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Microsoft’s Whitten Talks About DRM and Kinect Always On

Chris Hare — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:25:15 +0000

More information is coming out regarding Xbox One policies, including the fact that you’ll need to install a day one patch. Speaking to IGN, Mark Whitten has explained what will happen now that Microsoft has had a change of stance. “There was always going to be a day one update on the console, and that’s [...]

EA Not Going to Reinstating Online Passes for Xbox One

Chris Hare — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:16:42 +0000

EA will not change its stance for Online Passes now that Microsoft has decided to drop DRM from Xbox One. “[There is] no change to our decision to discontinue Online Pass. It is dead,” senior director of corporate communications John Reseburg told Polygon in response to Microsoft’s policy reversal. “As we said a few weeks [...]

Exclusive Saints Row IV interview with Jim Boone at E3

Andrew Edney — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:21:49 +0000

Last week at E3 I had the chance to sit down and talk all things Saints with Jim Boone.

VLC media player updated to version 2.0.7 Twoflower

Andrew Edney — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:36:02 +0000

The excellent VLC media player had been updated to version 2.0.7.

SEGA updates House of the Dead: Overkill – The Lost Reels

Andrew Edney — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:25:23 +0000

SEGA have updated The House of the Dead: Overkill - The Lost Reels on the App Store and Google Play to version 1.1.

Microsoft Does a U Turn and DRM and Offline Play and more for Xbox One

Chris Hare — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:01:04 +0000

Xbox One is to change its policies for used games and online connectivity. “what amounts to a complete reversal” on its controversial polices. Last week at E3, the excitement, creativity and future of our industry was on display for a global audience. For us, the future comes in the form of Xbox One, a system [...]

Ubisoft releases E3 blooper reel for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot and announces beta

Andrew Edney — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:18:18 +0000

Today, Ubisoft showcased a brand new video for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot.

Company of Heroes 2 Mutliplayer Dev Diary released and Open Beta extended

Andrew Edney — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:58:58 +0000

Sega have released a new dev diary for Company of Heroes 2 – this one focuses on multiplayer.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number announced

Andrew Edney — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:52:43 +0000

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number has just been announced.

The Bureau : XCOM Declassified Battle Focus trailer released

Andrew Edney — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:59:38 +0000

2K and 2K Marin released a new trailer for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified that shows of Battle Focus.

Parallels Desktop for Mac updated to support OS X Mavericks

Andrew Edney — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:57:27 +0000

If like me you run Parallels Desktop for Mac version 8, then there is an update for you which includes support for Apple’s forthcoming OS X Mavericks.

Ubisoft releases Spartacus Legends gameplay trailer

Andrew Edney — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Ubisoft have released a gameplay trailer for their forthcoming XBLA/PSN free-to-play brawler, Spartacus Legends.