Microsoft have no Gears of War Title in the Pipeline
In an interview with Kotaku Phil Spencer, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Studios commented that, among several developments for the Xbox One console one aspect he cannot guarantee is the exclusivity of Gears of War to Microsoft consoles. This is due to the fact that the franchise belongs in full to Epic Games, who…
Over 12,000 Xbox One Consoles Already Sold on eBay This November
Since November 1st, over 12,000 Xbox One consoles have already been sold on eBay, according to a gamezone interview. At its peak, 7,000 consoles were sold on eBay between November 22nd and November 24th. "With the XBOX ONE sold out everywhere, gamers hunting for the latest console are coming to eBay to…
Xbox One Users With Malfunctioning Hardware are Being Compensated
If you have been having some problems with your Xbox One on launch (here's looking at you Ian!) then you could be in for some compensation. In a recent statement, Microsoft have said: "While a replacement console is on its way, we want to ensure our advance exchange customers can…
Xbox One UK Weekend Sales Double The 360
The Xbox One launched worldwide on Friday, 22nd November, whereupon it sold a combined total of 1 million units. Those stats represented a worldwide scale, with figures coming in from the 13 territories in which the console launched. The UK weekly sales chart has revealed part of the UK's contribution…
Halo Programmer Leaves Microsoft for Naughty Dog
Corrinne Yu, principal engine programmer for the Halo team, has left Microsoft to work as a graphics programmer for Naughty Dog. Corrinne Yu is celebrated as one of the most influential women in video games, after an impressive stint at Microsoft that started in 2008 and being director of technology…
Xbox One Sells Over 1 Million Units On Launch Day
Microsoft has sold over 1 million Xbox Ones worldwide since it went on sale in 13 territories yesterday. This actually surpasses the day one sales figures of the Xbox 360, which took place 8 years ago this month. The sales figures should come as a welcome relief to Microsoft, who…
Microsoft to Sever all Ties With Youtube User KSI
At Xbox One's launch show, popular YouTube User KSI performed on stage to eager fans of Microsofts newest console. However, this caused a lot of anger from some consumers, as shown by a question posed to Phil Harrison during GamesIndustry International interview after the event: Q: I noticed you added…
Xbox One Disc Drive Issues are Real. I Know, I’m Having Them (Resolved)
So I went down to GAME all kiddy like a school child to pick up my brand spanking new Xbox One. Did the standard queuing up, chatting with other consumers and what not before leaving the store as the proud owner of not one but two Xbox Ones (one for…
Xbox One Title Fighter Within to be Available at Launch
Ubisoft has indeed confirmed that it's motion-fighting based game for the Xbox One, Fighter Within will be available at launch for the title, that being today, November 22nd. Primarily using the Kinect for Xbox One, Fighter Within is attempting to be seen as a fun, local multiplayer experience, allowing two players to fighter…
Ryse Son of Rome Launch Trailer Lets Slip Some Story Details
The Xbox One and Ryse Son of Rome are almost upon us. Whilst the reviews might be embargoed until thursday, it's not all quiet on the Roman front as Microsoft have released a launch trailer for the upcoming launch title from Crytek, Ryse Son of Rome. The trailer is pretty…
Ryse Son of Rome Launch Trailer Lets Slip Some Story Details
The Xbox One and Ryse Son of Rome are almost upon us. Whilst the reviews might be embargoed until thursday, it's not all quiet on the Roman front as Microsoft have released a launch trailer for the upcoming launch title from Crytek, Ryse Son of Rome. The trailer is pretty…
Xbox One Will Not Support Twitch Streaming at Launch
With the PlayStation 4's release last week many gamers instantly got into streaming via Twitch and Ustream broadcasting capabilities. This allows players to livestream their gameplay with an unprecedented level of freedom unseen on current-gen consoles. Microsoft had backed a similar pledge to provide streaming services at launch for the…
Forza Motorsport 5 McLaren Video
In this short documentary, designers at both McLaren and Turn 10 Studios talk about the supercar maker's history and influence on Microsoft Game Studios' big Xbox One launch exclusive. Forza Motorsport 5 is released alongside the Xbox One on November 22nd, 2013 in both the US and UK. Next gen…
Analyst Claims Microsoft Is Losing Billions On Xbox Per Annum, May Lead To The Selling Of The Xbox Platform
Nomura analyst Rich Sherlund claims that Microsoft has been losing $2 billion annually in the games industry, according to GamesIndustry.biz. Sherlund sent a note to investors November 6 detailing how to fix current issues within the company, including filling the shoes of former CEO Steve Ballmer. One such issue was the…
Gamer Gets Xbox One Two Weeks Early, Tweets Next-Gen Game Download Sizes
A Youtuber by the name of Moonlight Swami has lucked out today, receiving their pre-ordered Xbox One two weeks in advance from Target. Swami of course began tweeting info they found through the Xbox One Live Marketplace, and has since been temporarily banned. They note that the console is quiet,…
Microsoft Releases Detailed Kinect Policies
Microsoft has released an extensive privacy policy page that deals with (among other things) exactly how the Kinect will work. The document includes a massive amount of information on the Kinect, including the collection of certain data, the saving or deletion of that data, and the ability to turn the…
Microsoft Confirms DLNA Support and CD Playback for Xbox One
Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox One will be supporting DLNA and CD playback after Sony announced that the PlayStation 4 will not (although it is under review.) Microsoft says that they are working on getting the Xbox One DLNA certified so it can act as a receiver when streaming media…
Forza 5 Work Began ‘Four Years Ago’ According To Turn 10
In a recent interview with Examiner, Turn 10's creative director Dan Greenawalt spoke about the development cycle of Forza 5, which began before the previous title in the series, Forza 4, had even shipped. "We have a brand new graphics engine in Forza Motorsport 5, built from the ground up to…
Halo: Spartan Assault Coming to Xbox One and Xbox 360
The most recent game is Halo: Spartan Assault, a small top-down shooter interpretation of the franchise originally developed for the Windows Phone 8 OS. Microsoft have now confirmed that the top-down experience will be coming to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 along with Spartan Assaults expansion, Operation Hydra. The…
Jonathon Ross Made a Executive Producer at Microsoft Studios
Microsoft has a new hire in there game studios, TV personality Jonathon Ross. The chat show host has been given a new role as Executive Producer at Microsoft Studios. This new role for the personality was reportedly announced last night by Phil Harrison in London last night. With Ross owning…
Trial Version Of Kinect Sports Rivals Available At Xbox One Launch
Rare's Kinect Sports Rivals was delayed to Spring of 2014, but that doesn't mean Xbox One owners won't be able to sample some sporting fun at launch. Microsoft has announced Kinect Sports Rivals Preseason, which will include the Wave Race-style jet-ski racing game as a free download available at launch.…