Blog Profile / Eurogamer
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| Filed Under: | Entertainment / Video Games | |
| Posts on Regator: | 15405 | |
| Posts / Week: | 152.1 | |
| Archived Since: | June 13, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
It's the Xbox One Eurogamer Podcast special!
"Xbox is about to become the new watercooler," blurted Microsoft's Halo TV person Nancy Tellem last night, perfectly encapsulating the Xbox One reveal last night. The cringe dial was at 11 as Microsoft and guests promised magic this and groundbreaking that without ever really dropping anchor in reality - too busy banging on about TV. Show More Summary
Metro: Last Light DLC announced
Deep Silver has announced Metro: Last Light DLC. The Faction Pack and the Chronicles Pack include new single-player gameplay that "expands" the story, Deep Silver said. The first chapter, the Faction Pack, will be released in June 2013. Show More Summary
Microsoft won't let indies self-publish on Xbox One
In contrast to Sony with its PlayStation Store, Nintendo with its eShop and Valve with Steam, Microsoft won't let independent developers self-publish on Xbox One. Instead, they must seek a publishing deal either with Microsoft itself or a third-party - as is the case with Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade currently. Show More Summary
Spec Analysis: Xbox One
As a core gamer, it's difficult not to be frustrated by the manner of yesterday's Xbox reveal. Microsoft set out to champion its innovative platform, its vision for multimedia and a renewed focus on making Kinect relevant again as a convincing alternative to the traditional remote. Show More Summary
Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC announced
As expected (again), Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC has been announced. It includes all of the DLC released for the console version, including Skarlet, Kenshi and Rain, and Freddy Krueger. There's also 15 classic Mortal Kombat skins and three classic Fatalities for Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Reptile. Show More Summary
Crytek's Ryse confirmed as an Xbox One exclusive
As expected, Crytek's Ryse is an Xbox One game. An update on developer Crytek's website confirmed the news alongside a countdown that ends during Microsoft's E3 press conference in June. "Exclusively for Xbox One" reads the website. "Fight as a soldier. Lead as a general. Rise as a legend." Read more…
What EA Sports' new Ignite engine means for a game like FIFA 14
EA Sports' next-gen engine is called Ignite. It's not magic but the extra grunt of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One means Ignite can do new things. Those new things manifest in crowds no longer looking like cardboard cut-outs that are hilariously rubbish under close inspection. Show More Summary
Xbox One shows flickers of visionary promise but misses an opportunity to prove it with games
"Simple, instant and complete." Microsoft's initial slogan for Xbox One - repeated a couple of times at the front of the 60-minute press conference - doesn't sound like it has much to do with video games at all, really. In my notes it...Show More Summary
FIFA 14 on PS4 and Xbox One uses the fancy new Ignite Engine - but the PC version doesn't
FIFA 14 on PS4 and Xbox One uses the fancy new Ignite Engine - but the PC version doesn't, EA has confirmed. "Clarification for the PC related questions earlier," wrote FIFA community manager Rob Hodson on Twitter. "EA Sports Ignite will power FIFA 14 on Xbox One and PS4, not PC." No explanation was offered. Read more…
Microsoft exec's Xbox One Rare game tease sets tongues wagging
A Microsoft executive has suggested Rare is making an Xbox One game based on its "historic IP". Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer told Polygon at the Xbox One reveal event that a Rare-developed franchise may be announced at E3 in June. "Fans of Rare and Rare IP I think will be pleased with what we're going to show at E3," he said. Read more…
Hands-on with Xbox One
Remember that joke about two GameCubes taped together? Well, to me Xbox One looks like a giant Wii. Sure, it's got more cooling vents than a Deus Ex game (who can blame them after last time?) and size and appointment is more like anShow More Summary
The big interview: Phil Harrison on Xbox One, Kinect, indie games and red rings
Following the unveiling of Xbox One at Microsoft's base in Redmond earlier today, I sat down with Microsoft's corporate-vice-president-of-something-to-do-with-games Phil Harrison to talk Xbox One. We started off by discussing second-hand games. Show More Summary
Phil Harrison tries (again) to clarify game ownership, second-hand sales and always-online in Xbox One
Whether or not you agree with Microsoft's ideas and goals for Xbox One, at least they are generally pretty easy to understand. The one exception today has been how game ownership works and especially the Xbox One's attitude to sharing between friends and reselling games, which has resulted in conflicting and confusing reports. Show More Summary
Gamerscores and Achievements carry over from Xbox 360 to Xbox One
Good news: Gamerscores carry over from Xbox 360 to Xbox One, Microsoft has now confirmed. Your Gold subscription will carry over, too. "Yes," Microsoft answered in an accompanying Q&A (via NeoGAF), "your current Xbox Live Gamertag will...Show More Summary
Battlefield 4 release date, Xbox One version announced
Battlefield 4 launches on 29th October 2013, EA has announced. That's for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and the just-announced Xbox One. As previously confirmed by developer DICE, and subsequently by publisher EA, the game will not release on Wii U. Read more…
The Xbox One and controller and Kinect photo gallery
Bet Apple's design department is inspired.
Xbox One second-hand games will charge a fee to play
Microsoft has confirmed that second-hand copies of Xbox One games will only be playable if the user pays a fee. The console manufacturer confirmed this to Wired, where it strongly suggested that game installations would be mandatory....Show More Summary
Destiny coming to Xbox One
And another! Destiny's one of several already announced games that's now been confirmed as heading to Microsoft's Xbox One console. Bungie made the announcement via its official site, though had few details to share. Sony's PlayStation 4 has already negotiated exclusive content for the game, Bungie's first outing since it parted ways with Microsoft in 2010. Read more…
The Xbox One controller still takes batteries but has programmable trigger-feedback
The Xbox One controller looks a lot like the Xbox 360 controller but it actually features more than 40 design "innovations", according to Microsoft. Those innovations sadly don't seem to stretch to not taking batteries, although there is an integrated battery compartment. Show More Summary
Thief confirmed for Xbox One
Thief, Eidos Montreal's reboot of the much-loved stealth series, has been been confirmed for Microsoft's Xbox One. Stephane D'Astous, general manager at Eidos Montreal, seems excited enough. "The next generation of home consoles allow us to create the best and the most immersive THIEF game ever," he said in the official press release. Show More Summary