it will highlight “some of the franchise’s most storied characters, while introducing a new generation of fighters.” […]
Five Reasons Smash Bros. on the Wii U Will be the Real Deal
October 22nd, 2014 Mark If sales figures released last week show anything, it’s that a lot of people have bought Super Smash Bros. on the 3DS. And so they should, as the game is great. But for many, Smash on the 3DS is but a starter to the main course that is Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U. […]
Titanfall’s "Biggest Update" to be Revealed Today on Twitch
October 22nd, 2014 Mark Respawn Entertainment, the creators of the Xbox and PC exclusive FPS Titanfall, have announced that the game will soon be revamped with its “biggest update” yet. On Wednesday at 10am Pacific (1pm Eastern / 6pm UK), the studio will reveal its newest update via a Twitch livestream. No further details were available, aside from Respawn’s […]
First Look at Halo 5 Gameplay Coming Next Month During "HaloFest"
October 22nd, 2014 Mark Microsoft announced today that it will hold a special “HaloFest” live-stream event the night before Halo: The Master Chief Collection‘s release on November 11 for Xbox One. Viewers will get to see developer interviews, the first footage of the Halo 5: Guardians gameplay, and the debut episode of Halo: Nightfall. You can tune in through […]
GTA: San Andreas Re-Release Coming to Xbox 360, Achievement List Suggests
October 22nd, 2014 Mark Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas may soon be re-released for Xbox 360, a new set of Achievements suggests. Developer Rockstar Games has not announced a new version of the game for Xbox 360, but Xbox Achievements has posted a new list of achievements that seem to indicate a re-release is in the works. In addition, […]
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